February 8, 2008
According to its latest interim results, Sky attracted 64,000 new subscribers to its HD service in the second half of 2007, across the UK and Ireland.
Subscribers to Sky HD in the second half grew 18% to 422,000. Of the new HD customers, 19% were totally new customers, while the ...
Sky attracts 64,000 new HD subscribers
Story link: Sky attracts 64,000 new HD subscribers by Jan Harris
According to its latest interim results, Sky attracted 64,000 new subscribers to its HD service in the second half of 2007, across the UK and Ireland.
Subscribers to Sky HD in the second half grew 18% to 422,000. Of the new HD customers, 19% were totally new customers, while the ...
February 5, 2008
The Digital Television Group, a consortium of key broadcasters and manufacturers, is concerned about Ofcom's plans for high definition TV on the Freeview platform.
When the analogue signal switch-off is completed in 2012, Ofcom plans to auction the spectrum for other uses, with HDTV confined to the existing Freeview ...
Digital Television Group slates Ofcom’s HDTV plans
Story link: Digital Television Group slates Ofcom’s HDTV plans by Jan Harris
The Digital Television Group, a consortium of key broadcasters and manufacturers, is concerned about Ofcom's plans for high definition TV on the Freeview platform.
When the analogue signal switch-off is completed in 2012, Ofcom plans to auction the spectrum for other uses, with HDTV confined to the existing Freeview ...
February 4, 2008
NHK, the Japanese public broadcaster has revealed that its Super Hi-Vision video format may not be suitable for consumer HDTVs.
The company is developing the format as a successor to the current high-definition broadcast system, but the new technology requires a screen size of at least 60 ...
Ultra HD Format induces nausea in viewers
Story link: Ultra HD Format induces nausea in viewers by Jan Harris
NHK, the Japanese public broadcaster has revealed that its Super Hi-Vision video format may not be suitable for consumer HDTVs.
The company is developing the format as a successor to the current high-definition broadcast system, but the new technology requires a screen size of at least 60 ...
January 28, 2008
Gefen is producing a range of add-on HDTV solutions called Gefen TV in order to make professional quality solutions more accessible to domestic users.
The range is based on the company's professional series solutions, but features streamlined, user-friendly enclosures providing simple, plug and play connections for HDTV equipment.
The competitively-priced range is ...
Gefen announces add-on HDTV solutions
Story link: Gefen announces add-on HDTV solutions by Jan Harris
Gefen is producing a range of add-on HDTV solutions called Gefen TV in order to make professional quality solutions more accessible to domestic users.
The range is based on the company's professional series solutions, but features streamlined, user-friendly enclosures providing simple, plug and play connections for HDTV equipment.
The competitively-priced range is ...
January 22, 2008
Illuminaire has launched an ambient lighting system for flat-screen TVs, which can be installed in any home theatre set-up.
The system comprises ultra-thin LED wands to surround a TV and speakers. It is claimed that they enhance TV viewing and reduce eye-strain.
The wands offer a range of effects, ...
Illuminaire launches ambient lighting for flat screens
Story link: Illuminaire launches ambient lighting for flat screens by Jan Harris
Illuminaire has launched an ambient lighting system for flat-screen TVs, which can be installed in any home theatre set-up.
The system comprises ultra-thin LED wands to surround a TV and speakers. It is claimed that they enhance TV viewing and reduce eye-strain.
The wands offer a range of effects, ...
January 18, 2008
Broadcast International claims that video encoders built on its CodecSys Video Compression Software and multi-core processors, enable HDTV broadcasts to be delivered at 3 Mbps or less on 90% of PCs and 300 million mobile devices.
This would represent substantial cost savings by reducing the bandwidth required for satellite, ...
Broadcast International announces 3 Mbps HD Video
Story link: Broadcast International announces 3 Mbps HD Video by Jan Harris
Broadcast International claims that video encoders built on its CodecSys Video Compression Software and multi-core processors, enable HDTV broadcasts to be delivered at 3 Mbps or less on 90% of PCs and 300 million mobile devices.
This would represent substantial cost savings by reducing the bandwidth required for satellite, ...
January 14, 2008
Belkin demonstrated the FlyWire HD box at the CES event in Las Vegas, a device which transmits HD content wirelessy over the 5GHz band, minimising signal interference.
The Belkin Flywire's transmitter is simply connected to a device such as a Blu-Ray player or PS3 and the receiver is ...
