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Arris lines up 4K set-tops and HDMI streaming sticks for 2015

TV technology provider Arris is planning to launch 4K set-tops and an operator-friendly streaming stick…

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Samsung unveils 4K TVs and UHD video pack

Samsung has unveiled its 2014 home entertainment product line-up, which includes a range of curved…

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4K ‘not an immediate concern’, says Liberty Global CEO

Ultra HD, also known as 4K, is “not an immediate concern” with consumers not yet…

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Vonetize to launch 4K streaming app

US-based smart TV app specialist Vonetize is set to launch a worldwide UHD content app,…

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Media companies looking to HEVC, 4K, says Elemental

Media companies are moving forwards with plans to roll out both HEVC compression technology and…

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NTV+ teams up with Elemental, Broadcom for 4K test

Russian pay TV broadcaster NTV+ has used the Sochi Winter Olympics to test broadcast transmissions…

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Denmark’s NIMB TV launches UltraHD mobile unit

Danish broadcast production start up NIMB TV has launched what it claims to be the…

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Web firms to benefit most from 4K, says Netflix CEO

Ultra High Definition, also known as 4K, will benefit online firms before traditional broadcasters, with…

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Brightcove and Rovi partner on HEVC and 4K

Brightcove and Rovi are partnering in a bid to “accelerate the adoption of next-generation video…

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Amazon partners with studios, programmers in 4K push

Amazon has revealed that it is working with major Hollywood studios and TV programmers, including Warner Bros, Lionsgate,…

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Sony collaborates with Netflix on 4K streaming

Sony is optimising its 2014 line of 4K Ultra HD TVs to support 4K streaming…

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ViXS and Wyplay partner on 4K, HEVC media gateway

Canada-based chipset firm ViXS and software specialist Wyplay have developed what they claim is the industry’s…

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Elemental demos live 4K60p HEVC, sets out ambition for wider encoding market

Video technology provider Elemental has demonstrated what it says is the first live, real-time HEVC-based…

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YouTube gearing up for 4K, admits HTML5 flaws

Google is set to migrate all the videos on YouTube to its recently launched VP9…

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North American 4K TV ownership to hit 10% in 2018

The proportion of North American households with a 4K TV set will pass 10% by…

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Netflix begins 4K trials

Netflix has reportedly added a small number of Ultra HD videos to its US site,…

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Elemental completes first 4K HEVC test

Video solutions and delivery firm Elemental Technologies successfully completed what it claimed was the world’s first…

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Elemental to launch first 4K HEVC encoding trial

Video solutions and content delivery firm Elemental Technologies is set to stage what it claims will…

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Toshiba to halve TV staff, plans 4K focus

Toshiba said it will halve its TV staff from 6,000 to 3,000 and shut down…

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Technicolor to launch first 4K STB next year

Technicolor is due to commercially launch its first 4K-compatible set-top box in 2014, after demoing…

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Sony launches 4K download service

Sony has what it claims to be the first 4K video download service, offering feature…

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BSkyB and BBC to lead UK Ultra HD forum

Representatives from BSkyB and the BBC will co-chair a new industry group, designed to help…

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Hispasat eyes 4K channel launch

Spanish satellite operator Hispasat plans to launch a 4K channel that will allow the industry…

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Elemental to highlight 4K and HEVC

Elemental Technologies will showcase its range of encoding solutions at ANGA COM, including its 4K…

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BBC confirms 4K tennis talks

The BBC has confirmed that it is in discussions with Sony and the All England…

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HD OTT and 4K VOD provide early markets for HEVC, says Harmonic

HD OTT to multiple screens is likely to be the key initial application for the…

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3net expands ultra HD programming slate

US 3D network 3net has unveiled a new slate of ultra HD programming, as the…