YouTube has launched support for 8K video, allowing users to watch videos in such high resolutions that it reportedly crashes their computer. The first 8K film, entitled Ghost Towns, is a video of a person exploring an abandoned settlement. It was shot on a special RED Epic Dragon 6K Camera and then stitched together to […]
Cisco has revaled that it participated in the experimental 4K Broadcast of the UEFA Champions league Final on June 6th. Canal+ Group used the Cisco Videoscape AnyRes Live Ultra-HD encoders for its pioneering broadcast of the UEFA Champions League Final in 4K ultra high definition over Satellite and OTT. 4K resolution offers a whopping 8.3 […]
According to David Watkins, Strategy Analytics’ Director Connected Home Devices, Sky is set to lose the TV innovation lead to BT for the first time in over 20 years, following the telco’s announcement of a Ultra-HD sports channel launch. “Being first to market with a UHD sports channel
In more than 30 years of covering satellite TV I never thought I’d have to write a story asking why Sky UK is second best. But that’s the only conclusion on the day following BT Sport’s commitment to 4K, and Netflix’s commitment to 4K, and the availability of dedicated 4K promo channels from SES Astra […]
On June 8th, NHK transmitted the FIFA Women’s World Cup game in 8K (‘Super Hi-Vision’), to public viewing sites in Japan, and the US. Specially invited VIP guests at the Zanuck Theatre in Los Angeles also saw live images of the game that saw USA beat Australia. News has now emerged at the event that […]
Timeline, a major provider of outside broadcast, post production, and studio-based services for all major UK networks, has designed and built the first purpose built Ultra-HD outside broadcast unit in the Europe. In conjunction with BT Sport this represents a significant investment in this brand new technology. BT Sport has awarded Timeline a four-year contract […]
Semiconductor solutions specialist Broadcom has unveiled its next-generation Ultra-HD home gateway and STB system-on-chip (SoC) solution. The BCM7445S increases 4K video decode efficiency for a 25 per cent reduction in video bandwidth usage and the addition of VP9p60 decode support. With this new offering, operators can introduce new Ultra-HD features such as 60 frame per […]
Futuresource Consulting have just released the Q1 2015 EMEA pro monitor report. According to the report the EMEA professional monitor market fell by 12 per cent (782 units) between Q4 2014 and Q1 2015 to reach 5,963 units. However, when comparing Q1 YoY, volumes were 17 per cent (1,213 units) lower. Futuresource also investigated the […]
Stingray, a business-to-business multi-platform music provider, has announced that its Stingray Ambiance channel will be available to subscribers worldwide in Ultra HD in September. Stingray Ambiance in Ultra-HD will be broadcast via satellite, cable and IP networks and available to subscribers through pay-TV providers worldwide. Stingray Ambiance transforms any home into a soothing and relaxing […]
BT has confirmed that all 351 matches from the UEFA Champions League and Europa League next season will be free for customers who take BT TV. These customers will be able to receive the full BT Sport pack – BT Sport 1 and 2, BT Sport ESPN and the new BT Sport Europe channel which […]