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NEP UK serves up expanded UHD coverage at Wimbledon
NEP UK is using 224 channels of conversion to deliver both HD SDR and UHD HDR to rights holders around the world
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Rocket Man: BBC iPlayer viewers stream Glastonbury 47.5 million times
Sir Elton John's appearance on the Pyramid Stage on Sunday was streamed 4.3 million times
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Addressable TV industry predicted to reach $87 billion in next three years
The report by Ampere Analysis suggests new technologies such as generative AI may begin to support the creative process in the next few years...
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Sky Live aims to transform how viewers interact with their TV
Sky Live has a 12MP HDR-capable smart camera with 106° wide field of view (WFOV)
Artificial Intelligence
BBFC explores power of AI solutions for compliance
The project is using AWS's cloud services that support AI technologies, and complements the BBFC’s existing classification and compliance processes
Media Delivery
LaLiga signs deal to ‘unlock interactive experiences’ for broadcasters
Broadcasters and LaLiga's own VoD platform can generate revenue via sponsorships, advertising, e-commerce and where permitted gaming advertising and affiliate fees
Media Consumption
Apple Vision Pro: Transforming the sport and media industry with augmented reality
Writing exclusively for TVBEurope, Matt Stagg, sport, media and entertainment technology innovator, details his thoughts on Apple's new AR/VR headset and its potential impact...
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IMAX print of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is 11 miles long and weighs 600 pounds
The film will be released in a number of formats, including IMAX 70mm, 70mm, IMAX digital, 35mm, and Dolby Cinema
Artificial Intelligence
New company uses neuroscience, AI and emojis to help viewers find what they want to watch
The platform's propriety AI system can accurately match film content with a specific emotional journey, enabling users to rapidly discover the content that’s relevant...
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BT Sport will broadcast all three European finals for free
All three games will be available for free on TV, online or mobile
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Analysts: Broadcaster viewing to shrink to below half of total video viewing by 2028
Enders Analysis suggests streaming services will increase their share from 15 per cent to 23 per cent during the same period
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What content owners should consider when delivering SDR and HDR content
InterDigital's vice president of technology, Alan Stein, shares his perspective on the elements that content owners and aggregators should consider when implementing solutions that...
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Sky News works with Atlantic Productions on AR Coronation experience
Sky News has created an immersive augmented reality experience that lets viewers engage and interact with two digital twins of the Coronation Crowns. Atlantic...
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Viaplay comes to Roku devices in the UK
Viaplay Group and Roku have agreed a multi-year partnership that sees the Viaplay streaming service available for subscription through Roku devices in the US,...
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New on demand research shows struggle for Netflix in UK
Kantar's UK entertainment on demand study shows promising signs for ITVX and AppleTV+, while Netflix experiences a gradual decline across all areas, including content...
Adtech
Supponor and Telstra announce virtual advertising offering
Supponor and Telstra Broadcast Services have announced a joint offering to bring virtual advertising to the sports world
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Mixed results for Netflix
More questions than answers from earnings report as streaming giant offers lighter forecast than expected
Media Consumption
Global OTT revenues to hit $235 billion in 2028
New data from Digital TV Research predicts that global OTT TV episode and movies revenues will reach $235 billion in 2028, and increase of...
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Ultra HD Forum updates industry guidelines to make them more user-friendly
The updated guidelines aim to offer greater clarity on HDR in the production book (Blue) and include updated linear metadata for immersive audio
Media Consumption
BBC iPlayer to stream Coronation in UHD HDR
BBC iPlayer’s UHD stream will also use Wide Colour Gamut
Media Delivery
BitFire introduces HDR for live video transmission
The update leverages BitFire’s software-defined platform to increase broadcast capabilities using the company's hardware already deployed
Media Consumption
Ai-Media agrees subtitling partnership with Dynamic Captioning
The deal enables Dynamic Captioning to deploy Ai-Media’s automated captioning solution, LEXI, which leverages artificial intelligence
Media Consumption
BBC One HD begins rollout on Freeview/Youview in England
The first phase regions include East Midlands, West Midlands, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, London, Channel Islands and Yorkshire
Media Consumption
Ai-Media launches live subtitling with GB News
GB News now subtitles its 24/7 coverage using Ai-Media’s Smart Lexi hybrid subtitling solution, which combines ASR automation with human curation
Media Consumption
Virgin Media kicks off Sky Sports in UHD
Available channels include Sky Sports Main Event Ultra HD and Sky Sports Ultra HD 1
Media Consumption
Spanish broadcaster RTVE employs SAPEC solutions to deliver 4K DTT broadcasts
The Sivac-ONE Media Processor module (SMP1000), received the signal sent from the IBC in Qatar via IP and fibre, decoding it so that both...
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How data, personalisation and interactivity can attract the viewers of the future
Jean-Christophe Pineault, sales manager, sports, at MediaKind, looks at how sports leagues and broadcasters can monetise the digital sports fan journey
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ITVX to launch ‘world-first’ British Sign Language channel
The streamer will also have around 90 per cent of on-demand programmes and 80 per cent of live programmes available with subtitles
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Wales v England peaks at 18.7m on BBC, while iPlayer enjoys best ever week
BBC announces that 18.7 million tune in to its coverage of Wales v England as BBC iPlayer reports its best ever week
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Global OTT revenues to hit $243 billion by 2028
Revenues from OTT television and movies predicted to generate $17 billion in 2023, growing to $243 billion globally by 2028
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BBC One HD rolls out to the regions
Viewers with Freesat, Freeview, Sky and YouView devices will be able to watch local BBC One programming in HD by April 2023
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Spain gives UHD broadcasts the green light
UHD Spain announced that the tests will take place in "practically all the provincial capitals and in some additional important cities"
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England’s World Cup opener breaks BBC streaming records
However, in terms of linear viewing a bigger audience tuned into ITV's coverage of Wales's draw against the United States
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Spain’s RTVE set for ‘world first’ 4K DTT broadcast
Broadcaster will air around 20 matches from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 4K UHD
Media Consumption
Apple ‘building 3D video service’ for new AR headset
The company has long been rumoured to be planning to launch an augmented reality headset next year
Media Consumption
Study: The way UK viewers watch sport is ‘nearing a tipping point’
Study by Grabyo suggests sports fans in the UK are increasingly choosing to watch content on their smartphones or via a streaming device over...
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BBC iPlayer reports record third quarter viewing driven by sports, national events
The BBC reported its BVoD service saw 1.65 billion streams between July and September, a record for the third quarter of the year
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BBC to stream ‘most of’ its FIFA World Cup games in UHD HDR
Broadcaster has the rights to 33 matches during Qatar 2022, including the big game between Wales and England on 29th November.
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Tackling the creative challenges of HDR
Imagine Communications' John Mailhot explains how, with the right technical infrastructure, the scene is set for increased deployment of HDR in more live event...
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The coming of age of 12G
With recent advances in product design, it’s increasingly apparent that many in the broadcast industry are going to bypass quad-link solutions in favour of...
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Countdown to kick-off: FIFA World Cup viewing predicted to smash viewing records
Viewers in the UK, France and Spain said they intend to watch a couple of games a day, while in Germany and Italy it's...
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4K/UHD for all – a pipedream or reality?
MediaKind's principal technologist Tony Jones takes a look at how the battle to deliver top-resolution quality to all consumers everywhere comes down to a...