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ATSC Elevates Physical Layer to Candidate Status

The physical layer transmission system for ATSC 3.0 has been elevated to ‘Candidate Status’ by the Advanced Television Systems Committee. Field testing will begin now, in preparation for the standard’s finalisation, expected in 2016. ATSC president Mark Richer said, “This represents a major milestone, and we expect to see manufacturers developing prototypes that can test … Read more

Augmented Reality Solutions for Business Applications are Spreading

When we refer to augmented reality technology we often make a mental connection to head-mounted devices, even though most augmented reality applications will continue to run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. This is true for games as well as business applications. In most cases, AR is connected more to business applications, while … Read more

SpectraCal Seeks to Solve HDR Monitor Evaluation Need

A number of companies in Hollywood and beyond are already developing High Dynamic Range (HDR) content. But do they have accurate and calibrated HDR displays to master on? That’s the problem that SpectraCal is seeking to solve with its latest display evaluation software, CalMAN v5.6. To be clear, CalMAN v5.6 is not just for HDR … Read more

Statista Summarises European Streaming Challenges

Statista has put together a very interesting infographic on the rise of subscription video on demand (SVOD) services in Europe. Netflix is, of course, the market leader in SVOD. After a successful debut in North America, the firm has been trying to replicate the process in Europe. However, penetration varies wildly by country. In North … Read more

Microsoft Pleases DisplayMate with Ambient Performance

Display Daily’s friend, Ray Soneira of DisplayMate, has been busy, with a review of Samsung’s SUHD (Samsung Flagship LCD TV Stumbles on Viewing Angle) and LG’s OLED TVs last week, and a review of the Microsoft Surface 3 tablet this week. Soneira has been testing mobile devices since 2006, so he has seen a lot … Read more

Technicolor Acquisition Accelerates Drive 2020

Technicolor has acquired The Mill, a UK studio specialising in visual effects and content creation for the advertising industry. Technicolor paid €259 million, on a debt-free basis, for the acquisition. “In acquiring The Mill, we are executing on our Drive 2020 strategic objective of enhancing our market position in visual effects while improving profitability and … Read more

Apple Announces Record iPhone 6s & iPhone 6s Plus Sales

Apple® today announced it has sold more than 13 million new iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models, a new record, just three days after launch. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in more than 40 additional countries beginning October 9 including Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Taiwan. The new iPhones will … Read more

Home Entertainment for the Recorder Connoisseur

Continuing to push the boundaries, Panasonic is pleased to add six new models to its award winning range of Video products, making it easier than ever to store, view and record content. Incorporating superior technology as seen in the 2014 range, notable new features[1] include Freeview Play, TV Anywhere and 4K networking. Freeview Play Standing … Read more

Microsoft Changes Finance Reports

Microsoft will change the way that it reports its financial results, starting with its Q1 2016 fiscal year results. These will be issued on the 22nd October. The change was implemented to reflect Microsoft’s new strategy and ambitions in today’s mobile-first, cloud-first world. Operating revenue and incoming results will now be published based on three … Read more