Media Management
Electronics giants welcome new MPEG-5 EVC codec
New EVC standard aims to provide a significantly improved compression capability over existing video coding standards
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Technology
Samsung achieves record 5G speeds across multiple devices
Will enable mobile operators to deliver 8K streaming via 5G
Production & Post
BT Sport and Samsung kick-off 8K sports broadcasting in the UK
Arsenal v Olympiakos was first live 8K public sports broadcast in the UK
Recipients announced for 71st Tech and Engineering Emmys
Winners will receive their trophies during NAB Show in April
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Simulated reality, 8K and privacy discussion kick off CES 2020
Samsung announces "artificial human" project, new line of 8K TVs
Samsung, 8K Association partner for certification programme
The Samsung QLED 8K will be among the first TVs to be certified by the 8KA this year
Technology
Samsung develops AI codec for 8K content
AI ScaleNet uses deep learning technology to minimise data loss during compression
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Samsung’s connected TVs take a Wurl in Europe
Wurl Network will deliver programming and advertising to Samsung's TV Plus service
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BritBox confirms first distribution partners
Samsung, YouView, Freeview Play all sign-up
Content
Samsung, Amazon to play Premier League in 4K
Samsung's Quantum Processor can upscale to "pristine 8K quality"
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Samsung partners with European streamers to launch 8K HDR10+ technology
CHILI, The Explorers and MEGOGO will adopt 8K HDR10+
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Netflix reveals recommended smart TVs
Samsung, Sony and Panasonic models listed as "Netflix Recommended TVs"
Technology
SES, Samsung broadcast 8K signal via satellite
First such demonstration of the technology in Europe
Technology
Samsung patents wireless TV
Patent incorporates wireless power receiver and separate transmitter
Production & Post
Telefónica unveils 5G news coverage innovation
Enables producer to remotely access signal in real time
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Driving innovation at CES 2019
Self-driving vehicles, 5G and 8K TVs take centre stage at the Las Vegas trade show
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Samsung Smart TVs to carry iTunes Movies and TV Shows
Apple AirPlay 2 support will also be available
Technology
Samsung introduces remote access feature for smart TVs
Allows users to access their PC, apps and documents via their TV
Business
TiVo renews patent licence agreement with Samsung
Agreement licences use of Rovi technology across Samsung devices
Technology
Samsung to showcase new QLED 8K TV
Q900R will feature Real 8K Resolution and AI upscaling, Q HDR 8K and Quantum Processor 8K
Technology
Samsung and Panasonic TVs get HDR10+ update
Firmware has been deployed to some 2018 models
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Samsung developing VR-only TV series
Pilot episodes for six original series have launched on Gear VR
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Amazon Prime Video opens up HDR10+
New standard is available exclusively on Samsung TVs
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beIN Sports adds 4K Real Madrid, Barcelona games
beIN Connect platform will deliver every Real Madrid and FC Barcelona game
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Samsung partners with UFC, X Games, Live Nation on VR
Gear VR looks to 'take spectatorship to the next level'
Business
Samsung expands TV Plus
Samsung's service will now be made available throughout the UK, France, Spain and Italy
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Eurofins and Samsung to open HbbTV test centre
The centre will be responsible for testing and validating HbbTV Applications provided by app developers
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Samsung releases “smartest ever” TV
Samsung has launched the new QLED TV series - described as its “smartest ever” TV range. The series, which spans the Q9, Q8, and...
Business
Samsung to acquire Harman in $8 billion deal
Samsung Electronics has acquired Harman International Industries, Incorporated for $112 per share in cash, or a total equity value of approximately $8 billion, with...
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Orange launching ‘immersive’ VR pilot service
Orange is set to launch an OSC VR service, which will be made available on Samsung Gear VR from 12 October. The service will...
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Eutelsat launches HDR UHD channel
Eutelsat has rolled out Hotbird 4k2 HDR, a new UHD channel delivering HDR content. It is using Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) technology, the new HDR...
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Data Centre
VR headset sales to grow tenfold by 2020
Sales of dedicated VR headsets will grow tenfold by 2020, with smartphone VR headsets growing fivefold, according to the latest CCS Insight research. The...
Business
Nagra and Samsung introduce direct-to-TV solution for 4K
Nagra has launched a direct-to-TV security solution for pay-TV operators that allows consumers to sign up for pay-TV services directly on selected new Samsung...
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NBC to offer VR Olympics content
NBC is set to deliver coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in VR. The content will be exclusive to authenticated users of compatible...
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MTG launching first Nordic UHD channel
MTG is set to deliver the Nordic region’s first ever UHD channel.The channel will be launched in time for the kick off of the...
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Features
Taking live interactive VR performances to a new level
This was the reaction of four-time BRIT Award nominees Years & Years to a groundbreaking gig they performed recently at the Hospital Club in...
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Samsung partners with Years & Years for VR gig
Samsung has collaborated with BRIT Award nominees, Years & Years, to give music fans across Europe a live and interactive virtual reality (VR) preview...
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