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IFA: Ultra-D advanced glasses-free 3D TVs

At the IFA 2012 show, Stream TV Networks has unveiled its 2160p 3D TV without glasses – dubbed the Ultra-D 2160p. Instead of tricking the human mind into perceiving 3D through two slightly offset (left and right) images, Ultra-D utilises an optical system and a complex software algorithm to visually render this separation to achieve […]

August 31, 2012

IFA: LG shows off 55” OLED

Not to be outdone by similar announcements from Sony and Panasonic, Thursday at Berlin’s IFA was LG’s moment in the limelight when it showed off its hugely impressive 55” OLED display. LG technology is based on a proprietary panel design that adds a fourth white pixel to the normal trio of red, green and blue […]

August 31, 2012By Chris Forrester

TCM goes HD

Turner Broadcasting is launching an HD version of its popular film channel TCM (Turner Classic Movies) on Sky on 4th September 2012. To mark the launch, TCM will show three weeks of programming themed around some of the greatest classic film genres of all time. Kicking off on 4th September is ‘HD Classics Week’, where […]

August 31, 2012

Sony and Panasonic go U-HDTV

Panasonic and Sony have both used the timely IFA technology show in Berlin to unveil their latest Ultra-HDTV sets, and they’re both monster displays. The sets should be available by Christmas-time, but won’t be cheap. Sony’s effort is a mere 84” across (some four times the area of a ‘normal’ 42” display) and will display […]

August 30, 2012By Chris Forrester

Kabel Deutschland HD package in 1m+ homes

Kabel Deutschland, Germany’s largest cable operator, has reported that over 1 million digital TV customers are now subscribing to its HD package. The HD package was launched in October 2011 and will be expanded to 35 channels by October this year – with the addition of Cartoon Network HD, AXN HD and Kinowelt HD.

August 30, 2012

Glasses-free 3D breakthrough from Seoul University

Researchers in South Korea have developed new technology that could enable 3D television and cinema to be viewed without glasses. The team, from Seoul National University, created a slatted barrier that is placed on the screen itself and creates the illusion of depth in the viewer’s perception. Previous attempts at making glasses-free 3D TV have […]

August 24, 2012

3D not considered when HD sets purchased

Only 11 per cent of customers who purchase a HD television do so because of its 3D capabilities, according to a J.D.Power and Associates report. The report examines satisfaction with HDTVs among customers who purchased one in the past 12 months. The report measures HDTV satisfaction across six factors (listed in order of importance): performance […]

August 23, 2012

Ericsson debuts first HEVC encoder

Technology giant Ericsson has introduced what it claims is the world’s first HEVC encoder unit for live video transmission in particular to mobile devices. The units tap into the very latest in compression technologies which could save broadcasters and operators up to 50 per cent in delivery bandwidth, while at the same time boosting download […]

August 22, 2012By Chris Forrester

3D bodies in merger

To better serve the growing global theatrical, television, video game, and mobile 3D marketplace and professional community, the International 3D Society (I3DS) and the 3D@Home Consortium have confirmed plans to merge operations and activities. With members in 20 countries and chapters in China, Japan, Korea, Europe, the UK and North America, the new organisation will […]

August 17, 2012

Cameron targets CCTV for China 3D venture

James Cameron is launching a joint venture in China to market his company’s 3D technology to the country’s fast-developing film and television industries. The Hollywood film director’s company Cameron Pace Group will team up with two Chinese partners, which will supply 3D filming technology and production services. Cameron said they are discussing possible collaboration with […]

August 8, 2012