Telefónica’s pay-TV operator Movistar Plus has officially launched a 4K device, but without any 4K content available on the platform. After six months of trials, Movistar Plus is now distributing the box at a time when the La Liga season has just concluded, (two matches per week were available in 4K). There is likely to […]
Following the agreement signed last November with TF1 Group, and that integrates TF1 Premium offering, SFR will offer to its SFR Sports subscribers equipped with a compatible TV set a 4K broadcast of all the 28 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup that will run on TF1 FTA channels as well as on its […]
Following previous 4K trials, French public service broadcaster France Télévisions will this year trial 8K broadcasts during its coverage of the French tennis open at Roland-Garros. The 8K live broadcast will not be available to TV viewers, but footage will be delivered on giant screens on site in Paris, as well as in France Télévisions’ […]
Amino, the IP/Cloud video software and device specialist, is to support T-2, one of Slovenia’s largest multi-service telecoms operators, in its launch of the country’s first 4K TV services. Working closely with T-2, Amino is deploying technology that will underpin a major service upgrade, which will expand T-2’s service to include UHD content and VoD […]
The Canal + Group is now offering Apple TV 4K as a set-top box alternative to its subscribers in France. Customers can choose Apple TV 4K as a set-top box and access their programmes, including an ever-expanding choice of 4K and HDR content, the App Store, Apple Music, Siri, and more. The broadcaster says that […]
Viewers tuning in to watch the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC)’s live broadcast of the 2018 football World Cup will experience an immersive 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) viewing experience made possible by MX1’s 4K HDR playout solution, SES hs revealed. The global media services provider MX1, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, is offering a […]
Spain’s pubcaster RTVE, tech vendor Televes, and broadcasting operator Cellnex have joined forces to launch a 4K DTT test channel in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, in the north of Spain. The channel will broadcast a documentary on
Orange Spain will next week launch Orange Series, the first 4K TV series channel in Spain, with content available on both linear and VoD. The channel will be available to subscribers of the Cine y Series package (€9.95 a month) at no extra cost, and will also include advanced functionalities such as ‘Start Over’ and […]
Dolby Laboratories, LG Electronics and Rakuten TV have confirmed that Rakuten TV will be the first VoD service in Europe to roll out Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging and Dolby Atmos sound technologies for selected movie titles across LG OLED and SUHD connected TVs. The first slate of movies is available in the […]
Sky has confirmed it will broadcast the Royal Wedding live on Sky News in Ultra HD via its Sky Q platform. Coverage will start at 9am on May 19th, and will also be simulcast on Sky One. “Sky continuously searches for ways to innovate and bring better coverage to its customers,” commented David Gibbs, Director […]