Belkin demos Wireless HD box at CES
Story link: Belkin demos Wireless HD box at CES by Jan Harris
Belkin demonstrated the FlyWire HD box at the CES event in Las Vegas, a device which transmits HD content wirelessy over the 5GHz band, minimising signal interference.
The Belkin Flywire's transmitter is simply connected to a device such as a Blu-Ray player or PS3 and the receiver is ...
January 11, 2008
VIZIO has released a new plasma, named as Jive. Why Jive you say? Well, after seeing all the stuff that this TV can do, you can't help but jump and jive to this all-in-one home theater package. The JV50P is a 50-inch monster that comes in bundled with a ...
VIZIO JV50P 50″ Plasma HDTV
Story link: VIZIO JV50P 50″ Plasma HDTV by Franz Bicar
VIZIO has released a new plasma, named as Jive. Why Jive you say? Well, after seeing all the stuff that this TV can do, you can't help but jump and jive to this all-in-one home theater package. The JV50P is a 50-inch monster that comes in bundled with a ...
December 20, 2007
North American film distributor, Lionsgate, plans to include innovative, interactive technology on forthcoming Blu-ray films.
The company claims that its next two titles will have entirely new features which will "push the limits of next-gen interactivity".
Lionsgate's "War" title will feature a network-connected game which allows people to join up ...
Lionsgate adopts next-gen interactivity on Blu-ray
Story link: Lionsgate adopts next-gen interactivity on Blu-ray by Jan Harris
North American film distributor, Lionsgate, plans to include innovative, interactive technology on forthcoming Blu-ray films.
The company claims that its next two titles will have entirely new features which will "push the limits of next-gen interactivity".
Lionsgate's "War" title will feature a network-connected game which allows people to join up ...
December 19, 2007
Toshiba claims that the Qosmio G40 is the first laptop in the world to feature a rewritable HD DVD Drive. The new model builds on the success of its predecessor, the Qosmio G40-10E, which was the first with a writeable HD DVD drive.
The Qosmio G40, which is ...
Toshiba’s laptop first with rewritable HD DVD
Story link: Toshiba’s laptop first with rewritable HD DVD by Jan Harris
Toshiba claims that the Qosmio G40 is the first laptop in the world to feature a rewritable HD DVD Drive. The new model builds on the success of its predecessor, the Qosmio G40-10E, which was the first with a writeable HD DVD drive.
The Qosmio G40, which is ...
December 18, 2007
Venturer is launching its SHD7001 High Definition DVD player in the UK.
The low-cost player will be available with an add on package worth £50.00 which will include Hulk and Troy HD DVDs, a free HDMI cable.
It will also include a voucher for 5 more free HD ...
Venturer launching SHD7001 High-def DVD player
Story link: Venturer launching SHD7001 High-def DVD player by Jan Harris
Venturer is launching its SHD7001 High Definition DVD player in the UK.
The low-cost player will be available with an add on package worth £50.00 which will include Hulk and Troy HD DVDs, a free HDMI cable.
It will also include a voucher for 5 more free HD ...
December 12, 2007
New research from market intelligence firm, The Diffusion Group (TDG), finds that more people in the US, who are thinking of buying an HD TV in the next six months, are considering buying an HD DVD player than those who are thinking of buying a Blu-ray Disc ...
TDG finds US high-def TV buyers favour HD DVD
Story link: TDG finds US high-def TV buyers favour HD DVD by Jan Harris
New research from market intelligence firm, The Diffusion Group (TDG), finds that more people in the US, who are thinking of buying an HD TV in the next six months, are considering buying an HD DVD player than those who are thinking of buying a Blu-ray Disc ...
December 5, 2007
Sony has announced that high-definition video downloads will be soon be available for the PlayStation 3.
The service will be launched in Japan, on 13 December, when the release of driving game Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be accompanied by motor-racing related content.
The game launch will be supported with a ...
Sony announces HD TV downloads for PS3
Story link: Sony announces HD TV downloads for PS3 by Jan Harris
Sony has announced that high-definition video downloads will be soon be available for the PlayStation 3.
The service will be launched in Japan, on 13 December, when the release of driving game Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be accompanied by motor-racing related content.
The game launch will be supported with a ...
December 3, 2007
The BBC has now officially launched its free BBC HD channel on cable and satellite, after running test transmissions on the platforms since 2006.
