Samsung Electronics has confirmed that all of the 2015 UHD TV models, encompassing Series 9 to Series 6 models, qualify for, and will display, the 4K Ultra HD logos developed by US trade body the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The CEA logos are only eligible to be used on UHD TVs that satisfy the highest […]
US technology trade association the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced the industry definition for high dynamic range (HDR) compatible video displays. HDR is a new capability that promises to deliver an expansive range of brightness and shadow detail, further enhancing the viewing experience. Paving the way for the introduction of HDR-Compatible Displays, the new […]
The Secure Content Storage Association (SCSA) – a consortium of companies in the entertainment and storage industries focused on developing technologies to make it easy and secure for consumers to purchase, transfer and view content across multiple electronic devices – has released licensing specifications for the Vidity-branded technology which it says will enable the best […]
The waiting is Déjà Vu all over again. We now know that satellite operator SES has reserved five channels for 4K/UHD launches. We know that Sky Deutschland has reserved 4K capacity. We know that SES has signed up a German shopping channel (pearl.tv) for transmission in 4K. We know that a major new general entertainment […]
Canon has introduced its snappily-named CJ12ex4.3B camera lens. Behind the code number is the fact that it is the world’s first wide-angle 4K camera lens with sensitive 2/3 inch sensors, and a 12x zoom functionality. This means that the camera is good for ENG work as well as meaning better coverage of sports, live events […]
Residents of Huntingdon – a market town in Cambridgeshire – have became the first people in the UK to take part in the field trial of a new type of ultrafast broadband technology from BT which will allow people to stream live ultra-high-definition 4K video content to multiple devices at once. The trial, which is […]
Amazon has revealed that Prime members in the UK can instantly watch the debut season of the Amazon Original Series, Mozart in the Jungle and the pilot of soon-to-launch Red Oaks in high dynamic range (HDR) at no additional cost to their membership, marking the first video service to offer HDR. The complete first season […]
SoftBank Corp, Japan’s leading mobile provider is partnering with Netflix for the Internet TV network’s launch in the country on September 2nd. SoftBank will exclusively offer a fully integrated Netflix experience, including billing. A 4K UHD package is also to be offered. Netflix also announced monthly pricing for the Japanese market as follows: Basic Plan […]
Marcien Jenckes, Comcast’s EVP of consumer services, has suggested that from a network and technology perspective, the operator is “ready today” for delivering 4K and HDR content. He told TechHive that like many things, consumer demand would determine how fast 4K and HDR content become pervasive. “The reality is that today, the total number of […]
Advanced Television talks to Markus Fritz of Eutelsat about their commitment to 4K UHD and their enthusiasm for sharing their experience with broadcasters, content producers and pre and post production. [bitsontherun VZ2NN7JQ-ni7dlelE]