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The Federal Court of Australia has approved JCDecaux’s takeover of digital-out-of-home media company APN Outdoor. Following a meeting with shareholders on October 15th, shares in the company ceased trading on the 18th and the transaction is expected to be completed by the 31st. JCD first entered its bid to take over APN back in June. … Read more
Following the news that four Italian broadcasters have filed a case with the Lazio Regional Administrative Court to request changes to AgCom’s DTT frequency plan amid concerns around frequency allocation, Italy’s Council of State has issued a verdict in favour of Persidera and Europa TV in a similar case involving RAI and Mediaset. Persidera and … Read more
Global revenues from traditional pay TV and OTT TV episodes and movies will reach $265 billion in 2018; up from $254 billion in 2017 and $234 billion in 2015. Simon Murray, Principal Analyst at Digital TV Research, said: “This growth comes despite pay TV revenues falling by $4.4 billion in 2018. OTT TV episode and … Read more
Global revenues from traditional pay TV and OTT TV episodes and movies will reach $265 billion in 2018, up from $254 billion in 2017 and $234 billion in 2015, according to Digital TV Research. Principal analyst Simon Murray commented: “This growth comes despite pay TV revenues falling by $4.4 billion in 2018. OTT TV episode … Read more
ACCESS CO., LTD announced that its NetFront Browser BE v2 DTV Profile, the latest version of the high-performance browser for televisions, has been selected by Panasonic System Solutions Japan Co., Ltd. (“Panasonic”) for its CATV digital set-top box models that support the new 4K satellite broadcasting services set to start in December 2018. The browser … Read more
The latest version of the Access NetFront Browser BE v2 DTV Profile has been selected by Panasonic System Solutions Japan for its CATV digital set-top box models that will support the new 4K/8K satellite broadcasting services starting in December 2018. The browser will be used in the TZ-LT1000BW, a new basic model to be launched … Read more
At Ceatec in Japan, NTT Service Evaluation Laboratories showed a prototype of a 3D Sand Table display; i.e. one in which participants can view a 3D image while walking around it in a tabletop format. The tabletop has a special screen on it that is 1.1 m in diagonal and is designed to provide a … Read more
At the annual Ceatec trade show in Japan last week, Sharp showcased a number of 8K TVs along with other 8K ecosystem products – all designed to kick off the next evolution in TV technology: 8K. Their TVs go on sale next month and NHK is scheduled to begin regular 8K programming in December. The … Read more
A-PAB (Association of Professional Advertisers and Broadcasters) is a trade association in Japan that we have learned will now take an active role in promoting 8K and educating consumers for the Japanese market. At CEATEC, they had a booth where they were showcasing 8K TV and association components and accessories along with educational materials. On … Read more
Socionext was at Ceatec where they were promoting their chip set and playback solutions for 8K. One highlight is their SC1H05AT1 (HV5) SoC whose use in an 8K TV is shown in the diagram below and physically demonstrated at the show. (Socionext Supports 8K With Video and Bridge Chips) The HV5 does a bunch of … Read more
The HbbTV Association and Deutsche TV-Plattform have unveiled the line-up of speakers and panellists headlining the seventh HbbTV Symposium and Awards which take place in Berlin, Germany on November 14th and 15th. Besides the event’s hosts, participants will include executives from companies such as IHS Markit, Atresmedia, M6, ProSiebenSat.1 Digital, Digital UK, Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, … Read more
Norwegian-based technology start-up Ludenso (formerly MovieMask) has unveiled MagiMask, an augmented reality headset for use with smartphones. The device has been quietly in development for two years — it is now available to pre-order for $99 and will ship during the first quarter of 2019. It supports all AR-capable smartphones, from as large as Samsung … Read more
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