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ITU-T Accepts G.fast G.9701 Standard

by Raverstead

With the 4k/UHD TV adoption, bandwidth requirements for all streaming solutions will go up. So far Netflix requires a stable 15 Mbps connection to stream 4k to the house. Other providers will have similar …

MTS Readies for UltraHD

by Raverstead

Russian satellite provider MTS will be ready to offer UltraHD services to its subscribers once reception equipment becomes available. MTS executives did not tell Russian media when, where or on what equipment the format …

Qualcomm Supports Higher Mobile Resolutions

by Raverstead

Qualcomm has spoken out in support of UltraHD smartphone screens. By mid- to late-2015, there will be several smartphones on the market using the format, the company believes. In an open document, Qualcomm argues …

Quantel Shows 8k 60fps Post-Production

by Raverstead

At Interbee 2014 (Tokyo, 19th – 21st November), Quantel will present what it says is the world’s first post-production technology demonstration in 8k at 60fps. Quantel’s Pablo Rio software and ‘multiple’ Nvidia Tesla GPUs …

Tags:4k| Large Display Monitor| Post Production| Super Hi-Vision (8K)| Vol 21 - Issue 45

High-Res Streaming Arrives on Amazon

by Raverstead

Amazon’s preparations (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 48) have now concluded. The company has launched UltraHD streaming on its Prime Instant Video service – although the service is currently only accessible on TVs, not …

Tags:4k| Amazon| Large Display Monitor| VOD in UltraHD & 4K| Vol 21 - Issue 49

Sony Provides UltraHD For Free…ish

by Raverstead

Sony is now offering customers five high-resolution films for free. Between 31st October and 27th December, customers with a 2014 Bravia UltraHD TV can take the ‘Privilege Movies 4k’ promotion to get 10 films, …

Nanotech Expands With Samsung

by Raverstead

Nanotech Entertainment has signed a deal with Samsung, making its Ultraflix VoD service available on all 2014 Samsung UltraHD TVs.

UltraHD Concert Available for Streaming

by Raverstead

The Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga concert, ‘Cheek to Cheek LIVE!’, which was recorded in UltraHD (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 38), is now available for streaming worldwide. LG and Amazon collaborated on the …

Direct TV Starts 4K Broadcasts This Year

by Norbert Hildebrand Don't Use

4K – Direct TV has announced that they are planning on starting 4K or UltraHD TV broadcasts this year. Via Satellite, a publication focusing completely on the satellite broadcast sector, interviewed Michael White, chairman, president …

Tags:4k| DirecTV| Large Display Monitor| Satellite| Vol 21 - Issue 48

LG Takes Deluxe Content

by Super User

UltraHD content will be delivered to LG’s new and current TVs by Deluxe Digital Distributions. The company, with operations in the USA, Europe and Asia, will handle content preparation and packing of native and …

Sky Tests UltraHD at Ryder Cup

by Super User

The Ryder Cup golf tournament is being filmed by Sky Sports in UltraHD, as part of a trial of the technology.

VGTel Partnership Expands Nanotech Network

by Super User

Nanotech, which recently signed a deal with Sony (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 37), has added new content to the Ultraflix Network. The library of UltraHD ‘Giant Screen’ films owned by VGTel-360 Entertainment & …