dock10, the UK television facility, has announced a major investment to build a new broadcast network to support the future of television production. Connected to the top-spec 200Gbps network will be the facility’s ten television studios and their galleries, more than fifty post production suites, ingest, control rooms and the data centre. Incorporating innovative technology […]
Telefónica’s pay-TV platform Movistar Plus is speeding up the launch of 4K content with the addition of a new UHD channel, Movistar Formula 1 4K. The first race to be broadcast on the channel will be the US Grand Prix in Texas which starts on October 18th. This is the third 4K channel launched in […]
The European Tour and Tata Communications have completed a test of live 360° video in 8K Ultra High Definition. The technology test at Sky Sports British Masters shows how the most immersive 360° video and virtual reality applications could enable fans at home and at the course to engage with the action in new ways. Through a live 360° video […]
After declining unit-shipment volumes in 2017, global TV shipments are forecast to grow 3.6 per cent year over year in 2018, with additional 1.4 per cent growth in 2019, according to a new report from business information provider IHS Markit. Of the 226 million TVs expected
According to Fateha Begum, associate director, connected devices, IHS Markit, adults under the age of 35, and particularly males, are most interested in UHD content when choosing a video service. “More than a third of video subscribers across the five markets surveyed – the US, UK, Germany, Japan and Brazil – indicated that UHD content […]
Nearly 50 per cent of all TVs shipped worldwide will, by year-end, be 4K, according to a market tracking report from Futuresource Consulting. The report, which includes TVs, broadcast coverage, STB installed base, Blu-ray players, Blu-ray software, digital transactional video and digital subscriptions, focuses on the latest key developments and future consumer trends in 4K. […]
Amazon has unveiled the Fire TV Stick 4K, claiming it to be “the most powerful streaming stick available”. The device, paired with an all-new Alexa Voice Remote, will ship in the UK from November 14th at a price of £49.99 (€56.20). “We’ve listened to our customers and pushed to deliver the complete 4K solution they […]
China’s state radio and television broadcaster China Media Group has launched the CCTV 4K Ultra HD channel. The channel will broadcast 18 hours per day from 6am to midnight starting October 2nd. The channel will continue to provide viewers with many 4K programmes including documentaries, sports events, TV series and cartoons. Initially cable TV network […]
Telefónica’s Movistar Plus has launched its 4K offer with a new UHD-equipped STB. The pay-TV platform will initially air football matches in 4K on two channels called beIN LaLiga 4K and Movistar Partidazo 4K, with VoD content (documentaries, TV series and movies), and more channels to be added shortly. Fibre optic customers will be able […]
Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is expanding its streaming player lineup with the addition of two new devices – the new Roku Premiere and the new Roku Premiere+. The Roku Premiere ($39.99 [€33.06] MSRP) and Roku Premiere+ ($49.99 MSRP) offer picture quality in HD, 4K Ultra HD or 4K HDR. The company also announced […]