At the 87th meeting of the DVB Steering Board (SB) important revisions and updates for three DVB specifications were approved. This development marks the completion of the current generation of specifications for Ultra High Definition Television – DVB UHD-1. DVB UHD-1 covers elements for the improvement of video and audio quality for broadcast TV services. […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved (in a 3:2 vote) voluntary use by broadcasters of the new ATSC 3.0 advanced TV transmission scheme for the USA. The FCC, in its decision, has opened the starting gate for the USA’s next broadcasting standard for FTA terrestrial stations. In essence, the FCC ruling permits TV stations in […]
Vimeo, the video sharing website, has added support for the HDR format. In a blog post the company said: “We aim to deliver creators, their videos, and their fans the highest quality video experience possible. That’s why today, we’re very excited to announce support for HDR videos on Vimeo. That means we can now bring […]
After officially launching documentary-focused Smithsonian Channel in October 2017, cable network operator Layer3 TV is now the first MVPD (Multichannel video programming distributor) to carry the channel’s full 4K On Demand library. As the first US network to adopt a regularly-refreshed 4K On Demand model, Smithsonian Channel’s offering includes 10 hours of dedicated 4K content […]
China’s Hisense Electric has bought Toshiba’s TV production, its brand, R&D and operations, effective November 14th. Hisense will purchase 95 per cent stock shares of Toshiba Visual Solutions Corporation (TVS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation for ¥12.9 billion (€96m) with Toshiba retaining 5 per cent stock holding. Hisense will obtain the TVS businesses including production, […]
The UHD device market continues to excel with media streamers, set-top boxes, games consoles and UHD TVs all demonstrating significant growth, according to analyst firm Futuresource Consulting. The quantity of 4K content that is being created is also growing, but there is limited delivery of it to consumers, the company finds in its latest 4K […]
SiTune Corp, which specialises in semiconductor tuners for next-generation TV, says it now has production samples of its devices ready for 8K broadcasting. The tuners will be on show at InterBEE (November 15th – 17th) Makuhari Messe Convention Center, Tokyo. Its model STN6528 can handle the new Advanced Wide Band Digital Satellite Broadcasting Standard ISDB-S3 […]
Now firmly part of the Eutelsat family, Bahrain and Amman-based Noorsat says it is ready to move forward in its next stage of opening and developing relationships in the Middle East. Noorsat, founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of the Mawared/Orbit group of companies, was acquired by Eutelsat in October. General Manager Omar Shoter says […]
Telefónica’s pay-TV platform Movistar Plus will launch a new 4K HDR-equipped set-top-box by April 2018. The new device is currently being tested with functions including catch-up service Últimos 7 días (Last Seven Days) and the recording of 4K programmes. The STB will be compatible with the most powerful WIFI connection (802.11 ac) in frequencies 2.4 […]
Streaming service Rakuten TV has launched its offer on 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) for Smart TVs. Over 100 titles will be available, including 2017 hits Transformers: The Last Knight, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Baby Driver and Baywatch among others. Users of Samsung Tizen UHD HDR TV sets will have a 4K HDR app in their devices […]