Advanced Television

Ultra-HD/4K

Next-gen Apple TV 4K unveiled

Apple has revealed the next generation of Apple TV 4K, suggesting it is more powerful and entertaining than ever, offering impressive cinematic quality. Driven by the A15 Bionic chip that delivers faster performance and more fluid gameplay, the new Apple TV 4K features entertainment options for everyone to enjoy on the biggest screen in the […]

October 19, 2022

Forecast: Advanced TV shipments to grow 17% CAGR

A report from Display Supply Chain (DSCC) predicts that shipments of advanced televisions will grow at a CAGR of 17 per cent in the period to 2026. Advanced TVs, as far as DSCC is concerned, include WOLED, QD-OLEDs, QDEF, MicroLEDs and MiniLEDs units with 4K and 8K resolutions. That suggested growth curve will mean 34.6 […]

October 5, 2022By Chris Forrester

Disney+ relaunches on PS5

PlayStation 5 users can download Disney+ natively on theur consoles. With the relaunch, users can now stream movies, TV shows, Originals, and morefrom the DIsney+ library in 4K High-Dynamic Range video quality. “A key part of our global expansion strategy is to meet consumers wherever they are, which is why we’re excited to enhance Disney+ […]

October 4, 2022

90+ new HD channels for TalkTalk 4K TV

Customers of UK multiplay telco TalkTalk TV will now be able to access over 90 new HD channels for free through the TalkTalk TV 4K Box powered by Netgem TV – meaning customers can now access up to 210 channels, for less than £5 (€5.58) a month. The new channels have been automatically added to […]

September 29, 2022

DStv launching 4K channels for World Cup

MultiChoice’s DStv says it will add a pair of 4K channels in readiness for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The tournament kicks off on November 20th. Nyiko Shiburi, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa, speaking at the company’s annual media event in Johannesburg, said that a significant amount of technical work had been done […]

September 26, 2022By Chris Forrester

Research: EPL fans choosing armchair support

With the new Premier League season now in full swing, research from Samsung Electronics UK has revealed the increasing difficulty that Premier League fans are facing when wanting to follow their team live in the stadium for this season, especially as teams raise the cost of tickets for their most loyal fans. Twenty-eight per cent […]

September 6, 2022

Lord of the Rings in 8K from Samsung, Prime Video

TV manufacturer Samsung Electronics is collaborating with Prime Video offering fans the opportunity to experience exclusive 8K content from the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series. Before the September 2nd premiere of the much-anticipated series on Prime Video, Tolkien fans and newcomers alike also will have early access to exclusive content […]

August 25, 2022By Colin Mann

8K HDMI cable available

8K might only be for specialist television viewing and the costs of displays are still best described as “high”. But at least now there’s an 8K cable to make connectivity between devices simpler and making live very much easier for the professional end of the broadcast industry. Connectivity specialist Covid Inc., based in Arizona, and […]

August 2, 2022By Chris Forrester

Netgem powers Gibtelecom TV relaunch

Gibraltar quadplay operator Gibtelecom has enhanced its TV service offering more content, more features and what it says is a better visual experience via a modern and sleek interface, fully leveraging Netgem TV’s platform capabilities.  The successful partnership between Gibtelecom and Netgem, which saw the launch of the operator’s first TV service in 2018, is […]

June 30, 2022By Colin Mann

MultiChoice offers 4K World Cup; ups local spend

South Africa’s MultiChoice pay-TV operation is to launch 4K content this autumn ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament being held in Qatar. CEO Calvo Mawela stated that MultiChoice is ready for the World Cup in 4K and the service will be offered on its DStv and Showmax Pro platforms; Showmax Pro is […]

June 13, 2022By Chris Forrester