The French media authority CSA has authorised TDF to operate a third pilot channel to broadcast in Ultra High Definition (UHD/4k) in Île-de-France, Nantes and Toulouse.
Smithsonian Networks launches premium OTT SVOD service
Smithsonian Networks is launching Smithsonian Channel Plus, a new ad-free subscription on-demand streaming service featuring over a thousand hours of content.
200m homes have an Ultra HD TV set
The number of homes worldwide using an Ultra HD TV has now passed the 200 million mark, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics’ Connected Home Devices service.
Insight TV‘s 4K UHD content now streams to Windows devices
Insight TV has announced that its 4K UHD content is now available to stream on all Universal Windows Platform (UWP) devices.
Third of video subscribers claim UHD impacts choice of video services
Men aged between 25 and 34 are the most interested in the availability of Ultra High Definition (UHD), according to a new IHS Markit survey.
Italian operas from RAI to air on Funbox UHD platform
SPI has formed a strategic deal with Italian public broadcaster RAI to bring Italian operas to Filmbox UHD platform.
4K STB global installed base reached 31 million units in 2017
The global installed base for 4K Set-top Boxes have grown to 31 million units, at the end of 2017, compared to only 3 million units in 2015, according to Data’s.
Arte gears up for Ultra HD
Arte and a number of technical partners will carry out a new full-scale technical test in UHD/HDR on September 12-22.
EBU to trial enhanced Ultra HD at 2018 European Athletics Championships
The European Broadcasting Union will be leading Ultra HD trials with five EBU members and industry partners at the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Berlin.
KPN signs Insight TV for more UHD content
Insight TV has signed a distribution deal with Dutch telecoms operator KPN.