California-based semiconductor company Amlogic used the Broadcast Asia show to debut its S905X chip-set with built-in support for Netflix, and designed for use on Android-based set-top boxes. One clear advantage, says the company, is that the innovative design uses only 1GB DDR memory (double data rate) and compared to 2GB or more currently in use […]
South Korea electronics giant LG Display has confirmed it will expand an OLED production facility in Guangzhou, China and able to produce 130,000 plates per month which are then sliced into panels. Kang In Byeong, LG Display’s chief technology officer, said the application to expand the factory was with the Chinese authorities but that permission […]
For the first time at the All England Tennis Club Wimbledon Championship, audiences can watch all Centre Court matches in Ultra HD on BBC iPlayer as part of a BBC trial. The BBC says this will bring Wimbledon to life like never before, with the streams also using a wider range of colours and High […]
Andy Quested, Lead, BBC Production Standards, has warned that any further reduction of the spectrum available for terrestrial broadcasting could seriously hinder the ability of broadcasters such as the BBC to deliver programmes in higher broadcast quality standards in the future. Speaking at the SES Ultra HD Conference in London, Quested noted that countries such […]
According to the TV Ownership Trends Report from NPD Connected Intelligence, as US consumers look to update their televisions, increasing the size and picture quality are the top driving forces. Of the consumers who purchased a 4K replacement TV, 45 per cent reported buying their new TV because they wanted a larger screen, 39 per […]
Satellite operator Intelsat is partnering with Latin America broadcaster Globo to demonstrate live 8K video transmissions in Brazil for the 2018 World Cup. Beginning June 15th and running through July 15th, content will be broadcast as part of an exhibition at the famous Museu de Amanhã, Rio de Janeiro’s science museum. The 8K signal will […]
beIN SPORTS and the Canal+ Group are launching the beIN SPORTS 1 4K channel which they say will let French football fans follow the major World Cup games in unmatched image quality. Available throughout the tournament, from Thursday, June 14th to Sunday, July 15th, the beIN SPORTS 1 4K channel will offer 56 live matches, […]
Chip-set developers ARM (formerly Advanced RISC Machine, and perhaps better known as UK-based ARM Holdings), now owned by Japan’s SoftBank Group, has announced its Mali-V76 system on a chip. The product is ready for UHD 8K content. ARM says: “As the world moves towards UHD 8K content, we’re ensuring our IP will support encoding and […]
Amazon has unveiled Fire TV Cube, a hands-free 4K streaming media player with Alexa, allowing users to control their TV from across the room. Fire TV Cube uses multi-directional infrared technology, cloud based protocols and HDMI CEC, that—combined with Alexa—let users control their compatible TV, sound bar, A/V receiver, and cable or satellite box. “We […]
Apple has previewed tvOS 12, the new operating system designed for enjoying entertainment on the big screen, which it says “takes the cinematic experience of Apple TV 4K to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos audio, convenient new features to easily access the shows and movies you love, and breathtaking aerials shot from space. […]