The channel will operate for at least four hours a day. This will eventually increase to nine hours, between 3 pm and midnight.
Films ...
BBC launches BBC HD on cable and satellite
Story link: BBC launches BBC HD on cable and satellite by Jan Harris
The BBC has now officially launched its free BBC HD channel on cable and satellite, after running test transmissions on the platforms since 2006.
The channel will operate for at least four hours a day. This will eventually increase to nine hours, between 3 pm and midnight.
Films ...
November 29, 2007
Venturer is launching its SHD7001 HD DvD player in late December. The low-cost, standalone player is similar to the SHD7000 model, which Venturer demonstrated at the IFA exhibition in August.
The player is compatible with 720p and 1080i high definition and can upscale standard definition content via HDMI. It ...
Venturer launching SHD7001 low-cost HD DVD player
Story link: Venturer launching SHD7001 low-cost HD DVD player by Jan Harris
Venturer is launching its SHD7001 HD DvD player in late December. The low-cost, standalone player is similar to the SHD7000 model, which Venturer demonstrated at the IFA exhibition in August.
The player is compatible with 720p and 1080i high definition and can upscale standard definition content via HDMI. It ...
November 28, 2007
Communications regulator, Ofcom, is proposing a technology upgrade to allow more channels and high definition (HD) broadcasts.
The regulator proposes to change coding standard used for digital terrestrial television (DTT) from MPEG2 to MPEG4, which is twice as efficient.
The DVB-T2 European transmission standard would also be adopted, increasing ...
New Ofcom rules will bring HD to Freeview
Story link: New Ofcom rules will bring HD to Freeview by Jan Harris
Communications regulator, Ofcom, is proposing a technology upgrade to allow more channels and high definition (HD) broadcasts.
The regulator proposes to change coding standard used for digital terrestrial television (DTT) from MPEG2 to MPEG4, which is twice as efficient.
The DVB-T2 European transmission standard would also be adopted, increasing ...
November 27, 2007
Samsung has introduced a third generation Blu-ray disc player, the BD-P1400.
The player is fully compatible with 24 movie frames per second playback, allowing movies to be played back in their native format.
The player’s Movie Frame (24Fs) feature allows the HDMI v1.3 output to be adjusted to 24 fps ...
Samsung launches BD-P1400 Blu-ray disc player
Story link: Samsung launches BD-P1400 Blu-ray disc player by Jan Harris
Samsung has introduced a third generation Blu-ray disc player, the BD-P1400.
The player is fully compatible with 24 movie frames per second playback, allowing movies to be played back in their native format.
The player’s Movie Frame (24Fs) feature allows the HDMI v1.3 output to be adjusted to 24 fps ...Blu-ray beats HD DVD on disc sales in Europe
Story link: Blu-ray beats HD DVD on disc sales in Europe by Jan Harris
Sales of Blu-ray movie discs have exceeded one million in Europe, outselling the rival HD DVD format by more than 2-1, and according to the Blu-ray Disc Association, if Blu-ray gaming discs were included in the figures, the number would be 21 million sold.
Blu-ray discs account for ...
November 26, 2007
According to the Blu-ray Disc Association, the Blu-ray format dominates the recorder market in Japan, holding a 97% share.
The figures are from the week to 12 November, and cover sales of next-generation machines capable of recording HDTV.
Japan is ahead of the rest of the world ...
Blu-ray holds 97% of Japanese recorder market
Story link: Blu-ray holds 97% of Japanese recorder market by Jan Harris
According to the Blu-ray Disc Association, the Blu-ray format dominates the recorder market in Japan, holding a 97% share.
The figures are from the week to 12 November, and cover sales of next-generation machines capable of recording HDTV.
Japan is ahead of the rest of the world ...
November 23, 2007
Toshiba UK is giving away free HD DVDs to customers who purchase its new HD laptops with a built-in HD DVD player.
Toshiba HD laptops feature a high definition wide screen display, in sizes up to 17 inches.
HD movies can be viewed on the laptop, ...
Toshiba UK offers free HD DVDS with HD Laptops
Story link: Toshiba UK offers free HD DVDS with HD Laptops by Jan Harris
Toshiba UK is giving away free HD DVDs to customers who purchase its new HD laptops with a built-in HD DVD player.
Toshiba HD laptops feature a high definition wide screen display, in sizes up to 17 inches.
HD movies can be viewed on the laptop, ...