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Netflix’s 4K OK on Kaby Lake PCs with Edge

by Bob Raikes

Netflix has now made its content streamable on a PC, providing that PC has the 7th generation (Kaby Lake) processor and is running the Edge browser from Microsoft on Windows 10 (which is mandatory …

Google adds UltraHD to Play Movies – Extends Countries

by Bob Raikes

Following the introduction of the Chromecast Ultra streaming dongle, Google has said that it will supply UltraHD content from the Google Play Movies for $25 (or $8.00 to rent), up from $13 (or $4.00 …

MediaTek UltraCast Brings 4K Streaming

by Bob Raikes

Mediatek has announced its UltraCast technology which extends the Miracast Wi-Fi streaming system to support UltraHD content on the company’s Helio smartphone chipsets as well as chipsets for SmartTVs. The company said that it …

DVB SB Approves UHD HDR Specification

by Isaac Oburu

The specification covers various elements for the improvement of video and audio quality for broadcast TV services including High Dynamic Range (HDR) which significantly increases the contrast ratio and results in pictures with more …

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DVB Steering Board Approves Milestone Specification for Future UHDTV Services

by Isaac Oburu

At the 84th meeting of the DVB Steering Board (SB), which took place today, the latest specification for Ultra High Definition Television, UHD-1 Phase 2, was approved. The new specification is a major milestone …

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Google Adds UltraHD & HDR to Fiber Box

by Bob Raikes

Google has been cutting back on its plans to roll out its “Fiber” internet service. However, it seems to be still working on new developments of Google Fiber boxes and will release boxes with …

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2016 a Banner Year for 4K UHD TV: Display Sales to Grow 40 Percent as 4K Ecosystem Continues to Expand, Says CTA

by Isaac Oburu

Holiday (Q4) shipments of 4K Ultra High-Definition (4K UHD) televisions in the United States are expected to reach 4.5 million units, driving total 4K UHD sales for 2016 to 10 million units, a healthy …

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DTVP and DTG Organise Another Plugfest

by Yvette Raikes

The DTG and the German TV Platform (DTVP) are getting together for another Plugfest. It will focus on HDR and the interoperability of UHD devices using HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2. Manufacturers will be …

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CTA: Holiday 4K TV Sales to Top 4.5 million

by Bob Raikes

The CTA in the US described 2016 as a ‘banner year’ for UltraHD TVs, with TV sales with that resolution growing to 10 million units, up 40% over 2014. The group expects sales of …

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UltraHD Sony Smartphone at CES 2017?

by Bob Raikes

There are rumours that Sony will have a new Z7 smartphone at CES that has an UltraHD display, as included on the Xperia Z5 Premium, although it might also appear at Mobile World Congress …

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DS Supports ATSC 3.0

by Bob Raikes

DS Broadcast showed a new ATSC 3.0 decoder with both ROUTE (Real-Time Object Delivery over Unidirectional Transport) and MMTP (MPEG Media Transport) support. The BGD4100 Professional Decoder features decoding of UHD HEVC video with …

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PlayStation 4 Pro Now Here

by Bob Raikes

The Sony PlayStation Pro, which has enhanced graphics with 4K/UHD and HDR for streamed video and suitably adapted games, is now going on sale in Europe and the US at €400/$400. (Sony’s PlayStation “Pro” …