UK consumers embracing Ultra-HD
A survey by the DTG (conducted by Atomik Research) has found that UK consumers are enthusiastic buyers of Ultra HD displays. The DTG, a unique
March 28, 2017By Chris Forrester
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Stofa selects iWedia for Android TV 4K STB
iWedia, a provider of software solutions for TV devices to service operators and consumer electronics manufacturers, has announced that its Teatro-3.5 solution for Android TV STB has been chosen by Stofa to operate its next-gen TV box. Stofa, the second largest cable TV and triple play operator in Denmark, and a subsidiary of the country’s […]
March 28, 2017Colin Mann @ TV Connect
Verizon, SES trial Ultra HD delivery
Satellite operator SES is stepping up the number of its North American Ultra HD delivery service provider trials with the announcement of a collaborative agreement with telco Verizon aimed at driving the overall development of Ultra HD delivery solutions for Verizon Fios subscribers throughout the US. Verizon is among a recent wave of multichannel video […]
March 27, 2017
Presteigne Broadcast Hire invests £2m+ in 4K
Presteigne Broadcast Hire has taken delivery of more than £2 million in new broadcast technology from Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, Vinten and others to further strengthen its dry hire stock inventories with the latest technologies. As 4K continues to gain acceptance, Presteigne says it can meet the mounting number of requests for 4K camera and associated […]
March 27, 2017
LG reveals “wallpaper” TV prices
South Korean electronic giant LG is releasing its ‘talk of CES’ wallpaper TV displays to international markets. The ‘Signature OLED W7’ units are so thin that they can mounted in a home just like wallpaper or a mirror. The 65” model is less than 3mm thick (2.75mm), and even when placed on its magnetic wall […]
March 23, 2017By Chris Forrester
Qatar gears up for 4K broadcasting
Qatar’s Satellite Company (E’shailSat) is gearing up for more Ultra-HD content from its portfolio of broadcasting clients. E’shail used the Dubai CabSat show to demonstrate its existing live UHD capabilities. It counts the beIN media group and its beIN Sports channels amongst its customers as well as the al-Jazeera bouquet of news and entertainment channels. […]
March 23, 2017By Chris Forrester
Cogeco Connexion launches TiVo 4K service
Canadian cable MSO Cogeco Connexion has introduced a new TiVo 4K PVR which it says will allow its customers in Quebec and Ontario to access ultra-high-definition programming, for an even better television entertainment experience. “This evolution in our offering is consistent with our ongoing commitment to better meet the changing needs of our customers, who […]
March 23, 2017
Research: 335m UHD homes by 2020
The latest data from SES, based on its Satellite Monitor studies, shows that European consumers are buying into the Ultra HD concept. SES is transmitting 34 UHD channels, of which 21 are fully commercial. While some channels, such as Fashion 4K have a near-global presence, others (such as Sky UK’s UHD transmission) are country-specific. Ricardo […]
March 22, 2017By Chris Forrester
SES claims global audience of 1bn
Satellite operator SES says its spacecraft are now delivering TV entertainment and news programming to more than 1 billion people and 325 million homes. SES says that this is an 18 per cent growth over the position at the end of 2012. Their data was released by SES’s Senior Market & Business Analyst, Ricardo Topham, […]
March 21, 2017By Chris Forrester
Accedo powers 4KUniverse on Amazon Fire TV
4KUniverse, the 24/7 Ultra HD general entertainment channel in North America, has announced the launch of its SVoD service on Amazon Fire TV, created and powered by Accedo, the video experience pioneer. 4KUniverse is available across linear, cable and satellite TV and multiple OTT devices, offering around the clock Ultra HD TV series, movies, documentaries […]
March 21, 2017