It seems that not a day goes by without news of a new technological invention that becomes a game-changer. Can you remember when we were amazed by LED and smart television sets? We have come a long way since then! In this post, we are going to take a look at 8k television sets and…
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UEFA News recently announced plans to launch an international Over The Top (OTT) streaming platform for football lovers. The new platform is set to shake up the way football fans view sport. The platform has been provisionally named as UEFA TV and will be initially available outside of Europe and North America. The UEFA Champions League may…
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Video compression is widely regarded as an incredibly fast-moving topic. Rapid technological developments and unforeseen innovations can vastly alter the future of compression for OTT and streaming service providers, as well as hardware manufacturers. It’s a never-ending race to the top, where the prize is efficiency, quality and accessibility. On July 6th, the final Versatile…
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Did you know that stress can disrupt children’s mental and even physical development? While some stress is a natural (and even helpful) part of life, prolonged stress responses can lead to problems with health, behavior, and learning down the line. This is called “toxic stress,” and it’s a serious problem for children worldwide. What causes…
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In almost every area of modern technology, we’re beginning to see the implementation of AI/ML (artificial intelligence and machine learning). AI/ML made inroads in broadcasting and video production in 2018, but these industries are still a ways out from utilizing this technology to its fullest potential. Whether or not it fully takes off this year,…
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In the age of digital transformation, broadcasting and media are always on the brink of change. To help you stay up-to-date on the newest consumer trends, we’ve compiled a list of the most important trends that will drive the industry this year: 1. TV advertising is still the most effective method Despite reported drops in…
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Media, TV in particular, has a unique position as a source of facts and data as well as a societal moral touchstone. Now more than ever, consumers are scrutinizing the ethics of the businesses they support, and TV is no exception. Whether in the actions broadcasters take or the content they deliver, viewers are paying…
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The future of television, supported by ads, has been the subject of concern and speculation for the past several years as more and more SVoD (subscription video on demand) providers enter the scene. There are two main threats to TV currently: the first is shrinking audience reach, and the second is the rising cost for…
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BeatBox TV is a monument to all that independent creators can achieve in modern broadcasting. Founded by award-winning composer and musician Rajan Kocchar, BeatBox TV is a free-access television channel dedicated to promoting Asian music and culture. Kocchar intends to fill a significant gap in the music industry by connecting up and coming musicians, as…
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Human brain development is like building a house: construction is an ongoing process that starts with a foundation and goes through several critical stages. After the foundation comes framing the rooms, then electrical wiring, and so on up until the point where the changes amount to rearranging the furniture and painting an accent wall. Similarly,…
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