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Harmonic supports Dolby Vision

Harmonic has announced the first implementation of public cloud support for the delivery of Dolby Vision HDR live content, driving forward the live broadcast and streaming UHD HDR revolution. Harmonic has integrated Dolby Vision into its VOS cloud streaming platform and XOS software-based appliance to streamline UHD HDR live production, ensuring the highest possible quality […]

July 15, 2021

Spain: Vodafone launches new TV 4K Pro STB

Vodafone Spain is launching a new STB, the Vodafone TV 4K Pro. The device makes its debut in Spain, following its launch in France, with a Bang & Olufsen audio system, bluetooth, 4K HRD video, voice control and V Home and Amazon Alexa. It also includes three integrated loudspeakers with Dolby Atmos sound. +With a […]

July 14, 2021From David Del Valle in Madrid

Vestel rolls out Dolby Atmos to more TVs across Europe 

Vestel is set to bring Dolby Atmos to more Smart TVs across Europe. Marking the next step in its commitment to Dolby Atmos, Vestel has now rolled out the immersive audio technology to the majority of Vestel 4K Smart TV ranges. These include 4K Smart TVs designed under Vestel-owned licence brands. “This wider roll-out of […]

July 13, 2021

Philips launching ‘SuperWide’ curved monitor

Curved TV displays were a mainstay of some set manufacturers a year or two ago. Indeed, Samsung still have a variety of curved TVs options for sale. And now Philips have created an ultra-wide device for specialist applications. The model (498P9Z) is targeted to professional users including financial traders, graphic designers, architects and others who […]

July 12, 2021

Nintendo unveils Switch OLED model

Nintendo has announced that it will soon release an OLED model of its popular Switch portable gaming system. The new model has a similar overall size to the current Nintendo Switch console, but with a larger, 7-inch OLED screen (up form 6.2-inches) which offers deeper blacks and more vivid contrast. It also features a wide […]

July 7, 2021By Nik Roseveare

DVB approves next-gen video codecs commercial requirements

Digital media delivery industry consortium the DVB Project has endorsed commercial requirements for next generation video codecs to pave the way for advanced 4K and 8K services. Work will now commence to investigate the technical compliance of the candidate codecs with the commercial requirements and to develop draft specifications. The compliance of the proposed solutions […]

July 2, 2021

Thales offers 4K entertainment on aircraft

Thales has struck an agreement with Samsung to supply 4K in-seat aircraft entertainment using Samsung’s QLED technology and HARMAN (Samsung-owned) audio benefits. Thales is using its Optiq-branded display technology as part of its offering. Also included are a pair of Bluetooth connections and WiFi functionality. Thales’ head of marketing for inflight, Jerry Thomas, says that […]

June 30, 2021By Chris Forrester

Technicolor boosts Baltimore NEXTGEN TV

High dynamic range technology provider Advanced HDR by Technicolor is to continue to provide its HDR technology to Sinclair Broadcast Group operated stations, with WNUV the CW Baltimore the latest station to incorporate ATSC 3.0-powered NEXTGEN TV capabilities featuring Advanced . WNUV is the 16th Sinclair operated station to deploy commercially Advanced HDR by Technicolor, […]

June 29, 2021

beIN Sports to broadcast in Dolby Atmos

beIN Media Group’s flagship sports channel beIN Sports, the exclusive home in the MENA region of all the Euro 2020 action, will broadcast the knockout phase matches in Dolby Atmos along with Ultra HD, giving their 4K subscribers in the region an immersive stadium audio experience. Commenting on this collaboration, Chief Technology Officer at beIN […]

June 24, 2021

Samsung to order 3m OLED panels from LG?

LG Display is rumoured to be supplying 3 million of its OLED television panels to rival Samsung. There are some doubts over the reports, but also strong indication they are justified given the amount of detail included. Samsung Electronics will reportedly order 2 million tto 3 million panels annually from 2022 from LG Display in […]

June 23, 2021By Chris Forrester