CES 2014 Roundup: Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, and an Answer to the 4K Bandwidth Question |
At Monday's Sony press conference, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings finally addressed the issue of 4K bandwidth, saying 15Mbps would be required for 4K encoded in HEVC |
Blurred Lines: Divisions Between Second Screen and First Are Becoming Cloudier |
At today's 2nd Screen Summit, execs from CBS Interactive, YuMe, Videology, Mass Relevance, and Ogilvy explored how second-screen content and experiences can drive first-screen engagement, and how that can be monetized. |
CES 2014: Dish Offers More Tuners, Easier Connectivity |
Bring on the dancing kangaroos: Dish proves itself one of the most innovative companies in home entertainment by expanding its DVR lineup. |
YouTube and VP9: A Made-for-Press-Release Event |
YouTube demonstrating 4K video encoded with VP9 is all sizzle and no steak. Until hardware manufacturers and big names like Apple, Adobe, and Microsoft announce support, it's hard to take any of the noise too seriously. |
Brightcove Acquires Unicorn Media |
Unicorn's Once technology gives Brightcove an end-to-end solution for mobile and ad insertion, with an eye towards getting around the increasingly prevalent use of ad blockers |
CES 2014: Ultra HD/4K Rollout Slower Than Expected |
At the CES curtain raiser, the Consumer Electronics Association heralded the age of mass customization and an explosion in wearable computing, while sounding a cautionary note about Ultra HD/4K adoption |