According to a report from Transparency Market Research, the market for ultra-high definition (UHD) panels globally is estimated to reach $30.4 billion by 2020. In terms of volume sale, the market for UHD
Pay-TV operator Star India has revealed an ambitious broadcast plan for its coverage of the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand, with seven matches including the semi-finals and final set to be broadcast in 4K. Earlier in January 2015, Tata Sky launched the country’s first 4K set-top box, to be […]
A major study on 4K/Ultra-HD broadcasting published by UK-based digital TV and Media Consulting firm FairmileWest and written by specialist consultant Nick Russell, says that “at least 6 major Pay-TV broadcast operators will launch UHD services in the second-half of this year”. The study continues, saying that notwithstanding the technology challenges facing the UHD sector […]
All the evidence shows that 4K display sales are being helped by this coming weekend’s Super Bowl, despite no broadcaster actually transmitting the game in Ultra-HD. BestBuy, a leading US electrical retailer, says
An NHK board meeting on January 15th approved the public broadcaster’s three-year plan. The NHK Board set five major objectives for the three years beginning 2015, but also re-stated its vision towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and covering the event (and the Paralympics) in 8K (Super Hi-Vision). NHK will also boost its Internet access […]
NanoTech Entertainment has confirmed a licensing agreement with MGM. With the agreement NanoTech’s Ultra-HD network UltraFlix has been granted the distribution rights to 5 award-winning MGM films. UltraFlix subscribers are now able to stream the films in Ultra-HD from the comfort of their homes on a variety of 4K platforms and TVs. Fully restored and […]
Discovery founder John Hendricks is backing ‘CuriosityStream’ (“on-demand videos for the incurably curious”), a subscription only video stream of specially commissioned non-fiction programming. Hendricks is pricing access to the content at between $2.99 and $9.99 a month depending on quality ranging from SD to 4K/Ultra-HD. High quality streaming will be achieved via Netflix and Amazon’s […]
Streambox, aprovider of solutions that enable mobile video anywhere partnered with Celebro Media Studios, a UK-based 4K TV studio, to debut its first live broadcast in Ultra HD/4K Resolution from the UK. The new Streambox 4K Software Encoder/Player, coupled with the new 4K Rackmount Encoder/Decoder with simplified workflows, allow 4K real time transmissions in an […]
Indian direct-to-home satellite operator Tata Sky has launched the country’s first 4K set-top box. The STB will be available for existing and new subscribers to enjoy upcoming One-day International and World Cup cricket matches in Ultra HD 4k picture clarity. Prospective subscribers can now reserve their Tata Sky 4K STB at just Rs 6,400 (€87) […]
UK television manufacturer Cello Electronics is adding Stream TV Networks’ glasses-free 3D technology to its product line. The televisions, initially ranging from 50 to 65 inches in size, utilise 4K panels for maximum clarity and feature real-time conversion into the special Ultra-D format from any 2D or 3D source. “Stream TV’s 3D-without-glasses viewing experience is […]