Dec 1 2014
Japanese public broadcaster NHK has been at the forefront of advances in video technology with its ambitious plan to deliver content in 8K, or “Super Hi-Vision” (SHV). Previously NHK had planned to begin testing 8K broadcasts in 2020, but once the International Olympic Committee (IOC) chose Tokyo to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, […]
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NHK to start simultaneous online streaming in Japan
The Cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe approved a bill Tuesday to revise the broadcast law to allow NHK to start simultaneous online streaming of its television programmes. “We would like to meet public demand for the ability to watch programs on their smartphones,” communications minister Masatoshi Ishida said. The bill is expected to […]
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By Expat • Japan, Online • Tags: 2020 Tokyo Olympics, NHK, Shinzo Abe