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02 May

OTE to offer first Greek satellite HD programs

It seems that Nova, the only company offering Greek satellite programs, is finally getting some competition. A few days ago, OTE has applied to the Greek National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV) for permission to emit satellite programs.
The new venture will use the existing HellaSat platform, but with a small difference. It will be [...]

19 Mar

EU decides on Nokia backed DVB-H Mobile TV, 4 reasons to not complain

When it comes to new technology standards, having a single protocol on which everybody can base their hardware and service decisions can only be described as a blessing. The European Commission has made a significant move by adopting DVB-H as the single European standard for mobile TV.
Critics argue that it is backed by Nokia and [...]

13 Mar

7 implications of Pioneer’s decision to stop plasma TV manufacturing

Pioneer might not be stopping to sell its plasma TVs, however its decision to actually stop making the panels is a major 180 degree turn from the fifth plasma manufacturer in the world. So here is the first implications of this decision that immediately come to mind:

Flat panel TVs are not the rosy high margin [...]

16 Jan

Japan plans Super Hi-Vision, why it is an insane project

I was shocked to read in Engadget that the Japanese government is planning a joint project with private companies to develop and eventually get to market a new broadcast standard called Super Hi-Vision. It is a super high definition protocol that makes even 1080p HD and 4K -the standard that Hollywood and cinemas are still [...]

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