NHK has given details of Aktina Vision, a new 3DTV system, which the Japanese broadcaster says can be used for viewing natural 3D video without special glasses.
Arris completes Ruckus acquisition
Arris International has completed its acquisition of Brocade’s Rukus Wireless and ICX Switch business, the tech firm has announced.
SES delivers the World Games 2017 across Europe
The 10th edition of the World Games 2017 will be distributed in Europe jointly by SES and ATM System, the official host broadcaster for the multi-sport event.
Sky Deutschland scraps Sky 3D and Sky HD Fan Zone
German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland will close down its 3D channel on July 1, 2017.
Canal to license Showtime content in France
Canal+ Group has signed an exclusive licence with CBS to screen content from US premium channel Showtime.
3D channel for the Baltics
The VOD service Megogo has launched an interactive channel offering exclusive 3D video content.
Viasat shutters 3D channel
Viasat is to become the latest operator to close its 3D service.
3D: a mixed future
The number of 3DTV set sales is likely to increase 166% in the next four years, from a forecast 59.3 million in 2013 to 157.7 million in 2017.
BBC puts 3D development on hold
The BBC is to take a three-year holiday from the development of 3D programming with the corporation’s head of 3D admitting the UK public had not taken to the format.
BBC confirms Wimbledon 3D
As Wimbledon enters its second week, the BBC has confirmed it will screen the climax of the tennis championships in the 3D format.