Tag: Dolby

Max’s Standard No-Ads Plan is Dropping 4K Ultra HD Content, Reducing Concurrent Streams From Three to Two

Max is Warner Bros.’ streaming service for top entertainment. The standard plan will no longer provide 4K content in December and streams are limited to two devices. Customers can upgrade to the Ultimate Ad-Free plan for $19.99 for access to extra 4K titles, Dolby Atmos & Vision content, and up to 100 offline downloads.Max is Warner Bros.’ streaming service for top entertainment. The standard plan will no longer provide 4K content in December and streams are limited to two devices. Customers can upgrade to the Ultimate Ad-Free plan for $19.99 for access to extra 4K titles, Dolby Atmos & Vision content, and up to 100 offline downloads.

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Paramount+ Sets Premium Tier Rollout Dates and Pricing for Canada, Mexico, Australia, Brazil; Ad Tier Coming in 2024

Paramount+ launches Premium tier in Nov. in Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. Subscription offers 4K UHD, HDR10/Dolby Vision, 4 concurrent streams. Advertising tier to follow in 2024. Available on Paramount+ app and other platforms.Paramount+ launches Premium tier in Nov. in Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. Subscription offers 4K UHD, HDR10/Dolby Vision, 4 concurrent streams. Advertising tier to follow in 2024. Available on Paramount+ app and other platforms.

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Reactions to LG’s ATSC 3.0 Pronouncement Seem to Support Platform’s Future

LG Electronics announced not to include ATSC 3.0 tuners in 2024 models, but Samsung, Sony and Hisense will include it in their products. It merges broadcast with internet for enhanced content and services. OFDM provides better signal quality than ATSC 1.0 and supports H.265 video and Dolby AC-4 sound. 8% of TVs last year were NextGen, but 5 million are expected in 2023 and 10 million by end of 2021.LG Electronics announced not to include ATSC 3.0 tuners in 2024 models, but Samsung, Sony and Hisense will include it in their products. It merges broadcast with internet for enhanced content and services. OFDM provides better signal quality than ATSC 1.0 and supports H.265 video and Dolby AC-4 sound. 8% of TVs last year were NextGen, but 5 million are expected in 2023 and 10 million by end of 2021.

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Amazon Brings Generative AI to the Fire TV Experience

Amazon has unveiled two new Fire TV Sticks, the 4K Max and 4K, at prices of $59.99 and $49.99 respectively. Both offer improved speeds, Wi-Fi 6E, enhanced voice search and 1.7 GHZ quad-core processor. Fire TV Soundbar also available now at $119.99 with “Continue Watching” row coming later.Amazon has unveiled two new Fire TV Sticks, the 4K Max and 4K, at prices of $59.99 and $49.99 respectively. Both offer improved speeds, Wi-Fi 6E, enhanced voice search and 1.7 GHZ quad-core processor. Fire TV Soundbar also available now at $119.99 with “Continue Watching” row coming later.

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Completing the WebRTC Playback Experience – Enabling Rewind During Live Streams

Bitmovin and Dolby.io partnered to create an ultra-low latency video streaming player with full replay/review capabilities. It supports HLS and DASH formats and is ideal for gaming, sports, education and conferences. This powerful platform is built on WebRTC, offering end-to-end encryption, sub-second latency and no rewind or start-over options.Bitmovin and Dolby.io partnered to create an ultra-low latency video streaming player with full replay/review capabilities. It supports HLS and DASH formats and is ideal for gaming, sports, education and conferences. This powerful platform is built on WebRTC, offering end-to-end encryption, sub-second latency and no rewind or start-over options.

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Standards That Changed the (Media) World

The DVB Project has had 30 successful years, creating digital TV standards for interoperability. Key components include MPEG-2 video and audio codecs, DVB-S for mass market products, and DVB-AVC for various video and audio codecs, like H.264/AVC and AC-3. These innovations enable HDTV and 4K UHD services while also protecting content.The DVB Project has had 30 successful years, creating digital TV standards for interoperability. Key components include MPEG-2 video and audio codecs, DVB-S for mass market products, and DVB-AVC for various video and audio codecs, like H.264/AVC and AC-3. These innovations enable HDTV and 4K UHD services while also protecting content.

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Case Study: Live Remote Production

To deliver high-quality, low latency live beach volleyball to global fans, Amazon Prime and NBC utilized Dolby.io Real-time Streaming service (formerly Millicast) and BirdDog IP cameras, allowing for production of near-zero latency streams with consumer-grade software/hardware over public internet connection.

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Apple Upgrades Its tvOS with FaceTime, Video Conferencing

  CUPERTINO, Calif. —Apple has announced some major software updates for Apple TV 4K that will add such features as FaceTime, video conferencing and Dolby Vision 8.1 to the tvOS 17 operating system.  The new operating system tvOS 17, which will become available in the fall, also introduces an all-new Control Center, along with other enhancements that provide a more persona…

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Apple Upgrades Its tvOS with FaceTime, Video Conferencing

  CUPERTINO, Calif. —Apple has announced some major software updates for Apple TV 4K that will add such features as FaceTime, video conferencing and Dolby Vision 8.1 to the tvOS 17 operating system.  The new operating system tvOS 17, which will become available in the fall, also introduces an all-new Control Center, along with other enhancements that provide a more persona…

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