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Satellite Leads European DTV

IP-Network’s Television International Key Facts 2014 presentation shows that 87% of households in the EU were receiving digital TV last year. Finland, Greece, Italy and the UK have now achieved 100% digital penetration. Germany is at 69%. Satellite DTH is the most commonly-used method of receiving DTV in Europe (33%), followed by DTT (29%), cable … Read more

CEA Aids Sales of UltraHD TVs

The CEA in the US has created a guide for retailers to help them explain UltraHD technology to consumers. It is part of a push to boost spending in the category. There is also a glossary of terms, and responses to frequently asked questions (such as the difference between ‘4k’ and ‘UltraHD’). Access the guide … Read more

TVP Trials UltraHD Over HbbTV

TVP, the Polish public broadcaster, is to trial an UltraHD test transmission over HbbTV this month. A signal will be sent over the internet to the PIKE conference in Lodz, between 6th and 9th October. Wieslaw Lodzikowski, the head of TVP Technology, told Wirtualne Media that TVP has no plans to broadcast in UltraHD via … Read more

Athene’s FMM Suitable for 500ppi+ OLEDs

Japanese semiconductor technology firm Athene has developed a new fine metal mask (FMM) technique, specifically for high-precision OLED production. According to the Nikkei Asian Review, the new mask is both stronger and more durable than others. It was developed by adding nickel and iron materials to the standard metal mask. This development enabled it to … Read more