Chip-set developers ARM (formerly Advanced RISC Machine, and perhaps better known as UK-based ARM Holdings), now owned by Japan’s SoftBank Group, has announced its Mali-V76 system on a chip. The product is ready for UHD 8K content. ARM says: “As the world moves towards UHD 8K content, we’re ensuring our IP will support encoding and […]
Amazon has unveiled Fire TV Cube, a hands-free 4K streaming media player with Alexa, allowing users to control their TV from across the room. Fire TV Cube uses multi-directional infrared technology, cloud based protocols and HDMI CEC, that—combined with Alexa—let users control their compatible TV, sound bar, A/V receiver, and cable or satellite box. “We […]
Insight TV will be one of the first UHD channels available in the Maldives on Medianet’s Cable Service. The channel will be broadcast on Medianet’s basic UHD package when it launches and will be available to view for any customer who purchases the M580 STB launching in June. Insight TV is an action sport, lifestyle […]
Apple has previewed tvOS 12, the new operating system designed for enjoying entertainment on the big screen, which it says “takes the cinematic experience of Apple TV 4K to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos audio, convenient new features to easily access the shows and movies you love, and breathtaking aerials shot from space. […]
Although the first match day is just over a week away, the impact of the promotional sell-in activity surrounding the World Cup is already being felt in the projector market. According to the latest Worldwide Projector Market
James Cameron says he is working hard on his two Avatar sequels having selected Sony’s new Venice cameras for the production’s specific needs. The camera options open to the production team, besides Sony, are believed to have included Black Magic units, as well as high-end Canon, Panasonic, Arri, and Red, with each having their adherents. […]
The Spanish All Flamenco channel, a thematic 4K TV channel dedicated to Flamenco dance, is seeking international expansion through pay TV platforms. The channel is currently present on Orange Spain and on several cable networks, and is also in negotiations with Vodafone Spain and Movistar Plus. All Flamenco aims to break into Europe, America and […]
Satellite operator SES has confirmed that its SES-12 craft was successfully launched onboard a ‘flight-proven’ SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida, US, at 00:45 local time. SES-12, which is uniquely designed with state-of-the-art wide beams and high throughput beams, will join SES-8 at 95 degrees East to meet the diverse needs of […]
Satellite operator SES screened the Bare Knuckles Fighting Championship pay-per-view in 4K to US viewers, on June 2nd. The event was produced by Multivision Media at the Cheyenne Ice Events Centre in Wyoming, and was available to cable and IPTV operators signed up for its 4K transmissions. SES is already carrying UHD broadcasts from Fashion […]
The BBC has announced what it describes as two “cutting-edge” trials to bring the FIFA World Cup live to audiences in Ultra HD and virtual reality. “The BBC has brought major live broadcasting breakthroughs to UK audiences throughout the history of the World Cup,” commented Matthew Postgate, BBC Chief Technology & Product Officer. “From the […]