The Canal + Group is partnering with Apple to offer 4K Ultra HD content on the Apple TV 4K with: Live events: the best match of every day of Ligue 1 with a new experience 4K Ultra HD Original Canal + productions in 4K Ultra HD A selection of films, series, documentaries in 4K Ultra […]
Sony used the Amsterdam IBC show to unveil its first 8K/Ultra HD camera (UHC-8300) with three 1.25” 8K sensors. Importantly, it is up-to-date with the latest technical standards and as well as its core 8K (7680 x 4320) 120p capability it delivers well balanced high-resolution footage with an impressive deep depth of field and wide […]
Premium television technology specialist Hisense has confirmed the availability of its R6 4K Hisense Roku TV Series in the United States. Building on the success of the Hisense H4 FHD Roku TV series, the R6 Series displays premium 4K picture quality and access to 500,000 movies and TV episodes through 5,000 channels made available by […]
Sales of TV sets in Italy dropped by nearly 10 per cent in the period January to July 2017, compared to the same period last year. Although Italians are buying less TV sets, they are spending more on them, according to a report from the GfK research institute. The average price for a TV set […]
Altice will provide 4K HDR set top boxes to its customer base after agreeing a deal with ARRIS. The two companies will jointly develop the new STBs, which will feature 4K resolution and high dynamic range (HDR) imaging capabilities, allowing better contrast, higher brightness and a wider range of colours. The new devices will be […]
ICT solutions provider Huawei has launched the Envision video solution for cable MSOs (Multiple System Operators) designed to enhance hybrid video service capabilities and implement all-IP transformation of video services. The Envision video solution is designed not only to enable consumers to enjoy personalised multi-screen hybrid video services through diverse devices anytime anywhere, but also […]
Amid the fanfare of the release of updated iPhones, Apple’s launch event also included the introduction of the new Apple TV 4K designed to deliver what the tech giant calls “a stunning cinematic experience at home”. With Apple TV 4K, viewers can enjoy a growing selection of 4K HDR movies on iTunes. iTunes users will […]
The UHD Alliance (UHDA), the inter-industry group charged with fostering an ecosystem that fully realises and promotes the consumer benefits of Ultra HD with HDR entertainment technology, has confirmed the completion of the ULTRA HD PREMIUM specifications for additional content delivery devices such as Streaming Media Players, set-top boxes and Desktop PCs. The expansion of […]
TV manufacturer Sharp used Berlin’s giant IFA consumer electronics show to introduce an 8K set, heralded as “the world’s first 8K-4K Direct-view LCD”. Labelled as the top-end of its Aquos range, the screen is capable of showing content in 8K, four-times the resolution of 4K, and using 7680 x 4320 pixels. Yoshihiro Hashimoto, managing executive […]
SFR Sport 4K is now available for the first time in UHD via the SFR Sport app, available on all Samsung Tizen TVs. Samsung Smart TVs now allow live content to be streamed OTT in UHD without a set-top box or additional equipment. According to Samsung, the move with SFR Sport marks a new television […]