N24, a German all-news channel, will go HD on July 1st. N24 is also joining the SES Astra-backed HD+ system where its HD signals are encrypted other than for those viewers subscribing to the low-cost HD+ service. N24 is the eleventh HD+ service on SES Astra, and follows Nickelodeon and Comedy Central which both added […]
Thomson Video Networks has revealed that Telecom Italia Media Broadcast (TIMB) has launched Italy’s first HD DTT service carrying live 3D content, through its LA7 channel brand. Using the Thomson Video Networks ViBE EM3000 to achieve the picture quality necessary for delivering the optimum 3D experience, TIMB’s infrastructure for the new service also includes Thomson’s […]
Città Digitali has become Italy’s second TV channel to broadcast in 3D on the occasion of the European Digital Television Forum being held in Lucca. The project is backed by Lucca-based channel City Television, Sisvel Technology, CSP – Innovation in ICT (a research organization of the Piedmont Region) and SIM2 Multimedia (an Italian company active […]
Comcast has reached a deal with Skype that will allow Comcast subscribers to make HD quality video calls through their televisions. Using the Skype software, a video camera, a set-top box and a special remote control, Comcast customers will be able to make and receive video or audio calls and text messages. It does not […]
According to the DisplaySearch Global TV Replacement Study, the main reasons why people decide to buy a new TV are the same ones that have been cited for years: to have a newer, bigger and better performing TV, and not just to replace a broken TV, although that can be a motivator. In an effort […]
Motorola Mobility has confirmed that ESPN will use Motorola’s video distribution solution to transition all programming for ESPN and ESPN-2 networks to an MPEG-4 HD format, freeing up precious bandwidth to increase the number of HD services offered. Motorola’s solution also positions ESPN to offer both 1080p60 HD and 3D TV programming when service providers […]
The BBC is to broadcast live 3D coverage to homes across the UK for the first time, when it broadcasts the Men’s and Ladies’ Finals of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships via the BBC’s HD Channel. The initiative marks the BBC’s first ever 3D broadcast. The free-to-air broadcast of the Championships in 3D will be available […]
Two of the leading names in 3D production, 3ality Digital, which specialises in high-end film and video rigs for 3D production, and RED Digital Cinema, acknowledged as one of the most-respected names in 3D/Stereoscopic production, have announced a Stereoscopic 3D partnership. The deal was announced at an event in Hollywood. 3eality Digital will be the […]
SES Astra has revealed that Nickelodeon HD and Comedy Central HD are now also available via HD+ in Germany following an agreement between MTV Networks, HD+ and SES. Consequently, the HD+ offer now comprises ten free TV HD channels, which are transmitted in encrypted form. HD+ is a technical platform from SES Astra for encrypted […]
According to Display Research, 3D LCD TV panel shipments increased to 1.9 million units in Q1 2011, jumping 104 per cent from the previous quarter. This growth represents a 3.9 per cent penetration among all LCD TV panels shipped. In addition, panel manufacturers are aggressively working to further increase 3D TV panel penetration in 2011, […]