Panellists at the opening session in the Sony 4K Ultra HD theatre at MIPCOM have declared that the broadcast industry is now at a stage where 4K is no longer a future prospect, with the suggestion that 2017 will see the format become mass-market. Joe Nakata, Senior Producer, Sony Corporation Japan, noted the importance of […]
HDR TV shipments will reach more than 4 million units in 2016 and grow to more than 30 million units by 2020, according to critical information, analytics and solutions source IHS Markit. The market for HDR-compatible TVs, defined as any sets compatible with basic HDR formats but utilising standard dynamic range displays, will be as […]
Sky customers who sign up for any TV package will now receive a Sky Q set top box as standard. Customers can opt for a 1TB or 2TB model. For a £15 (€16.6) installation charge, the 1TB box (500 hours storage) enables users to watch Sky TV simultaneously on two TV sets and stream recordings […]
The first ever Ultra HD Hitachi Roku TV models are now available in the US. Writing in the company blog, Chas Smith, SVP and general manager Roku TV & Players, notes that the three new TV models feature the Roku OS for one of the best streaming experiences in the industry and have access to […]
As expected, Google has confirmed it is launching a new version of its Chromecast streaming dongle that can stream 4K video. The ‘Chromecast Ultra’ will cost $79/€69 when it launches in 15 countries in November. The new device can load content 1.8 times faster than Google’s previous Chromecast dongles. It also supports Ethernet connectivity and […]
Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has unveiled a prototype 4K/8K ‘Super Hi-Vision’ Ultra-HD cable decoder box. The box is being showcased at the giant CEATEC Japan technology show (October 4th – 7th). The set-top box has been developed in conjunction with KDDI, Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM) and Japan Digital Serve Corp. NHK has been test-transmitting 4K content […]
ICT solutions provider Huawei has released VideoSense, what it says is first video experience visualisation management solution, marking a shift from KPI-centric passive network Operations and Maintenance (O&M) to user experience-centric proactive network management. It is designed to deliver video experience with visualised, manageable, and optimisable features to help operators achieve business success in the […]
Telefónica will rely on the development of 4K to increase its subscriber basis with the aim of reaching up to 1 million 4K subs by 2018. To this end, the company intends boost the purchase of 4K TV sets among its subscribers through agreements with the main electronic manufacturers and the manufacture of its own […]
Google is reportedly prepping to launch a 4K version of Chromecast. The ‘Chromecast Ultra’ device would bring 4K and HDR support to the streaming media device, and is already rumoured to cost double what the Chromecast currently costs. Google is planning a major event on October 4th, when such a device would likely be unveiled.
Consumer take-up of 4K Ultra HD TV sets is happening at a faster rate than was the case for HD, according to Gary Shapiro, President of the Consumer Technology Association. Speaking at the Welcome To The Future! Event in San Francisco, Shapiro told delegates that 4K Ultra HDs make up nearly 50 per cent of […]