Research from Scripps Networks has shown that US viewers with access to high-definition (HD) television channels watch more television than do non-HD households. However, HD-enabled homes still tune to standard-definition (SD) channels in large numbers, even when HD versions are available. The study suggests that the cable industry practice of segregating HD channels into tiers […]
Research from Scripps Networks has shown that US viewers with access to high-definition (HD) television channels watch more television than do non-HD households. However, HD-enabled homes still tune to standard-definition (SD) channels in large numbers, even when HD versions are available. The study suggests that the cable industry practice of segregating HD channels into tiers […]
The BBC, NHK of Japan and RAI of Italy are to collaborate on a unique demonstration in Amsterdam in September with international links of Super Hi-Vision, the system which combines 7680 x 4320 pixel images with 22.2 channel immersive audio. The demonstration is being actively supported by Siemens, the BBC's technology partner, Cable&Wireless which will […]
MGM HD, the high definition movie channel from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, has signed an affiliate agreement with Comcast Corporation This new agreement between MGM and Comcast will provide Comcast the ability to distribute the network to its high-definition (HD) customers with hundreds of HD movies from MGM’s library.
SES will be adding QVC HD to its line up of available channels. QVC is the first home retail shopping channel to offer high-definition programming through SES Americom's HD-Prime platform.
The BBC, NHK of Japan and RAI of Italy are to collaborate on a unique demonstration in Amsterdam in September with international links of Super Hi-Vision, the system which combines 7680 x 4320 pixel images with 22.2 channel immersive audio. The demonstration is being actively supported by Siemens, the BBC's technology partner, Cable&Wireless which will […]
MGM HD, the high definition movie channel from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, has signed an affiliate agreement with Comcast Corporation This new agreement between MGM and Comcast will provide Comcast the ability to distribute the network to its high-definition (HD) customers with hundreds of HD movies from MGM’s library.
SES will be adding QVC HD to its line up of available channels. QVC is the first home retail shopping channel to offer high-definition programming through SES Americom's HD-Prime platform
From Branislav Pekic in Rome Portugal Telecom has teamed up with national commercial broadcaster TVI to offer live coverage of the upcoming Euro 2008 in high definition to the subscribers of its pay-TV service Meo. All subscribers of the Meo IPTV and DTH service will be able be to follow, for no additional costs, from […]
From Branislav Pekic in Rome Portuguese pay-TV operator TV Cabo plans to launch new services for its cable and satellite subscribers such as VOD and HDTV, in a response to rival service Meo IPTV from Portugal Telecom. According to the head of marketing of Zon Multimédia (owner of TV Cabo), LuÃs Lopes, the pay-TV operator […]