Participants in a panel discussion at TV Connect on ‘Broadcast innovation in sport’ have suggested that their companies’ acquisition of exclusive sports rights has presented the opportunity to enable deeper engagement by followers and viewers by using new and emerging technologies. Jamie Hindhaugh, COO, BT Sports, told delegates that the broadcaster, which holds the exclusive […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Insight TV, a producer and broadcaster of travel and extreme sports genres in ultra HD, will unveil its new 4K SVoD platform at MIPTV. The platform is available via its website to subscribers globally or via iOS and Android devices using the Insight TV App. Powered by the NeuLion Digital Platform viewers will be able […]
Samsung Electronics America has showcased what it suggests is a new way to think about TV with its 2017 Home Entertainment product line. The company has confirmed the availability of its premium flagship QLED televisions and revealed a new lifestyle TV, The Frame. “Our 2017 lineup is ushering in a new era for television. This […]
Amazon and Netflix are not only acquiring documentaries and films, but are also heavily involved in producing their own content using UHD technologies, according to a white paper – 4K TV and UHD: the whole picture – released by critical information, analytics and solutions specialist IHS Markit ahead of Cable Congress 2017. Subscription Video on […]