dock10 top-spec smooths way for 4K TV production
dock10, the UK television facility, has announced a major investment to build a new broadcast network to support the future of television production. Connected to the top-spec 200Gbps network will…
Spain: Movistar adds 4K F1 channel
Telefónica’s pay-TV platform Movistar Plus is speeding up the launch of 4K content with the addition of a new UHD channel, Movistar Formula 1 4K. The first race to be…
European Tour, Tata test 8K VR golf
The European Tour and Tata Communications have completed a test of live 360° video in 8K Ultra High Definition. The technology test at Sky Sports British Masters shows how the most immersive 360° video and…
IHS: 2m 8K TV shipments by 2020
After declining unit-shipment volumes in 2017, global TV shipments are forecast to grow 3.6 per cent year over year in 2018, with additional 1.4 per cent growth in 2019, according…
IHS: Young males most likely to seek UHD content
According to Fateha Begum, associate director, connected devices, IHS Markit, adults under the age of 35, and particularly males, are most interested in UHD content when choosing a video service.…
Analyst: 4K poised to take over the living room
Nearly 50 per cent of all TVs shipped worldwide will, by year-end, be 4K, according to a market tracking report from Futuresource Consulting. The report, which includes TVs, broadcast coverage,…
Amazon unveils Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon has unveiled the Fire TV Stick 4K, claiming it to be “the most powerful streaming stick available”. The device, paired with an all-new Alexa Voice Remote, will ship in…
China Media Group launches 4K channel
China’s state radio and television broadcaster China Media Group has launched the CCTV 4K Ultra HD channel. The channel will broadcast 18 hours per day from 6am to midnight starting…
Spain: Movistar Plus adds 4K offer
Telefónica’s Movistar Plus has launched its 4K offer with a new UHD-equipped STB. The pay-TV platform will initially air football matches in 4K on two channels called beIN LaLiga 4K…
Roku: $40 4K player
Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is expanding its streaming player lineup with the addition of two new devices – the new Roku Premiere and the new Roku Premiere+. The…