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4K MLB All-Star Game on Sling TV

US streaming service Sling TV is to offer a 4K viewing experience, starting with FOX Sports’ 25th broadcast of the MLB All-Star Game on the evening of July 16th. For the first time, Sling TV subscribers, in certain markets, can enjoy a live event in 4K resolution, on supporting Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. […]

July 16, 2024

NBCUniversal Olympics on USA Network in 4K HDR

USA Network’s 24/7 coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, from July 24th to August 11th, will be available in 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos audio. Olympic programming on USA Network will focus on Team USA and team sports like Basketball, Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Volleyball and Water Polo. Other sports like Track and Field, 3×3 Basketball, […]

July 10, 2024

LG launches OLED evo M4 series TV

LG Electronics (LG) is set to begin the global rollout of its new OLED evo M4 series TV with the accompanying Zero Connect Box that provides wireless connectivity between the TV and the receiver. The company is presenting the new model in 65, 77, 83 and 97 inches. Powered by the LG α (Alpha) 11 […]

July 1, 2024

Ateme leads TVRI’s transition to 4K streaming

Ateme, a specialist in video compression, delivery and streaming solutions, has announced TVRI’s transition to 4K OTT powered by Ateme. TVRI, Indonesia’s national public broadcasting organisation, has selected Ateme’s Gen 7 video encoding and low latency streaming solutions to deliver 4K video quality to its viewers. With Ateme’s Just-In-Time Packager Origin, TVRI ensures seamless streaming […]

May 28, 2024

VITEC launches MGW Diamond-H 4K HDMI encoder

VITEC, a provider of IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions, is launching the MGW Diamond-H 4K HDMI encoder to further enhance its broad portfolio of HEVC encode and decode products. “VITEC is proud to introduce the MGW Diamond-H, a powerful compact 4K HDMI Encoder demonstrating our commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs […]

March 7, 2024

VITEC launches MGW Diamond-H 4K HDMI encoder

VITEC, a provider of IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions, is launching the MGW Diamond-H 4K HDMI encoder to further enhance its broad portfolio of HEVC encode and decode products. “VITEC is proud to introduce the MGW Diamond-H, a powerful compact 4K HDMI Encoder demonstrating our commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs […]

February 28, 2024

Spain’s UHD future “already proved”

Spain’s UHD Association held a briefing at the headquarters of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE) in Madrid, on the pioneering test of UHD-HDR broadcasting and next-generation audio (NGA), using 5G technology at different points of the chain, carried out in October 2023. The Association says that the event was “a milestone that opens […]

January 25, 2024By Chris Forrester

Jan 23 launch for France 2 UHD

Ahead of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, PSB group France Télévisions has announced the January 23rd launch of first 4K full-time channel, France 2 UHD. It will be followed on July 10th by France 3 UHD, a part-time channel dedicated to special events. The two UHD signals, which are set to present […]

January 23, 2024From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Report: Advanced TV sales to recover in 2024

According to data from DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants) there will be a meaningful recovery in the sale of some advanced, high-end and smart TVs as this year unfolds. Advanced TV shipments declined in both units and revenue in 2023, but both units and revenue are forecasted to resume growth in 2024, according to the […]

January 10, 2024By Chris Forrester

TalkTalk rolls out TV Hub upgrade to fibre customers

New and existing customers on TalkTalk’s fibre broadband packages (Fibre 35 & 65) can now get the TalkTalk TV Hub. The TV Hub launched earlier this year as a limited release for its Full Fibre customers and after strong demand, the connectivity provider will now be rolling out the release more widely. The TV Hub […]

December 14, 2023