Consume – Page 12
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Virtual reality and augmented reality in broadcasting
Broadcasters around the world have been exploring virtual and augmented reality. John Maxwell Hobbs looks at some of the best examples.
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Blog: There's no such thing as a magic bullet
With ever-increasing competition among broadcasters for viewers and revenue, John Maxwell Hobbs asserts there is no ‘magic bullet’.
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The Tiger effect: Woods' impact on TV viewing figures
Ross Biddiscombe explores the fierce impact Tiger Woods has on clawing in live television audiences.
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Fraunhofer leads live VR demo at NAB
NAB 2018: Showcasing a new era of VR content, Fraunhofer HHI, Ericsson, Harmonic and Nokia demonstrated state of the art virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree video at the NAB Show.
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The Crown and Blue Planet II triumph at BPG Awards
Ed Miliband and Hilary Mantel were among the winners of the Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards for podcast and radio programme of the year.
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What we know about Red’s Hydrogen phone
Red looks likely to make a full-scale launch of its Hydrogen phone in the summer, but a picture of what the handset will be capable of is starting to emerge.
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Alternative platforms: The “Pandora’s box” of entertainment
Virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G could all help platforms monetise content, according to senior executives speaking at Mobile World Congress.
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Voice control to dominate 143m homes by 2022
Pay TV and OTT operators are plugging into voice control to enhance the entertainment ecosystem and cater to audience demand for smart controlled devices.
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Analysis: Sky and BT secure Premier League rights
The first-stage announcement about the 2018 English Premier League auction for TV rights this week underlined the end of an era: the days of hyperinflation for EPL rights are over, at least for now.
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Engaging audiences: The death of linear television?
Changes in viewing habits have led to some uncomfortable headlines for broadcasters, and now some media bosses are proclaiming 2018 as the year for rebuilding business models.
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Who watched the Super Bowl?
American football games - the Super Bowl in particular - have always drawn large TV audiences, but with a drop in the number of people tuning into the NFL, what can be done to boost viewing figures and maintain interest in the sport?
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Winter Olympics innovates with 8K HDR and live 5G production firsts
PyeongChang is shaping up to be the most innovative Olympics ever, with advances in 8K and 5G production and an avalanche of OTT content.
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Predictions for 2018: Five media tech themes from the DTG
Artificial intelligence, AR, voice assistants and 5G are among the themes that will dominate 2018, according to experts at the DTG
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CES 2018: Top 10 launches, trends and insights
The top gadgets, trends and experiences showcased at CES 2018 last week.
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The battle for net neutrality
The concept of “net neutrality” has captivated the attention of the general public thanks in part to a decision in the US to scrap rules that prevent broadband providers charging to deliver certain content.
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CES highlights: 5G, audience engagement and AI-led personalisation
IBC365 contributor Amelia Kallman is at CES in Las Vegas to look at the latest consumer tech and the effect that it will have on the media and entertainment industry.
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CES day 2 round-up: Audience engagement and voice activation
Despite a power outage temporarily halting proceedings at CES, discussions about audience engagement and voice activation continued at the Las Vegas tech fest.
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CES day 1 round-up: Wearable tech and AI personalisation
IBC365 contributor Amelia Kallman is at CES in Las Vegas to look at the latest consumer tech and the effect it will have on the media and entertainment industry.
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Analysis: What does the future hold for VR?
Is the VR market developing in line with expectations, or has uptake of the technology stalled? Analysts share their views.
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From Las Vegas to Tokyo: The journey to 8K
The giant CES 2018 show opens on January 7 and it is widely expected that more than a few stands will be showcasing 8K video content on giant displays.