Advanced Television

UHD

A1GP goes HD

A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has become one of the first international racing series to offer its World Feed TV Broadcast in High Definition as the 2008/09 season approaches. A1GP is carried by more than 45 broadcast licensees worldwide, reaching nearly 180 countries and territories around the globe. They will all now be given the […]

June 24, 2008

Sky HD Mix

BSkyB has confirmed changes to its HD offering with Sky+ HD being the new name for its current HD box. From July, both new and existing customers upgrading to Sky+ HD will be able to purchase the HD box for £150, (E180) when taken with a £10 per month subscription to the 'Sky HD Mix', […]

June 23, 2008

Canal+ sole pay-HD applicant

France’s Conseil superieur de l’audiovisuel has revealed that Canal+ was the sole applicant in response to the TV regulator’s request for applications to provide a pay-TV channel in high definition. The CSA has deemed the application admissible.

May 22, 2008

Canal+ sole pay-HD applicant

France’s Conseil superieur de l’audiovisuel has revealed that Canal+ was the sole applicant in response to the TV regulator’s request for applications to provide a pay-TV channel in high definition. The CSA has deemed the application admissible.

May 22, 2008

HD TV owners still watching SD

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 […]

May 21, 2008

HD TV owners still watching SD

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 […]

May 21, 2008

Broadcasters plan Super Hi-Vision demo

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 […]

May 20, 2008

MGM and Comcast HD deal

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.

May 20, 2008

QVC goes HD

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.

May 20, 2008

Broadcasters plan Super Hi-Vision demo

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 […]

May 20, 2008