BBC Research & Technology has carried out one of the largest experimental broadcasts in many years, bringing together the NHK Super Hi Vision system, stereoscopic 3D and some of the department’s own 3D projects into the previously mothballed studio TC0 at Television Centre.
Orange Sport in talks with ESPN
September 30, 2010 10.03 Europe/London By
ESPN is reportedly in discussions with France Telecom to purchase the Orange Sport network. Details of the transaction, reported by Le Point, have yet to be finalized, but there are suggestions that a deal may be completed as early as November 1.
Autumn approvals from Cable Europe Labs
September 30, 2010 09.32 Europe/London By
Leading suppliers including Cisco, Netgear, Technicolor & Ubee have been given EuroDOCSIS certification by Cable Europe Labs. The approval of next-generation embedded multimedia terminal adapters (eMTAs) and cable modems underlines cable’s commitment to delivering the latest technology to its customers.
Slovenian telco provides progress report
September 30, 2010 09.25 Europe/London By
Telekom Slovenije has announced that its latest set-top box has been a resounding success.
New action plan broadens AEPOC remit
September 30, 2010 09.10 Europe/London By
European anti-piracy association AEPOC has unveiled a new action plan that places a new emphasis on extending the organisation’s intelligence capability.
Skylink rings in the changes
September 30, 2010 08.51 Europe/London By
The leading Czech/Slovak DTH platform Skylink has announced a number of important changes to its offer.
Musselman to retire from UPC
September 30, 2010 08.39 Europe/London By
Liberty Global has announced a series of management changes following the decision by Gene Musselman, managing director, European broadband operations, to retire from day-to-day business at the end of the year. His place will be taken by Diederik Karsten, the current managing director of UPC Netherlands.
Polish DTT finally launches
September 30, 2010 08.36 Europe/London By
Following of months of delays, digital terrestrial broadcasting will finally make its debut today (September 30) in Poland.
German ‘third channels’ to go HD in 2013/14
September 29, 2010 22.54 Europe/London By
All so-called ‘third channels’ from German public broadcaster ARD are going to be available in HD on the Astra satellite, according to a report in Medien Bulletin.
TechnoTrend launches mini-HD+ receiver
September 29, 2010 22.40 Europe/London By
The German manufacturer TechnoTrend Görler has announced the first ‘invisible’ HD+ satellite receiver. Known as mini Mini-HD-Receiver TT-micro S815 HD+, it measures only 15 x 14.6 x 4.6 cm and is capable of receiving SD, HD and HD+ signals.
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