Measat and Ericsson trial 4K/UltraHD

Measat Satellite Systems has begun trials with Ericsson to demonstrate the ability to provide live Ultra HD TV video (4K) contribution over MEASAT’s satellite network.

ESPN drops 3D, goes for 4K UltraHD

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Due to limited viewer adoption of 3D services to the home, ESPN has announced it is discontinuing ESPN 3D at the end of the year.

TV panel makers bet on Ultra HD growth

TV panel makers are betting on a high rate of growth for UltraHD (4K) LCD TVs during the next four years.

Digitürk Ultra HD demo on Eutelsat 7A

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Turkish pay-TV platform DigiTürk has launched an Ultra HD (4K) demonstration channel as part of a partnership with Eutelsat Communications.

Sony upbeat on 4K

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PEVE Entertainment 2013 – London. Sony is positive about the prospects for 4K despite the technology still being in its early days.

SES wants to jump start 4K UltraHD

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MIPTV 2013 – Cannes. With Sony screens across the Palais and two conference sessions, there was no escaping 4K UltraHD.

Sony slashes 4K UltraHD prices

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Sony is bringing down its prices for 4K Ultra~HD sets in the US with prices starting at $4,999.

MIP and Sony to showcase 4K

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MIPTV has partnered with Sony to present 4K Ultra HD at this year’s show.

3net adds native 3D and 4K projects

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3net Studios, the production company from Sony, Discovery and IMAX, has begun principal photography on two native 3D television series.

HBO: a pioneer’s perspective

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3D with glasses is effectively dead, while it is doubtful consumers want 4K, in the view of Bob Zitter, EVP and CTO, HBO.