Portugese public broadcaster RTP and telco NOS have reached an agreement to broadcast the upcoming World Cup tournament in Russia in 4K through a specific channel, branded ‘RTP 4’, which will use 4K HDR technology. The channel will be on air from June 14th to July 15th and will be distributed on NOS, Meo and […]
The sale of big-screen and 4K-ready TV sets are significantly increasing in Spain as this year’s World Cup tournament in Russia draws closer. The sales of 65 inch+ TV sets have grown by 70 per cent this year and are forecast to reach a 150 per cent rise between May and June, reports El Pais, […]
Global TV shipments increased by 7.9 per cent to 50.6 million units in the first quarter of 2018 compared to a year ago, according to critical information, analytics and solutions provider IHS Markit. Liquid-crystal display (LCD) TV shipments rose 7.5 per cent to 50.1 million units and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TV shipments jumped 115.8 […]
Spanish telcos are demanding more 4K content and, in particular, a big sporting event in 4K for broadcasters and content producers to give a definitive boost to the UHD market, reports El Español. The fact that Mediaset, holder of the FTA rights to the Russia’s World Cup, does not have plans to broadcast any of […]
Following the news that Eurosport is launching a new channel exclusively for the French Open at Roland-Garros with every match from the prestigious Philippe Chatrier centre court available in Ultra High Definition, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the coverage of the French Open by France Télévisions, the French public broadcaster has decided to offer […]
Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology is modifying its plans to produce large-panel displays for Ultra HD television from its new $10 billion Wisconsin factory, according to reports from Japan. The Wisconsin factory was unveiled in July 2017, and now Foxconn says that while the investment remains unchanged, it would concentrate on a diversified portfolio of screens including […]
Iron Dragon TV has signed a deal with martial arts league Karate Combat to feature content on the Iron Dragon TV channels. Karate Combat features the first professional, full-contact league. The league consists of over 100 of the top Karateka in the world representing over 30 countries. Developed by martial arts experts and top competitors, […]
Samsung has teamed up with OTT service beIN Connect, owned by Mediapro, to broadcast the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid on May 26th in 4K through Samsung UHD Smart TVs. Owners of Samsung UHD Smart TVs can download the beIN Connect’s app to their set to gain access to the 4K broadcast.
Claiming to be at the forefront of television developments, SES will be broadcasting an 8K television signal via its satellite system for the first time during the annual SES Industry Days, held in Luxembourg on May 23rd and 24th. Relying on the new DVB-S2X standard that enables greater efficiency, the transmission will be carried out […]
UK football fans will be able to watch this year’s UEFA Champions League final on BT Sport in 4K Ultra HD (UHD) for the first time as part of a trial on Virgin TV. Coverage of the game, which will be contested between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday May 26th, is the […]