There has been talk – and early adoption – of 4K TV technology for some time now, but 2016 was the year 4K hit the mainstream, reports IHS. According to Paul Gagnon, Senior Manager with IHS Technology, shipments of 4K TVs more than doubled in the US during Q3 2016, rising to more than 3.3 […]
MediaTek has launched its UltraCast technology, a chipset-enabled streaming technology on the market that enables users to enjoy the stunning clarity of 4K video content generated by their smartphones and stream it wirelessly to a 4K-ready television or set-top box. MediaTek UltraCast extends standard Wi-Fi Certified Miracast technology by adding the ability to stream 4K […]
The 84th meeting of the DVB Steering Board (SB) has approved the latest specification for Ultra High Definition Television, UHD-1 Phase 2. The industry consortium says the new specification is a major milestone for the industry, guaranteeing interoperability and enabling broadcasters and CE manufacturers to provide UHD-1 Phase 2 products and services. This could mean […]
Q4 shipments of 4K televisions in the US are expected to reach 4.5 million units, driving total 4K sales for 2016 to 10 million units, a healthy 40 per cent increase over 2015, according to US trade body the Consumer Technology Association. Sales of 4K TVs continue to increase as more brands and screen sizes […]
BT has revealed plans to transform its BT TV service over the coming months, introducing a new, image-rich user experience with easy access to channels and on demand content, and a new BT TV App. The ‘next-generation’ service will enable customers to manage their recordings and stream live and on demand programmes on mobile devices, […]
At IBC in September electronics giant LG demonstrated a giant 130-inch ‘rollable’ TV screen that was barely 1 mm ‘thin’. The screen was displayed as if it could be rolled away into the ceiling just like a home projector cinema screen, although in fact the screen comprised four separate 65” screens stitched electronically together. There […]
Pre-Christmas sales of UHD-compatible TVs look set to be boosted with the agreement of a new partnership between LG Electronics and Sky. From today, anyone purchasing an LG OLED 4K TV or Super UHD TV will receive Sky Q included for either 12 or six months when joining with the Original Bundle from now until […]
More efficient encoding (HEVC) introduced to products to help pave the way for future UHD (Ultra High Definition) services is one of the key elements of the DTG’s D-Book 9, the industry-determined, next-generation, universally-deployed specification which supports future interactive services and enables the transition towards HbbTV. Open, democratic and supportive of public policy, the D-Book […]
UK cable MSO Virgin Media’s upgraded set-top box – dubbed V6 – looks set to be unveiled on November 30th. Early details of the STB, anticipated to be UHD-compatible to match devices already released by rivals Sky and BT, were revealed in a Tweet in the summer, which said: “Sneak Preview: Say hello to our […]
LG Electronics has confirmed that owners of 2016 LG Smart TVs, will be able to take full advantage of Freeview Play functionality by scrolling back through their TV guide to enjoy shows from the last seven days. In addition, entertainment services from UKTV Play and STV will also join the range of catch up services […]