Samsung expects 2019 to be a prosperous year for its 8K display sales. Helped by innovative products like the stackable ‘The Wall’ (which can be built up to 219”), Samsung says it expects to account for half of the 8K displays sold this year. President of Samsung’s Visual Display unit Jonghee Han, speaking to journalists, […]
US multiplay operator RCN has confirmed its commercial launch of Ultra HD services through a partnership with satellite operator SES. RCN is featuring seven dedicated 4K channels from the North American SES Ultra HD Platform, which will be available on RCN’s Signature TV channel tier for new and existing customers. RCN’s initial 4K launch will […]
DOCOMO has developed what it believes is the world’s first 8K 3D virtual reality (VR) system for live video streaming and viewing at 60 frames per second (fps) over 5G mobile communications. Viewers will be able to use head-mounted displays to experience music and sporting events in highly realistic 3D VR, allowing them to feel […]
According a report from WitsView, a division of TrendForce, global shipments of branded TV sets for 2018 totaled 219 million units, an increase of 4.1 per cent compared with prior year, indicating a recovery from weak TV demand in 2017. Looking ahead to 2019, global branded TV shipments are expected to reach 223 million units, […]
After a global decline in TV shipments in 2017, the market recovered in 2018; now a report from Futuresource Consulting shows a year-end estimated 3 per cent year-on-year increase in shipments, and a rise of 7 per cent in trade value. BRIC Countries Lead the Way “The market is being lifted by developing economies, as […]
Chris Chinnock, a respected figure on the high-resolution scene, and regular contributor to Display Daily, has been appointed to look after the newly-formed 8K Association (8KA). The grouping, which has AUO, Hisense, Panasonic, Samsung and TCL as member, and hopes to expand to include more brands and component suppliers over the next year. Chinnock admits […]
IT and network technologies integration specialist NEC Corporation has contributed to a video transmission test utilising 5G conducted by Japanese telco NTT DOCOMO and Tobu Railway through the provision of 5G base stations that support 4.5GHz and 28GHz bands. In recent years, the demand for high-definition video is constantly on the rise. This demonstration was […]
With all the 8K TV hype currently happening at CES 2019, Andrew Gray, Marketing Director EMEA at Limelight Networks, has addressed the fact that there are no services to accompany all the new hardware. Gray commented: “At CES 2019, the elephant in the room is there to be seen by all in 8K definition. Announcements […]
Giant cinema screen operator IMAX is moving more directly into high-quality home entertainment with blockbuster movies from Sony and Paramount, and supplied into high-end audio-visual equipment. Its IMAX Enhanced programme is now in partnership with audio specialists DTS. The company says the service will offer consumers a new level of quality in home entertainment. Other […]
While LG’s ‘rollable’ UHD screen made most of the early headlines at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony also wowed delegates with its introduction of a pair of 8K Bravia LCD displays (98” and 85”). Prices were not revealed. Sony’s Bravia Master series (Z9G range) are amongst the very first 8K displays on […]