April 30, 2008
SDV, or Switched Digital Video technology, distributes video over cable TV coaxial lines more effectively and, according to In-Stat, it is helping cable operators expand HDTV and high speed data services.
Recent research by In-Stat revealed that large cable TV systems will drive the early market ...
In-Stat Reports Switched Digital Video Will Give a Big HD Boost
Story link: In-Stat Reports Switched Digital Video Will Give a Big HD Boost by Grant Draper
SDV, or Switched Digital Video technology, distributes video over cable TV coaxial lines more effectively and, according to In-Stat, it is helping cable operators expand HDTV and high speed data services.
Recent research by In-Stat revealed that large cable TV systems will drive the early market ...
March 27, 2008
The BBC is launching an HD trial which will include 2006 World Cup coverage and major Wimbledon matches.
The trial will start with World Cup 2006, including the final on Sunday 9 July. It will be the first major sporting event to be broadcast in HD ...
BBC to broadcast Wimbledon and World Cup in HD
Story link: BBC to broadcast Wimbledon and World Cup in HD by Jan Harris
The BBC is launching an HD trial which will include 2006 World Cup coverage and major Wimbledon matches.
The trial will start with World Cup 2006, including the final on Sunday 9 July. It will be the first major sporting event to be broadcast in HD ...
March 14, 2008
The BBC test-screened the RBS Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and England, in what is believed to be the first-ever live test screening of an international sports event in 3D HDTV via satellite.
The screening, at Riverside Studios in London, was enabled by a joint ...
BBC tests 3D HDTV broadcast of Six Nations rugby
Story link: BBC tests 3D HDTV broadcast of Six Nations rugby by Jan Harris
The BBC test-screened the RBS Six Nations rugby match between Scotland and England, in what is believed to be the first-ever live test screening of an international sports event in 3D HDTV via satellite.
The screening, at Riverside Studios in London, was enabled by a joint ...
December 13, 2007
If there's one thing you can definitely say about the future in HDTV, it's that as demand for HDTV services rises, so will the demand on bandwidth carriers.
Video content is so much more bandwidth intensive than normal internet services such as calling up webpages, and we've already seen warnings pitched to ...
Who will lead HDTV broadcasting?
Story link: Who will lead HDTV broadcasting? by Brian Turner
If there's one thing you can definitely say about the future in HDTV, it's that as demand for HDTV services rises, so will the demand on bandwidth carriers.
Video content is so much more bandwidth intensive than normal internet services such as calling up webpages, and we've already seen warnings pitched to ...
December 10, 2007
A high-definition version of Channel 4 has been launched on Sky HD.
Channel 4 HD will carry the same programmes as the standard channel, but will show high-definition versions of programmes whenever possible.
The channel will be available to Sky HD subscribers at no extra cost.
Sky HD, which was launched ...
Channel 4 HD launched on Sky
Story link: Channel 4 HD launched on Sky by Jan Harris
A high-definition version of Channel 4 has been launched on Sky HD.
Channel 4 HD will carry the same programmes as the standard channel, but will show high-definition versions of programmes whenever possible.
The channel will be available to Sky HD subscribers at no extra cost.
Sky HD, which was launched ...
October 8, 2007
Virgin Media has announced plans to provide Channel 4's 4oD programmes via its own on demand service. Some of the 4oD content will be show in high definition format.
Although Channel 4's high definition simulcast is not scheduled to launch until December, some of its content is already available ...
Virgin Media to offer high-def 4oD service
Story link: Virgin Media to offer high-def 4oD service by Jan Harris
Virgin Media has announced plans to provide Channel 4's 4oD programmes via its own on demand service. Some of the 4oD content will be show in high definition format.
Although Channel 4's high definition simulcast is not scheduled to launch until December, some of its content is already available ...
October 5, 2007
Victor Co of Japan Ltd (JVC) demonstrated a prototype of its ultra-high definition camera for TV and movies at CEATEC, the consumer electronics and IT trade show in Japan.
The 4K camera shoots 30 frames-per-second video at 3840 x 2048 pixels. This gives a total resolution equivalent to four current-generation high-definition ...
JVC demos quadruple HD TV camera
Story link: JVC demos quadruple HD TV camera by Jan Harris
Victor Co of Japan Ltd (JVC) demonstrated a prototype of its ultra-high definition camera for TV and movies at CEATEC, the consumer electronics and IT trade show in Japan.
The 4K camera shoots 30 frames-per-second video at 3840 x 2048 pixels. This gives a total resolution equivalent to four current-generation high-definition ...
July 16, 2007
A report by the Denver Post has suggested that the increased costs of expanding into high definition broadcasting could force smaller cable companies to consolidate in order to remain competitive.
At present the US market in particular has a large number of smaller cable TV operators, but the need to ...
HD broadcasts could cause cable buyouts
Story link: HD broadcasts could cause cable buyouts by Kathryn Lang
A report by the Denver Post has suggested that the increased costs of expanding into high definition broadcasting could force smaller cable companies to consolidate in order to remain competitive.
