
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

Viltrox Unveils Ultra-Bright 7-Inch HD Camera Monitor
By Phil Kurz published
DC-A1 offers 2,800-nit brightness to support working in bright ambient light environments

TCL Will Add Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to QD-Mini LED TVs
By Phil Kurz published
Feature gives viewers freedom to place speakers anywhere in a room and optimize sound

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Taps Bluewater Technologies for Upgrades to Pagoda Scoring Ribbon
By Phil Kurz published
They replaced its aging light bulb system with energy-efficient LED technology

Fox Sports Preps for ‘Mini Super Bowl’ of Motorsports in Indianapolis
By Phil Kurz published
Broadcaster to bring new driver’s-eye cameras, drones and its ghost car to the Indy 500

AIMS To Demo Latest IPMX Advancements At InfoComm 2025
By Phil Kurz published
Several Alliance for IP Media Solutions will be in the AIMS booth showing their IPMX work

Survey: TV Remains Dominant Driver of Americans’ Daily News Conversations
By Phil Kurz published
Research TVB study’s 4,000 respondents identified local broadcasters as their primary news source

Texas Rangers Choose Comcast Technology Solutions for Regional Sports Network
By Phil Kurz published
Sports The team’s RSN will leverage the CTS Managed Channel Origination platform

NBCU’s Clarence Hau to Receive 2025 ATSC Mark Richer Leadership Medal
By Phil Kurz published
People ATSC board will recognize him for contributions to the progress of NextGen TV

Magnite, Amazon Publisher Services Extend Streaming TV Collaboration
By Phil Kurz published
Publishers now have access to incremental demand from Magnite on Amazon devices

ROXi Management Wraps Business, Tech Buyout With Key Broadcaster Investment
By Phil Kurz published
Streaming Sinclair, Gray among backers of the new company, FastStream Interactive Ltd.

CBS Sports Adds Innovative AR to Massive PGA Championship Coverage
By Phil Kurz published
Sports 14th-hole augmented reality deployment is just one of the innovations in use

EMG/Gravity Media Australia Provides OB Tech, Production Services for Cold Chisel Concert
By Phil Kurz published
Melbourne performance is at the heart of ‘Cold Chisel: The Big Five-0,’ a feature-length TV documentary on Aussie rockers

Saudi Broadcasting Authority Turns to Grass Valley for Major Tech Upgrade
By Phil Kurz published
Production improvements will support 24/7 streaming from the Grand Mosque of Mecca

Brompton Technology Honored With King’s Award For Tessera LED Video Processing
By Phil Kurz published
The company was recognized for outstanding achievement in the Innovation category

April Brings Good Omens for ATSC 3.0’s Future
By Phil Kurz published
Opinion Trio of developments show the tide is turning for NextGen TV, ancillary services

Carlo DiMarco Joins USSI Global
By Phil Kurz published
People Newly appointed VP is responsible for strategic marketing and growth

Filipino Sports Streamer Leverages Quickplay Shorts for Video Prep
By Phil Kurz published
Streaming Cignal TV’s Pilipinas Live Shorts uses platform to identify, clip and make short-form content

Amazon’s Prime Vision NFL Feed Wins Over Fans, Hub Says
By Phil Kurz published
Sports 70% of viewer respondents give AI-enhanced ‘Thursday Night Football’ alternate feed high marks

Sony Commercializes LiDAR Depth Sensor
By Phil Kurz published
Using Direct Time of Flight LiDAR, the compact, light sensor is appropriate for drone use
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