Aug 23 2016
New data from Juniper Research has found that 4K OTT (Over the Top) content will finally see mass-market appeal, with adoption set to soar over the next 5 years. Juniper’s latest research, Digital TV & Video: Network and OTT Strategies 2016-2021, found that 4K OTT services will attract over 189 million unique users globally by […]
Aug 20 2016
As UHD (4K) video becomes more popular, there’s an ever-greater need to extend the length of cables transporting 4K. This is particularly true in the commercial and broadcast video fields, where it’s necessary to interconnect UHD equipment like video monitors, switches, routers, format converters, processors, distribution amplifiers, and others. Cable lengths vary, but can extend […]
Aug 19 2016
FOTV Media Networks Inc., the interrelated group of digital media companies which produces and distributes hologram, virtual reality, 360 and premium Hollywood content globally with an over-the-top (OTT) audience of more than 75 million monthly unique users of its live and on-demand movies and television, has confirmed the launch of its initial public offering of […]
Aug 18 2016
If you love TV technology, you probably remember the growing pains of every phase flat-panels have been through over the last decade. First was the “dieting” phase, where bezels and everything got thinner—but every gadget does that. Next, you had the awkward, fumbling first attempts at internet-connected smart TVs, and then a big industry wide […]
Aug 17 2016
The three companies today announced that ‘Oblivion’, ‘Lucy’, ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ and ‘Lone Survivor’ are the first Universal movies to be available for streaming in Dolby Vision on Vudu. Some of them also feature Atmos sound. Dolby Vision on Vudu Vudu started streaming the first movies in Dolby Vision and Atmos in October 2015. […]
Aug 16 2016
The battle between the online retailers and real stores which also sell online but carry the cost weight of their physical locations too is not something new at all however what is interesting is also how this competition plays out. The latest example of just this is Best Buy which has been fighting fiercely with […]
Aug 16 2016
Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that the eleven largest pay-TV providers in the US – representing about 95 per cent of the market – lost about 665,000 net video subscribers in 2Q 2016, compared to a loss of about 545,000 subscribers in 2Q 2015. The top pay-TV providers account for 93.75 million subscribers – […]
Aug 15 2016
By Ian Trow, Senior Director for Emerging Technologies and Strategy at Harmonic SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Ultra HD with high dynamic range, or UHD HDR: Everyone is talking about it, but few are doing it. Those companies that do have UHD-capable cameras and UHD HDR content are few and far between. Last year NASA partnered with Harmonic […]
Aug 12 2016
For the US cable industry, the 10-year outlook is bright, according to analyst firm SNL Kagan, with recent findings indicating that the industry’s broadband advantage and bundling stance will enhance revenues from 2016 to 2026. The revised cable forecast incorporates a slightly improved outlook for the video segment and continued upside for the broadband services, […]
Aug 11 2016
Disney is gearing up to launch an ESPN-branded subscription streaming service, after buying a US$1 billion (€900 million) stake in video streaming technology firm BAMTech. The deal marks a major over-the-top push by Disney, which said BAMTech will be a key partner for delivering streamed video and other digital products from both ESPN and Disney-ABC […]
Aug 10 2016
VIZIO Begins Roll Out of Updated Firmware for VIZIO SmartCast™ P-Series™ and M-Series™ Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Displays™ to Support HDR10 Format New Update Enables Support for Existing HDR Blu-ray Players and Continues Support for Expanded Collection of Dolby Vision™ HDR Titles Available Through Popular Streaming App VUDU VIZIO, Inc. announced today a new […]
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Sky News launches international audio service
ITVX Kids launching in Summer 2023
CNN launches new FAST channel in Europe
More organisations join crusade to protect terrestrial television and radio
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
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Aug 31 2016
Sony, Intel bring 4K movies to PCs
CULVER CITY, CA – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) and Intel Corporation today announced that ULTRA, SPHE’s 4K movie streaming service, will debut on computers powered by 7th Gen Intel® Core™ processors beginning Q1 in 2017. Coinciding with the expanded availability of the service, ULTRA will add new features like 48 hour rentals and free […]
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By Expat • UK Media News, United States • Tags: 4K movies, Intel, Sony Pictures Television