DOCOMO has achieved what it claims the world’s first wireless real-time transmission of 8K video deploying radio access technology for 5G mobile communications systems, in a trial jointly conducted with Nokia. The transmission of ultra-high-resolution 8K video was achieved by a combination of an experimental system jointly developed by DOCOMO and Nokia, and H.265/HEVC encoding […]
SES is demonstrating a 24/7 Ultra HD test channel comprising all-High Dynamic Range (HDR) programming. SES says that together with its industry partners the demo channel showcases ‘next generation’ UHD picture quality, “as HDR provides much higher contrast and offers a more realistic viewing experience”. The programming material includes various HDR technologies including HDR 10 […]
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, more than 11 million North American homes will own an Ultra HD TV by the end of 2016 as prices drop to increasingly affordable levels and 1080p models start to disappear entirely from large screen product line-ups. By 2020, all 40-inch or larger TVs being sold in […]
KT SkyLife, the South Korean satellite pay-TV provider, has chosen Ericsson to expand its Ultra HDservice, leveraging Ericsson’s high-performance HEVC encoders to bring consumers transformed picture quality. The deal marks KT SkyLife’s fifth UHD channel launch to date. Han Lee, CTO of KT SkyLife, says: “KT SkyLife is committed to providing the nation’s first multi-channel […]
AB Groupe, France’s first independent broadcaster and one of the largest producers in the country with 16 television channels, has selected ATEME’s TITAN Live to broadcast its first native 4 premium channel. The channel, called Ultra Nature, has been available in France since May 19th and is dedicated to wildlife, discovery, travel and extreme sport. […]
Elemental Technologies, a specialist in software-defined video solutions, is providing the technology platform for a rush of new Ultra HD OTT and DTH services in South Korea. Market leaders telco KT and SK Broadband have both launched UHD services using Elemental HEVC software. KT is one of the leading telecommunications company in South Korea. It […]
Polaroid has unveiled its first line up of 4K UHD LED connected TVs. Thanks to a strategic partnership with Google which was announced recently at Google I/O 2016, the new Polaroid 4K connected TV line will incorporate Google Cast, providing consumers with an affordable option to stream their favourite content in ultra-high definition. The line […]
France Télévisions’ RG Lab will showcase action from the Roland Garros tennis open in virtual reality and 4K in 360°. In partnership with the French Tennis Federation, France Télévisions will offer a live broadcast in 4K 360° of all the matches taking place on the Philippe Chatriera and Suzanne Lenglen courts as well as Court […]
US cable giant Comcast is to implement High Dynamic Range (HDR) for the upcoming Rio Olympic Games, but not Ultra HD. Comcast’s CTO Tony Werner told conference delegates at the Boston NCTA/INTX 2016 that the company plans to start shipping its first Xi5 set-top box with on-board HDR capabilities on July 4 and in good […]
DBW Communications has been selected by Italy’s public broadcaster RAI to film the new Sofia Coppola and clothes designer Valentino’s all-new production of Verdi’s La Traviata in Ultra HD/High Dynamic Range. RAI.com have secured key TV rights to the event which will be captured in 50 frames/second using mainly Sony F55 cameras. The exciting production […]