South Korea’s LG Display is planning to invest some $2.54 billion (Won 3 trillion) into new OLED production lines. LG Display, in a statement, said it intended to expand its existing market-leading position in the OLED TV retail sector. The decision comes following the domination by lower-cost Chinese panels in the LCD market, and the […]
Vodafone Portugal has introduced a new set-top box with 4K resolution for its Vodafone TV service, featuring a voice control option via Bluetooth and a simpler user interface. The voice tool uses a language recognition system developed by Google capable of combining different search parameters, including channel name, TV programme or movie. The AI algorithm […]
The growing popularity of streaming services, AI-enabled emerging devices and in-vehicle technology will help drive the US consumer tech industry to a record-breaking $401 billion (€358bn) in retail revenues in 2019 – 2.2 per cent growth year over year – according to a Consumer Technology Association (CTA) report. “Enthusiasm for AI-powered technologies is skyrocketing – […]
IT and network technology specialist NEC Corporation has confirmed the successful transmission of live 8K video using 5G at the recent French Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland-Garros. This demonstration was carried out in cooperation with France’s largest television station, France Télévisions, and 8K broadcasting equipment manufacturers. In this demonstration, NEC’s VC-8900 8K material transmission encoder, […]
AirTV, a Dish-owned brand dedicated to over-the-air (OTA) products and services, has launched a 4K HDR compatible streaming stick, powered by Android TV. The palm-sized device seamlessly integrates Sling TV, Netflix and OTA channels into a single user experience, creating a whole-home streaming solution when paired with an OTA antenna and an AirTV Wi-Fi-enabled network tuner. […]
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, is extending its relationship with the organisers and rights holders of the Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, bringing the 2019 event to the world. The tournament began on June 21st with the final taking place on July 19th. Globecast is working in partnership with the Egyptian […]
Worldwide TV shipments are riding high, ending 2018 with the strongest growth rate this decade, with value up by 6 per cent, according to a market report from Futuresource Consulting. The report also reveals that 8K shipments, despite major obstacles, will grow considerably from 0.2 million units in 2019, with 130 per cent CAGR through […]
Following the examples of the UK, Germany, France and Italy, Spain is launching a national forum for UHD to help develop the market. Boosted by Group Medina Media, the UHD Association will be launched during the 4K Summit in Málaga on November 8th. It will be open to all companies, multinationals, producers and professionals which […]
Virgin Media’s TV customers will be able to watch all of the big matches on Centre Court at Wimbledon in 4K with HDR. The competition, which starts today (July 1st) and tennis fans on Virgin Media’s TV platform will be able to watch all Centre Court matches in 4K with Hybrid Log Gamma HDR through […]
China Central TV (CCTV) has transmitted an 8K Ultra HD television signal over 5G wireless. The CCTV signal was sent from the broadcaster’s studios in Beijing to delegates at the Mobile World Congress gathering in Shanghai. Technology participants in the test included China Media Group, China Unicom and Huawei. Signals were carried at 320 Mb/s. […]