Ultra HD (4K) TVs are expected to make up 23.7 per cent of LCD TV shipments in 2016, up 9.3pp on year. Because of the increase, demand for LEDs used in TV backlighting applications will rise and approximately 20-30 per cent more LEDs will be used in 4K TVs over Full HD units, according to […]
American space agency NASA says it will cover its future rocket launches in Ultra-HD. Currently NASA is already ‘broadcasting’ an Ultra-HD channel to US viewers who can access the Americom C-band AMC-18c satellite (located at 105 degrees West) which beams hundreds of channels to US cable head-ends. Content available for viewing includes 4K footage shot […]
Ultra-high definition (UHD) 4K LCD panels have recently experienced steep price declines, allowing 4K TV set prices to fall significantly and increasing consumer adoption and household penetration. By the end of 2017, most 50-inch-and-larger TVs worldwide will feature 4K resolution, according to global source of critical information and insight IHS. With its comparatively strong economy […]
Ericsson’s Simon Frost (head of Media Marketing & Communications), speaking at a press event in London, said his company’s role was to make its customers “more agile” and enable them to compete with new entrants and fast-emerging and the rapid changes in broadcast technology. “Our customers have huge challenges ahead of them, and from a […]
The UHD Alliance, which is made up of many 4K industry leaders including Hollywood’s major studios, says it has completed the premium specifications for Ultra-HD TV display screens, content and distribution. A formal announcement, and release of its full specifications, will take place at CES on January 4th. While most of the planned details emerged […]
Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset has upgraded its Infinity video streaming service by adding content in Ultra HD and Dolby 5+1 audio. In a European first, Infinity has signed an exclusive output contract with Warner Bros for eight box office hits in 4K (“300”, “Polar Express”, “Sherlock Holmes”, “Edge of Tomorrow”, “The Great Gatsby”, “American Sniper”, […]
Cult sci-fi comedy drama Red Dwarf, currently with its 11th and 12th seasons in production, is being captured for UK broadcaster ‘Dave’ in Ultra-HD. Officials at Pinewood Studios said the production company (Baby Cow Productions and Grant Naylor Productions) are looking to future-proof the shows, and 4K production means they are ready for releasing in […]
Cartesian has announced that Farncombe, its wholly owned subsidiary and specialist in digital video, was appointed by AACS LA as the first Authorised Robustness Consultant (ARC) able to help manufacturers ensure the security of their next generation Ultra HD Blu-ray players meets the robustness requirements of the AACS2 Licences for implementations of the recently-released AACS2 […]
Japan’s 8K ‘Super Hi-Vision’ broadcasting technology will be showcased at four venues at the end of this year. Japan’s NHK public broadcaster is behind the demos, which revolve around the top-rated end-of-year singling competition Kohaku Uta Gassen, which will be run this coming December 30th – 31st for the 66th time. Kohaku Uta Gassen is […]
Vimeo sharing platform Vimeo is rolling out adaptive streaming, a major upgrade to the player that enables 4K viewing both on and offsite. Adaptive streaming automatically delivers the highest possible resolution (up to 4K) for any video, optimised for the user’s device and bandwidth. Vimeo On Demand will also support adaptive streaming, making it the […]