At present the US market in particular has a large number of smaller cable TV operators, but the need to ...
July 3, 2007
According to a report by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in America, the majority of HDTV set buyers do so for watching movies and games - not for watching actual HDTV broadcasts.
As many as 56% of respondents didn't receive any HDTV programming at all - instead preferring to use their ...
HDTV Sets: For movies, not broadcasts
Story link: HDTV Sets: For movies, not broadcasts by Brian Turner
According to a report by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in America, the majority of HDTV set buyers do so for watching movies and games - not for watching actual HDTV broadcasts.
As many as 56% of respondents didn't receive any HDTV programming at all - instead preferring to use their ...
May 15, 2007
HDTV Affecting the Weather
Story link: HDTV Affecting the Weather by Kathryn Lang
Finally, the viewers will get to see the weather as it really appears live and in person.
The Weather Channel, which is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, has broken ground on a new studio that is part of its transformation into HDTV. The $50 million effort will combine new technology, equipment, studio space, and endless hours of training for ...
April 17, 2007
HDTV by 2009 – Maybe Not
Story link: HDTV by 2009 – Maybe Not by Kathryn Lang
The United States is set to go digital as of 2009, which had been great news for HDTV fans. Regulations are in place that will force all content providers to begin broadcasting in digital. In March of 2007, all televisions that were manufactured or imported into the country had to be HD ready. Those people not on-board ...
March 28, 2007
HDTV Sees Nature In a Whole New Way
Story link: HDTV Sees Nature In a Whole New Way by Kathryn Lang
Discovery started releasing its Planet Earth series recently, a look at nature as no one has seen it before made all the more intense through HDTV. If you didn’t know it was coming, then you don’t watch TV at all. This series has been hyped from here to eternity and back again. There is nothing worse ...
March 16, 2007
View the World in HDTV
Story link: View the World in HDTV by Kathryn Lang
The HDTV experience can be hypnotic. The clarity and quality of the picture draws you in to the experience so that you feel as if you are there. The Discovery Channel is set to take this experience to a whole new lever.
On March 16, Discovery will debut its first episode of the Planet Earth series on its ...
February 27, 2007
HDTV for Free - the Old fashioned Way
Story link: HDTV for Free - the Old fashioned Way by Kathryn Lang
After spending all you money on that new HDTV, what are you going to watch on it? Most new owners have been disappointed to find that the current programming they have through their cable or satellite is not designed for high definition. In order to upgrade, it’s going to cost even more money.
It’s enough already.
There is now ...
February 17, 2007
Get HDTV for Free
Story link: Get HDTV for Free by Kathryn Lang
Want to get HDTV programming for free? In many countries, like the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Australia, and Japan, it is possible to use an antenna to receive HD programs.
Unless the current plan is revised, viewers in the UK will not benefit from this form of HDTV broadcasting.
The only way to receive HDTV is to subscribe to ...
January 25, 2007
HDTV Will Be Availble For the Super Bowl
Story link: HDTV Will Be Availble For the Super Bowl by Kathryn Lang
HDTV saw a surge in sales recently; partly due to the great prices offered during holiday sales. After shelling out big money to get the front row – fifty yard line view for the upcoming Super Bowl, many consumers have been disappointed to find that those pictures don’t exist.
For a true-high definition picture from cable providers, not only is ...
January 22, 2007
HDTV to Hit Southeast Asia
Story link: HDTV to Hit Southeast Asia by Kathryn Lang
High Definition Television (HDTV) is coming to Southeast Asia.
StarHub, one of the regions largest pay-TV providers has added two HDTV channels to the lineup – Discovery and National Geographic Channel.
StarHub has been at the forefront of programming that gives the consumers control over what they view. In 2004, it introduced DigitalCable. In 2005, it brought out DemandTV. ...
December 27, 2006
HDTV - too much detail?
Story link: HDTV - too much detail? by Brian Turner
The clear, crisp life like quality of HDTV is enough to make most people cringe, but add to it the jumbo sized pictures that many of the HDTV sets carry, and ever wrinkle, line, or blemish will be blazing to the world. Not exactly the “top model” images most television personalities are always trying to attain.
The technology has proven ...
December 23, 2006
FCC allows new HDTV services stateside
Story link: FCC allows new HDTV services stateside by Brian Turner
Telcos have been itching to get into the HDTV market. Past regulations have hindered their launch into the new services, but that may all be about to change.
The FCC has just approved new regulations that will make it easier for telcos to launch new TV services. One of the aspects of the new regulations is that it ...HDTV for Freeview?
Story link: HDTV for Freeview? by Brian Turner
Itʼs round one of the HDTV fight, and broadcasters intend to fight to the death.
Broadcasters are set to lobby the government and the media regulator Ofcom to provide spectrum to carry HDTV on Freeview.
Ofcom did not earmark the spectrum for this use. It is hoping to auction the coveted radio spectrum which will be released by the switchover from ...