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NHK links universities with 8K cultural project

Japanese public broadcaster NHK has linked six universities, including Harvard in the US and five prestigious Japanese universities, to enable some 150 students and their professors to examine in fascinating 8K Ultra High-Definition detail a tiny national treasure from Horyuji Temple, Japan’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The treasure, along with another 11 extremely special […]

October 16, 2024By Chris Forrester

Mitchell & Brown launches smart TVs for outdoor enthusiasts

Mitchell & Brown, the UK TV brand, has announced the launch of two new smart TVs tailored to outdoor enthusiasts. Ideal for the camping, caravanning and boating markets, the new models, JB-32DVD1811ST and JB-24DVD1811ST, come in 32-inch and 24-inch screen sizes and offer a full range of features. The smart TVs offer the full line-up […]

October 15, 2024

LG Display quits LCD TV panels

LG has sold its last-remaining LCD TV panel production facility. The factory, based in Guangzhou, China, has been sold to TCL for 2 trillion won (€1.35bn). It will be handed over to the new owners on March 31st 2025. The plant is currently busy producing low-end and mid-range LCD TV panels used in various products, […]

October 1, 2024By Chris Forrester

Spain: New DTT plan

The Spanish Administration is set to approve a Royal Decree with a new DTT Technical plan that will pave the way for a new nationwide DTT channel and for an Ultra HD migration of all TV channels. The favourite candidate for the new DTT channel is the media group Prisa, which is the publisher of […]

September 26, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Samsung official UK TV partner for the NFL

Samsung Electronics UK has announced the start of a season-long partnership as the official TV partner of the NFL in the UK and Ireland. The partnership will see the duo deliver the ultimate NFL gameday experience at home through Samsung’s TVs to the ever-growing fanbase who follow the game in the market. The partnership will […]

September 18, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Red Bull Racing installs 45 metre LED wall at HQ

PPDS, the provider of Philips Professional Displays, has announced the latest evolution of its partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing, with the installation of a 46.25 metre wide Philips dvLED wall inside the reigning Formula 1 giants’ newly updated MK-7 headquarters in Milton Keynes, UK.   Creating one of Europe’s most immersive experiential event spaces, the […]

September 13, 2024

Forecast: China to overtake Korea in OLED output

Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), in its latest quarterly TV and panel technology capacity outlook, suggests that China is expected to overtake South Korea by 2028. DSCC expects display capacity to rise at a 1.4 percent CAGR from 2023 to 2028, with LCDs growing at just a 1 per cent CAGR and OLEDs growing at […]

September 12, 2024By Chris Forrester

ZEASN now Whale TV

Whale TV has announced its new brand identity as part of the company’s initiative to establish itself as a consumer-facing brand. With over 41 million monthly active users of its TV operating system, Whale TV enables consumers around the globe to discover and watch entertainment. Since the company’s inception in 2011, Whale TV was previously […]

September 10, 2024

Research: Nearly 1bn UHD TVs shipped

Research from Omdia reveals that nearly 1 billion UHD TVs have been shipped globally, with the majority still in use. This analysis along with other key entertainment trends will be presented at IBC2024, where Omdia has once again been selected as the official research partner for the third consecutive year. The global status of UHD […]

September 4, 2024

TiVo expands availability of smart TV range

TiVo , a wholly-owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi., has announced its continued expansion of smart TVs Powered by TiVo across its OEM partners, spanning 17 brands including Bush, Daewoo, Digihome, Panasonic, Sharp, Telefunken and Vestel. Earlier this year, the TiVo team was in London to officially launch the availability of the first smart TVs Powered […]

September 4, 2024