Advanced Television

Record year for rocket launchers

A December 31st launch of a Chinese Long March rocket closed out the most successful year for launches since 1993. The Chinese rocket was the 92nd orbital launch of the year, and China launched an additional 15 satellites during the year. 2013 saw just 81 rockets launched. Russia placed 32 satellites into orbit from Baikonur […]

January 6, 2015

TiVo OnePass boosts binging

TiVo has introduced TiVo OnePass, an all-access solution available on TV in the home or via TiVo mobile apps, that tracks down every episode of a show a user wants to catch up on and displays all of the episodes in a ‘My Shows’ folder to serve as the ultimate multi-source binge-watching solution. TiVo OnePass […]

January 6, 2015

Android push for Philips TVs

TP Vision – which develops, manufactures and markets Philips-branded TV sets in Europe, Russia, Middle East, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and selected countries in Asia-Pacific – is pushing on with its integration of the Android operating system into Philips TVs. Almost the entire 2015 range of Philips TVs, including Philips Smart TVs and all Philips […]

January 6, 2015

India’s d2h takes US investor

Videocon-backed pay-TV operator d2h has entered into an agreement with Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp (SEAC) whereby SEAC will invest $300 million for a 33.5 percent stake in d2h, and valuing d2h at about $900 million, although enterprise value of the broadcaster is said to be about $1.2 billion. SEAC is backed by serial investors Harry […]

January 6, 2015By Chris Forrester

Samsung unveils SUHD TVs

Samsung Electronics has unveiled an extensive line-up of SUHD TVs – setting a new standard in premium UHD content, it claims. Samsung says its SUHD TVs surpasses the limitations of previous displays, delivering superior picture quality with stunning contrast, striking brightness and spectacular colour. “Our innovative heritage and spirit continue to push the boundaries of […]

January 6, 2015

Mexico plans two satellite launches this year

Mexico says that it plans to launch two new orbital satellites this year.  The country’s Communications & Transport Ministry (SCT) said the first of the pair, its Centenario craft, should launch in April. Mexico’s Morelos-3 satellite should then follow in October or November this year. Centenario will be launched by International Launch Services aboard a […]

January 6, 2015By Chris Forrester

Daystar launches on Freeview

Daystar Television has confirmed the network’s launch in standard definition on Freeview Channel 73, courtesy of Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company. The channel will be available to Freeview viewers, using the more advanced Digital Video Broadcasting technology MPEG4 DVB-­T2. Marcus Lamb, President and CEO of Daystar Television Network, said: “We are excited […]

January 6, 2015

TF1 pulls Stylia channel

French commercial broadcaster TF1 has taken its Stylia channel off air. Previously called Odyssey, the channel has been struggling for more than a year. TF6, launched in 2002 and jointly-owned by TF1 and M6, has also been pulled. News has also emerged that Polish expats channel ITVN is to be withdrawn from Orange TV on […]

January 6, 2015By Chris Forrester

Sensio launches UHD format for 3DTV

3D video specialist Sensio Technologies has launched Sensio 3D/4K, its new 3D format optimised for the latest generation of ultra-high definition (UHD) 3DTVs. Compatible with all video compression codecs including HEVC, the format makes it possible to distribute 3D HD content without any stereoscopic compression loss, achieving an image quality the company says is superior […]

January 6, 2015

Dailymotion app on PlayStation 4

Dailymotion, the online video platform, is now available through Sony’s PlayStation 4 (PS4) via a new app designed for users of the games and multimedia console. The app enables PS4 users to access the full Dailymotion experience from their TV through an intuitive navigation system that is designed to make content discovery as easy as […]

January 6, 2015By Nik Roseveare