
Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz

Pearl TV Doubles Down on ‘National Security Threat’ Posed by SiliconDust's 3.0 Tuners
By Phil Kurz last updated
NextGen TV In comments to the FCC, NextGen TV advocacy group reiterates that the manufacturer uses a Huawei chip

Cobalt Digital to Feature Plug-and-Play ST 2110 Solutions at IBC 2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Company will also showcase its expanded IPMX product lineup

Executive Q&A With AJA Video: Putting Color Management, Look Management into Focus
By Phil Kurz published
Sponsored Tim Walker, senior product manager for color management products and HDR solutions at AJA Video, explores the importance of color management and the tools that are making it possible

Lawo Unveils HOME 4.0 Software Platform
By Phil Kurz published
Products The release introduces HOME Passes, which replaces all previous HOME Core licenses

Appear to Feature Flexible Solutions for Hybrid, Software-Defined Live Production at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
Company features its VX Media Gateway software and X5 hardware-based platform

Sinclair to Unveil ATSC 3.0-Enabled Android Tablet at APCO 2025
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Station group aims to demonstrate the value of receiving broadcast alerts on the go

Mobile TV Group’s 56FLEX Takes on Major Assignment for Chicago Sports Network
By Phil Kurz published
Sports OB truck is being used to cover Chicago White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls games

Atomos Unveils All-New Ninja TX Monitor-Recorder
By Phil Kurz published
Atomos Unveils All-New Ninja TX Monitor-Recorder

Ateme to Feature Contribution, Distributing, OTT Solutions at IBC 2025
By Phil Kurz published
Company will also address enhancing the sports experience with immersive viewing

SiliconDust Identifies ATSC 3.0 Security Authority as DRM Culprit in FCC Comments
By Phil Kurz published
The manufacturer submitted ex parte comments addressing Pearl TV’s assertions

PGA Tour Studios Deploys Sennheiser Spectera Wireless Audio System at New Campus
By Phil Kurz published
Audio Combines microphones, IFBs and control data on a single wideband RF channel

Miami-Dade TV Deploys PlayBox Neo to Upgrade Broadcast Infrastructure
By Phil Kurz published
The local government channel revamp includes automation, master control and playout

Pearl TV Tells FCC: Huawei Chipset Reason for Inability to Decrypt 3.0 Programming
By Phil Kurz published
SiliconDust argues the broadcast business group’s underlying premise is flawed

NESN Unveils Enhanced NESN 360 App for iOS, Android Devices
By Phil Kurz published
Streaming App offers Red Sox, Bruins fans a sleeker, more intuitive experience and reliable, stable live game streaming

Vizrt Introduces Managed Services to Enable Customers to Focus on Storytelling
By Phil Kurz published
Managed Services provides dedicated assistance, operational proficiency and associated tech

Study: TV Ads Are Top Influencer of Older Adults Buying Retirement Homes
By Phil Kurz published
Research 80% of baby boomers and Gen Xers are reached by TV ads; 94% took some action

SMPTE Forms Study Group on Content Provenance and Authenticity In Media
By Phil Kurz published
One focus will be carriage of content provenance information in MXF files

DAZN Rolls Out ST 2110 Global Master Control Room For FIFA Club World Cup 2025
By Phil Kurz published
The sports entertainment platform worked with Techex and TAG Video Systems on the project

Harmonic to Spotlight Video Streaming, Broadcast Delivery Innovations at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
IBC Show highlights include hybrid cloud and on-premises streaming and AI-driven workflows

Fox Sports to Tap Private 5G Network, Full Ump Crew Cams for MLB All-Star Game
By Phil Kurz published
SPORTS Broadcaster’s audio tech will focus on conversations between the booth and mic’ed players

Telycam Unveils Elgato Stream Deck Plug-in for PTZ Camera Portfolio
By Phil Kurz published
PRODUCTS Plug-in simplifies making precise camera movements and adjustments for producers

Calrec to Feature Suite of Interconnected Audio Solutions at IBC2025
By Phil Kurz published
Audio True Control 2.0 bidirectional control and connectivity will be a key part of company’s stand demo

SmallHD Unveils Quantum 27 OLED Monitor
By Phil Kurz published
Quantum-Dot OLED monitor offers postproduction image quality in a small footprint
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