The Canal+ Group has confirmed that for the FIFA World Cup 2010, it is launching the Canal+ 3D channel, showing a number of games from the tournament in the format. Overall, the service will show some 10 matches, with Canal+ showing four, and TF1 five, including the opening match between South Africa and Mexico and […]
From David Del Valle in Madrid Spanish digital DTH platform, Digital Plus is to rely on SES Astra to distribute all its HD TV channels with Hispasat losing out. In an unprecedented decision, the company has been contacting its iPlus-equipped subscribers to re-orientate their dishes at Astra to enjoy its HD offer, despite the fact […]
The BBC has confirmed it will be launching a simulcast of flagship channel BBC1 in HD this Autumn. The channel will be made available to all digital television platforms offering HD channels – Freesat, Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media. Danielle Nagler, Head of BBC HD says: “I'm delighted that the HD simulcast of BBC One […]
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) has commenced its first live 3D transmissions in the Nordic region –providing the “Panasonic 3D experience” with live coverage by Eurosport of Roland-Garros, the French Open tennis tournament, which runs from May 24th to June 6th. This first Nordic 3D transmission is the result of co-operation between Nordic pay-television operator Canal […]
Worldwide shipments of 3D TVs introduced to the market for the first time in March are expected to reach 4.2 million units in 2010, thanks to increasing traction and acceptance from enthusiastic early adopters. Global 3D TV shipments will then triple to 12.9 million units in 2011 and then more than double to 27.4 million […]
In 2009, there were no stereoscopic 3D TV sets on the market. By 2015, there will be over 78 million sold, according to a report from iSuppli. The analyst predicts that 4.2 million 3D sets will be sold this year. However, although iSuppli is bullish on 3D sales, it notes that the standard has several […]
From David Del Valle in Paris Mobile operator Movistar is launching HD TV services through Apple’s iPhone at a fee of E4 to E5 a month. There will be four HD TV packages available: the first, called Futbol will include Gol TV and Tribuna’s six channels and Multigol; other thematic packages will be Musica, composed […]
French broadcaster TF1 is to broadcast five FIFA World Cup games in 3D joining Orange TV's previously announced test broadcasts from Roland Garros tennis tournament next week. The channels are available free-to-air in the Hot Bird footprint. The signals – as well as an encrypted Eurosport channel – will be used for testing and in-store […]
DisplaySearch has increased its worldwide TV market forecast for 2010 by more than 10 million units to 228 million units, given the strong result in 2009 and the positive influence of new technology introductions such as 3D and LED. “The rapid transition to flat panel technologies in emerging markets and the robust level of growth […]
Zoran, a global specialist in semiconductors for consumer electronics, and RealD, a leading 3D technology provider, have announced that Zoran has licensed the stereoscopic RealD Format and will incorporate support for 3D content delivery and display technology into its TV, STB and Blu-ray products. Zoran’s TV reference design with integrated RealD 3D support is available […]