
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

TAG Video Systems Earns Two ESG Recognitions
By Phil Kurz published
The company has achieved a higher DPP badge and an Aclymate Climate Wise Silver Tier certification

InterDigital Buys AI-Driven Video Codec Startup Deep Render
By Phil Kurz published
The move adds depth to InterDigital’s AI team and brings Deep Render’s patent portfolio

Interra Adds Stream Recording, BATON Integration to ORION
By Phil Kurz published
Monitoring platform’s enhancements make frame-by-frame debugging easy and precise

Samba TV: 60% Of TV Time Spent Viewing Streaming Content
By Phil Kurz published
RESEARCH Sports remains strong for linear broadcasters, but streaming platforms are challenging their status

Lawo Delivers Audio, IP Infrastructure for New Swiss OB Vehicle
By Phil Kurz published
Broadcast services provider brutal güet has deployed Lawo’s mc²56 MkIII console and HOME platform

MLS to Unveil Immersive ‘Embodied Sound’ During Playoff Match
By Phil Kurz published
The EDGE Sound Research technology will use real-time object tracking to isolate the soccer ball

Mark Aitken: ATSC 3.0 to Mobile Comes Down to Control of the Device Ecosystem
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Back from last month’s IBC, the ONE Media president discusses mobile, data and more

ESPN, Sony Ink Deal to Expand Animated Altcasts for 2025-26
By Phil Kurz published
Agreement includes animated telecasts with Disney characters for multiple sports leagues

Yealink Unveils SmartVision 80 PTZ Camera With NDI Support
By Phil Kurz published
Company plans further NDI integration into its product line beyond the PTZ camera

AR, Enhanced Audio to Augment Fox Sports’ 2025 World Series Coverage
By Phil Kurz published
SPORTS Drone-based AR graphics, Ump Cam AR pitch tracking and audio from bigger bases will add sizzle to telecasts

Comcast Advertising Unveils Programmatic Solution for Linear TV
By Phil Kurz published
Business Move enables agencies and brands to buy traditional TV inventory alongside digital media

Comcast Xfinity Introduces New Multiview, Fan View Features In Time For NBA Season
By Phil Kurz published
The Create Your Own Multiview lets fans choose up to four games to watch at once

LTN Takes Steps To Assist Local Stations Extend Reach, Create New Revenue Opportunities
By Phil Kurz published
The company has announced several innovations, including a complete digital playout stack

OpenDrives Inks Agreement With Versatile Distribution Services
By Phil Kurz published
Deal strengthens the company’s channel and streamlines how Atlas reaches the market

swXtch.io to Feature SRT-X Gateway, groundSwXtch at NAB Show New York
By Phil Kurz published
SRT-X Gateway is a software solution offering high density for REMI workflows

NBCUniversal Invests in ATSC 3.0 Authority Behind Run3TV
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Broadcaster joins several major station groups in backing the ATSC 3.0 Framework Authority

BBright, GlobalM Successfully Trial End-to-End UHD Interoperability
By Phil Kurz published
Trial demonstrates Ultra HD interoperability across the entire contribution chain in the cloud

ADTH to Upgrade NextGen TV Receivers With Gateway Capabilities
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV Software upgrade will enable viewers to watch NextGen TV on their network-connected devices

QuickLink Hires Austin Hinton as Solutions Enablement Engineer, North America
By Phil Kurz published
People Will serve as company’s ‘go-to’ technical expert for customers and partners in the region

Sinclair Launches ‘Amazing America 250’ to Celebrate U.S. Semiquincentennial
By Phil Kurz published
Initiative encompasses the group’s stations, content centers, multicast nets and podcasts

Heartland Video Systems, Zixi Partner on IP Networking for Broadcasters
By Phil Kurz published
Wisconsin-based integrator brings extensive relationships with big station groups to the collaboration

NESN Taps Harmonic for Primary Live Sports Distribution
By Phil Kurz published
The solution delivers content to cable, telco and video streaming providers

New Mexico PBS Brings ATSC 3.0 Multilingual Service To Viewers With HVS, Ateme, LingoPal
By Phil Kurz published
Heartland Video Systems added AI translation and reconfigured the broadcaster’s 3.0 encoder
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