Japan’s national broadcaster NHK has broadcast live 8K images via Eutelsat’s 12 West B satellite as it launched its new channel BS8K.
NHK Japan to launch the world’s first 8K channel
NHK will launch two new channels in December, including the world’s first 8K channel, NHK BS4K and NHK BS8K.
IHS Markit: 8K TV shipments to reach more than 400,000 units in 2019
After declining unit-shipment volumes in 2017, global TV shipments are forecast to grow 3.6% year over year in 2018, with additional 1.4% growth in 2019.
Samsung unveils 8K QLED TV at IFA 2018
IFA 2018 BERLIN. During its press conference at IFA 2018, Samsung Electronics has announced its foray into 8K with the unveiling of the Q900FN QLED 8K TV.
High-end TV sets drive global market
The sales of TV sets amounted to €45 billion in the first half of 2018 in the global market, around 1% more than in the same period last year, spurred by this year’s FIFA World Cup, according to German market research institute GfK.
LG shows first 8K OLED TV at IFA
IFA 2018 BERLIN. LG Electronics (LG) is introducing the world’s first 8K (7680 x 4320) OLED TV at IFA 2018.
SES picks Rohde & Schwarz for first 8K TV transmission
The new R&S PKU amplifier from German technology group Rohde & Schwarz was used for the uplink signal transmission during the first broadcast of an 8K TV signal by Astra satellite operator SES.
Report: nearly 6 million 8K TVs to ship In 2022
Sales of 8K Flat Panel TVs are expected to increase from 0.1 million in 2018 to 5.8 million in 2022, with China leading the way representing more than 60% of the total market during this period.
Vimeo adds HDR and 8k support
Vimeo has added HDR support to its video service, the company announced on its blog.
Japan gears up for 8K Olympics in ISDB-S3 standard
In preparation for the Olympic Games, the Japanese broadcasting world is getting ready for 8K Ultra HD TV.