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 […]
Jul 8 2016
The BBC has launched an international BBC iPlayer Radio app in the Republic of Ireland, the first stage of its global roll-out. Available in the UK since 2012, the free BBC iPlayer Radio app will transform access to BBC Radio programmes internationally, making it easier for audiences around the world to listen to a variety […]
Apr 13 2015
Amazon is set to add High Dynamic Range (HDR) support to its Prime Instant Video service in the UK, Germany and US later this year. Announcing the move, the company said that Amazon Originals will be the first content to arrive in HDR video quality later this year. Amazon added that it is working with […]
Oct 23 2014
Amazon has started shipping its Fire TV internet streaming box to customers in the UK today, priced at £79. At launch content will be available from the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video, BBC iPlayer, Channel 5, Sky News, Curzon Home Cinema, Vevo, YouTube, Scottish broadcaster STV and OTT live TV viewing service TVPlayer. […]
BBC Radio 4 begins information campaign to transition listeners from Long Wave
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
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Sep 9 2016
100m HDR TVs by 2020
By 2020, 250 million TV viewers around the world will be ready to watch shows using High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology. According to a new report from Strategy Analytics’ Intelligent Home Group, annual worldwide sales of HDR-enabled TVs in 2020 will reach 58 million units, bringing the number of homes with at least one HDR-enabled […]
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By Expat • High Dynamic Range (HDR), UK Media News • Tags: 4K/UHD, Amazon, HDR, LG, Netflix, Samsung, Ultra HD