Two Sony 4K TV models (65-inch XBR-65X900A and 55-inch XBR-55X900A) will be released on May 19th, and they are available for pre-order today.
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Apple iTV seeking 4K Ultra HD technology from display manufacturers, rumored to ship in 2013
by Andrew Michael /
The ongoing rumors of the Apple iTV have re-emerged in full force, this time with a new flavor of hype — 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution, voice recognition, motion control, and internet connectivity.
Sony 4K Ultra HD Movie Service Will Require 100GB Downloads
by Andrew Michael /
In an interview with The Verge, Sony Electronics President and COO Phil Molyneux discussed the Sony 4K movie download service at a Sony Press event in New York City. Molyneux remained secretive when asked if the 4K Ultra HD service would be available on the PS4, simply stating that, “I promise you will not be disappointed.”…
Wireless Ultra HD Transmission Technology Unveiled by LG
by Andrew Michael /
LG Showcases Wireless Ultra HD Technology LG Electronics has announced their wireless Ultra HD streaming technology at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 in Barcelona. The Wireless Ultra HD technology will allow games and other content to be streamed on their LG Ultra HDTV’s in real time. “Thanks to our innovative Wireless Ultra HD Transmission technology,…
Starz Entertainment’s view on Ultra HD and HEVC
by Andrew Michael /
What’s stopping Ultra HD from reaching the mainstream? With the recent approval of the Ultra HD HEVC standard by the ITU, broadcast and video compression engineers can focus their time on bringing Ultra High Definition content to the mainstream. So now that we have the Ultra HDTV’s and the HEVC compression format — what’s stopping large media…
AU Optronics producing Ultra HD TV panels with a 65% yield
by Andrew Michael /
According to industry sources, AU Optronics (AUO) — one of the world’s leading providers of optoelectronic solutions — is reaching production yields between 60-65% for its 4K Ultra HD TV display panels. Production is increasing due to increased demand in the marketplace, and has become an opportunity for AUO to recover its debt.
First dedicated Ultra HD channel goes live in Europe
by Andrew Michael /
Eutelsat Communications announced their progression towards Ultra HD (4K), with their very own dedicated Ultra HD channel. The company will deliver the stream via satellite with a 3,840 x 2,160 (4K) resolution at 50 frames per second in progressive mode with MPEG-4 encoding at 40 Mbit/s. The company is partnering with video compression provider ATEME…