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UHD-1 Phase 2 approved

TVBEurope.com reports that the last specification for UHD TV, UHD-1 Phase 2, has been approved today following a DVB Steering Board (SB) meeting. The new specification is a major milestone for the industry, guaranteeing interoperability and enabling broadcasters and CE manufacturers to provide UHD-1 Phase 2 products and services. This could mean that the first […]  More

Hitachi develops camera tech that can capture video images without using a lens

FirstPost.com reports that Japanese multinational conglomerate company Hitachi Ltd. on Tuesday said it has developed a camera technology that can capture video images without using a lens, the first of this kind in Japan. “This camera technology makes it possible to make a camera lighter and thinner since a lens is unnecessary,” Xinhua news agency […]  More

Samsung just patented [pending] the holographic TV of the future

According to DailyDot.com, say goodbye to 3D television sets. The next generation of TV tech may soon replace the poor reception, annoying glasses, and limited content that has shaped the lackluster 3D TV experience. Patently Mobile discovered a patent recently filed by Samsung for a TV that uses holograms, taking the television viewing experience outside […]  More

Sweden cancels radio spectrum auction over security fears

Theiet.org reports that Sweden has cancelled an auction for radio spectrum frequency over fears that it may need to be used for emergency communications in the wake of heightened tensions in the Baltic region. The country is reviewing its communication systems for emergency and security services because of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Defence Minister Peter Hultqvist […]  More

Scottish island to use spare TV spectrum to speed-up broadband

Wired.co.uk reports that spare wireless spectrum leftover from the digital TV switchover will be used to improve broadband access on the Scottish island of Arran. The rollout, the first of its kind in Europe, will be used to improve broadband speeds for the island’s 5,000 residents. It’s hoped the use of TV white space can […]  More

Check Out Fox News’ Insane $30M Election Day Studio

Wired.com reports that election day isn’t just a competition between candidates vying for the presidency. It’s also a competition between networks vying for viewers. Television news programs spare no expense on studios that glow and pulse with video, audio, and on-screen graphics. “Election night is always one of the biggest nights of the year,” says Peter Blangiforti, […]  More

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Recipients of the 68th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards

For those who missed this last month, here’s the press release from NATAS: Tony Werner, President of Technology at Comcast  To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award New York, NY – October 6, 2016 — The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the recipients of the 68th Annual Technology & Engineering  Emmy® Awards that […]  More

48-megapixel CMOS sensor boasts global shutter and 8K video

Newatlas.com reports that the firm which developed the image sensor for the Leica M has announced its latest creation, a 48-megapixel CMOS sensor with a global shutter. CMOSIS says its new CMV50000 can also support 8K resolutions at 30 frames per second (fps), and boasts advanced noise-reduction features. The headline news about the CMV50000 is […]  More

Broadcasting Equipment Market Is Expected to Witness a Steady Growth by 2021

The following Press release was issued by Persistence Market Research on November 7, 2016: The broadcast equipment market is driven by various factors such as transition from analog to digital broadcasting, increasing focus on production automation, growing acceptance of HD worldwide and rising number of digital channels. New York, NY — (SBWIRE) — 11/07/2016 — […]  More

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