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LandscapeHD ‘world’s highest quality’

The Landscape Channel has launched what it claims is the world’s highest quality television channel at MIP. LandscapeHD will broadcast its free to air channel in 1920 x 1080 progressive format (1080p), using innovative “cloud” technology developed by London based company Re:fine, experts in delivering digital content to an International market. LandscapeHD broadcasts classical and […]

March 28, 2011

A third of homes to buy 3DTV in next 3 years

Ownership of 3DTVs will accelerate rapidly over the next three years, according to research from Strategy Analytics. The report, “Global 3D-Enabled Device Sales Forecast,” predicts that 34 per cent of US homes will own a 3D-ready TV by 2014. In Europe, 3DTV ownership will grow even faster, with 42 per cent of homes owning a […]

March 25, 2011

Eutelsat awarded for Poland 3D broadcast

Eutelsat has been awarded a ‘Crystal Antenna of the World of Media’ for spearheading Poland’s first live satellite transmission in 3D for Canal+ Cyfrowy, operator of the Cyfra+, premium TV platform in Poland. The Crystal Award recognises Eutelsat’s achievement in May 2010 of live satellite broadcasting in 3D of a football match between Wisla Krakow […]

March 25, 2011

DTS champions HD audio technology for home entertainment at IP&TV World Forum

DTS, the leader in high definition (HD) audio technology, is exhibiting at IPTV World Forum 2011, from March 22-24, Olympia, London Meeting Room: MR4, showcasing its innovative technology as the premier HD audio solution for IP delivery. DTS’ rich legacy in HD audio and advances in audio quality for IP delivery are becoming more important […]

March 23, 2011

Corsair solutions signs new deal with TV One

Corsair Solutions, a distributor of professional video and multimedia solutions, has signed a new deal with TV One, a pioneering brand in the field of video conversion and image processing. Brad Morton, Sales Director at Corsair Solutions, said: “TV One has some fantastic solutions that are ideal for the rental, staging and fixed installation markets. […]

March 23, 2011

Japan’s HDTV, iPad supplies badly hit

Buyers of Japan’s high-tech consumer electronics kit and gadgets are about to find supplies drying up. Factory shutdowns because of the earthquake are beginning to impact the production of flat-panel TVs, iPads, tablets, games consoles, certain cameras and some ‘smart’ phones. The problems are compounded because of the mandatory electricity black-outs affecting much of the […]

March 21, 2011By Chris Forrester

Accedo and Ekioh unveil 3D games for IPTV

Accedo Broadband, provider of IPTV and Connected TV applications, and Ekioh, provider of browsers and SVG engines have confirmed the availability of casual games in 3D using Ekioh’s latest SVG software. Accedo’s Funspot game service is the most widely deployed IPTV game service in the world and contains more than 100 casual games in various […]

March 21, 2011

Research: 3DTV numbers look good for Germany

There is growing scepticism over the potential success for 3DTV in some markets, but not – seemingly – in Germany, where last year’s sales figures for 3D sets are likely to be dramatically exceeded. Forecasts from market research company GfK expect 2011 sales figures for 3D sales to top one million units, and significantly beyond […]

March 20, 2011By Chris Forrester

3D TV was over hyped

Early expectations of 3D TV were over hyped by the press, while current coverage laments the fact that 3D has not lived up to its promise. The reality is somewhere between the two extremes. 3D channels have been launched in North America, Europe, and Asia in 2010. More will come in 2011. In addition to […]

March 17, 2011

Murdoch: Viewers will demand more 3D

James Murdoch thinks audiences will ultimately want all big events to be recorded in 3D, though the chief executive of News Corp Europe and Asia admitted that filming sports in 3D for Sky in the UK had been “very hard” because of the need to duplicate cameras and staff but it had to be done. […]

March 16, 2011