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ESPN and Twitter widen their deal for in-tweet video highlights

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Twitter would really, really like to make ad-driven TV experiences central parts of its service, and it just confirmed that laser-like focus through an expanded deal with ESPN. The sports broadcaster will soon show in-tweet video highlights of foo…


NHK and Mitsubishi develop the first H.265 encoder for 8K video

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NHK’s 8K Super Hi-Vision is an extremely bandwidth-heavy format — so much so that earlier tests used gigabit-class internet links rather than traditional TV broadcasting methods. Thankfully, both the broadcaster and Mitsubishi have developed an e…


NHK and Mitsubishi develop the first H.265 encoder for 8K video

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NHK’s 8K Super Hi-Vision is an extremely bandwidth-heavy format — so much so that earlier tests used gigabit-class internet links rather than traditional TV broadcasting methods. Thankfully, both the broadcaster and Mitsubishi have developed an e…


Toshiba to launch TVs with DivX Plus Streaming certification

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Just in case you didn’t have enough content options from the likes of Roku and your cable set top box, Toshiba has partnered with Rovi to integrate the DivX Plus Streaming codec into a new line of TVs. The streaming format promises enhanced multim…


Starz, Encore and Movieplex Play apps arrive on Android

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Starz Play has had a home on iOS since October, but now it’s made the jump to Android, and it’s brought Encore Play and Movieplex Play along with it. By wielding the apps, users can stream video from the TV network over WiFi and 3G — provided the…


Samsung acquires MOVL to bolster its multi-screen TV efforts

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Samsung’s desire for deep integration of TV services was painstakingly obvious when it unveiled the Galaxy S 4′s WatchON feature. However, that may prove to be just the tip of the televisual iceberg: it’s buying MOVL, the developer of Samsung’s ow…


Loewe Reference ID TV hits the UK in July with full customization and a 1TB DVR

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Loewe has staked its success in the TV market on personalized designs, and it’s taking that concept to its logical extreme with the upcoming Reference ID. First shown at IFA last year, the LCD set is now due to reach the UK in July with progressiv…


NextGuide iPad app update adds second-screen content for USA Network

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If you’re constantly on the lookout for more second screen apps to enhance your television viewing experience and you happen to be a big fan of Psych, NextGuide’s newly minted integration with the USA Network might be right up your alley. In its l…


LG Cloud rolling out in over 40 more countries by late May

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Although LG jumped into the deep end of the online services pool when it launched LG Cloud last year, it didn’t have much to brag about when access was limited to South Korea, Russia and the US. The company is about to broaden its horizons conside…


Lumia 521 for T-Mobile arrives early at HSN on April 27th for $149.95, general availability on May 22nd

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Wanting to get first dibs on the Lumia 521 for T-Mobile? If so, it looks that you may need to tune into HSN on April 27th, because — strange as it sounds — the television network is offering the earliest access that we know of. Here, you’ll be a…