Latest articles by Debra Kaufman
HPA Retreat Clarifies New Tech Trends
Virtual reality, the cloud, artificial intelligence and HDR are top topics
A Clearer Forecast for Weather Graphics
The weather report is a linchpin of local broadcasting, and weather graphics play an important role in allowing broadcasters to stay fresh, attract viewers and keep them coming back.
HPA Tech Retreat to Focus on HDR, Changes in Broadcast
The 2016 HPA Tech Retreat, Feb. 15–19 at the Hyatt Regency in Indian Wells, Calif., will be the first since HPA merged with SMPTE last year.
Nokia Demos Live VR With Music Broadcast
At a recent press event Nokia Technologies unveiled OZO, which the company describes as the first virtual reality camera aimed at professional use.
SNL App Unleashes Power of Metadata
As NBC’s iconic “Saturday Night Live” approached its 40th anniversary earlier this year, the idea of creating an app came up.
TWC Sports Conducts UHDTV Tests
Time Warner Cable Sports recently completed the successful production of two “proof-of-concept” 4K broadcasts to test the format’s viability, from the venue to a set-top box in the home.
‘Dig’ Goes Deep on Cross-Platform Presence
One notable aspect of the new series is the degree to which its marketing enhances and extends the storytelling, forming a very integrated cross-platform strategy.
Behind the Scenes at ‘Game of Thrones’
A panel of “Game of Thrones” creators drew avid fans and SMPTE members alike to the Linwood Dunn Theater at the Academy’s Pickford Center in March.
Animal Planet Produces ‘Too Cute’ Series in 4K
In these early days of 4K content, prestige TV series from streaming services are likely candidates for the new high-resolution production, but Animal Planet’s “Too Cute” is the outlier
Mobile devices become leading source of news for U.S. adults
Pew is reporting that 47 percent of U.S. adults access news via phones or tablets.
Blaze Software tests Apple iPhone, Google Android for speed
Using the company’s own speed-measurement software, Blaze declared Google the winner.
Sprint attacks AT&T, T-Mobile deal
The merger would make AT&T the leading operator in the United States.
Rovi launches TotalGuide xD for mobile platforms
The interactive guide will be available first for the iPad.
Twenty percent of U.S. population surfs mobile Web daily
The report cites reasons why the other 80 percent don’t surf the Web daily via their mobile devices.
Mobile phone becomes primary gaming device for U.S. adults
Gaming is especially prevalent among smart phone owners.
Mobile app revenue will reach $38 billion by 2015
The new Forrester Research report says business opportunities abound.
Motorola Mobility bets on digital rights platform Catch Media
The cloud media service Play Anywhere provides access across platforms.
Lionsgate partners with CheckPoints for DVD, Blu-ray sales
The mobile shopping and rewards app delivers product info.
