Appear has joined the TICO Alliance to support interoperability for broadcast IP migration. The TICO Alliance is an open coalition of companies united to set the bar for next generation UHDTV infrastructure by establishing TICO compression in the new IP-based live ecosystem. “Joining TICO will enable us to foster a shared commitment to equipping broadcasters […]
Dolby Laboratories and Vestel have announced that Dolby Vision will feature across the entire range of Vestel’s Ultra HD TVs, including Vestel’s new range of OLED TVs. Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colours. Dolby Vision is the […]
Zenterio, a television and multiscreen solutions provider, has announced that TDG Germany, owned by Deutsche Telekom Group, has deployed a second set-top box (STB) powered by Zenterio OS as part of the Deutsche Telekom Group’s strategy to harmonize STB client software across all of its operations in Germany, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and Croatia. Powered by […]
A trial of 5G technologies for automobiles, conducted jointly by Japanese mobile telco NTT DOCOMO with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Ericsson and Intel Corporation (Intel), has achieved data speeds of up to 1 Gbps for 4K-resolution video communications with a vehicle traveling at 30 km/h. This initial multi-party trial conducted along Tokyo’s Odaiba waterfront on […]
Insight TV, a producer and broadcaster of Entertainment, Adventure Sport and Lifestyle in 4K, has announced a key distribution deal with one of the US’ largest independent media companies, Olympusat. Olympusat will distribute Inisght TV in HD via its Spanish language Vemox OTT Everywhere platform to its own subscribers and to 3rd-party operators in the […]
Harmonic, a specialist in video delivery technology and services, has announced that YES, a tier 1 direct broadcast satellite television provider in Israel, is using Harmonic’s software-based Electra encoding platform for its new live UHD channel. AVCOM, a world-class local system integrator, ensured a smooth deployment. Leveraging the HEVC video codec, Harmonic’s Electra system allows YES to […]
High dynamic range (HDR) is the strongest-developing feature in television sets, according to a new report from critical information, analytics and solutions source IHS Markit. In its TV Design and Features Tracker – Q3 2017, IHS Markit forecasts that HDR TV shipments will grow from 12.2 million in 2017 to 47.9 million in 2021, with […]
Just in time for Season 2 of Stranger Things, US cable MSO Comcast has confirmed the availability of Netflix 4K programming on its Xfinity X1 platform. Xfinity customers on 4K-capable X1 devices can now browse and enjoy Netflix 4K movies and shows alongside the live, on demand, DVR and web programming included with their Xfinity TV subscription. […]
The Amazon Prime Video app is now available on Xbox One consoles globally through the Microsoft Store. Prime Video members will be able to stream content on all Microsoft Xbox One devices, including the Xbox One X – which supports 4K streaming and makes its global debut on November 7th. Streaming titles available in 4K […]
4K UHD is technology that has developed in an asymmetric manner – which is typical. It will soon be impossible to buy a non-UHD large-scale TV, and penetration around the world is accelerating, led by China where six competing makers are driving low cost supply. This means a market ready to watch 4K – and […]