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Live Webcast - Nick Colsey, SONY Vice Pres. of Electronics:
http://www.dhsessions.com/WednesdayOne.html
Wednesday, October 22nd
Breakfast Event - Ballroom Terrace
Co-sponsored by MHL Consortium and ARRIS
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM, Live Webcast from this Room
Establishing the UltraHD 4K TV Marketplace: Strategies in Technology and Content Innovation
Rob Tobias, President, MHL Consortium
Nick Colsey, Vice President, Television Division, Sony Corporation
Dr. Sean McCarthy, Fellow of the Technical Staff, ARRIS
Steve Silver, Director, Technical Business Development, Mobile & Connected Solutions Group, Sandisk
James M. Burger, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP, Moderator
ULTRAFLIX 4K FREE ON GOOGLE PLAY:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ultraflix&c=apps&hl=en
Actually in my personal DD and conversations with the producer of this documentary, they were likely looking at a November 2014 release due to reasons available to those who actually do DD. According to this "source": http://www.patrickscottpatterson.com/#!New-poster-art-for-upcoming-video-game-documentary-World-11/c19kr/721F4D13-8719-4107-91A4-660C1D666573
.. it looks like it may be an October 2014 release.
Will Nanotech release a NEW box that supports HDMI 2.0? Are you predicting 30 frames per second (fps) will be sufficient for the next few years?
Marken: In the second generation unit we will support HDMI 2.0. That probably will be introduced early/mid next year [this article released on 6/27/14]. All of the technologies (and our specs) are moving targets. We had to freeze the design and get units to people that really work and we’re doing that. Leave it to engineers and products would never be introduced because they’d keep “making it better.” Most of the movies today are 24 fps and 60 is a “gee this would be so much better” but reality is quite different. 30 fps is accepted as standard by SMPTE and others for the here and now. How quickly the mainstream industry moves to 60 fps is as we said probably going to take a few years. If I were to gaze into a crystal ball I would probably say 3-5 years based on the people we talk with in Hollywood and the indies.
4k Series avail. on both NFLX AND ULTRAFLIX: In addition there are a couple of series from Netflix and YouTube, which will be available through UltraFlix as well.
http://www.onlinereporter.com/2014/06/27/heres-the-worlds-first-universally-compatible-299-uhd-net-top-box/
This, also confirmed by NTEK:
"...What he states above is that there are some 4K series that will be both on Netflix and UltraFlix."
Is UltraFlix competing with Netflix and the other OTT services for streaming rights to UHD titles? I remember at CES hearing that UltraFlix had a number of exclusive streaming rights to some very popular movies.
Marken: Actually we have a good relationship with Netflix and the other services. We are building out UltraFlix as a definitive UHD channel for viewers. If you want to watch the best in UHD content you go to the UltraFlix channel and choose from the various UHD options – Netflix, clothing design, home design, travelogues, TV series, movies, etc. Then you can choose in the various venues. If you click on Netflix you have everything they offer in UHD. We are working to enhance UltraFlix just as Netflix and Amazon have enhanced their engines so it learns from your search and viewing habits and brings up the most logical options first or makes intelligent suggestions based on your past history. In a different light if you have been playing MMO [massively multiplayer online] games– free, freemium, premium – in the Google catalog it will offer up similar single, group, MMO game suggestions. Yes we do see the Nuvola box being very widely purchased first as a UHD streaming entertainment/information solution but also see it becoming a sweet game playing unit and if Nielsen and other research bears out more games will be played than video entertainment. The differentiator here is that the Nuvola box as designed first to be an outstanding streaming media player. Open source gaming is almost a free add-on whereas other boxes are for games first (and limited to their platform) and then streaming video was added. We took on the tougher task and are delivering. The others took on the easy requirement and then slapped video on top to let closet gamers say they were buying the unit for their kids or that they were buying it for the OTT content they could view. UltraFlix is 100% focused on being the number one in UHD content delivery which is why we have been so aggressive in accumulating the largest single source library for all types of UHD video content.
"World 1-1" Documentary Exclusive to ULTRAFLIX:
New poster art for upcoming video game documentary 'World 1-1'
October 6, 2014
"Produced by video game artist Dan Tearle, the new poster for upcoming video game documentary World 1-1 captures the feel of the subject of the film, which focuses on the pioneering days of the video game industry.
Patterson is among the people commenting on this era in the film. It is slated for an October release. Check back for more information."
http://www.patrickscottpatterson.com/#!New-poster-art-for-upcoming-video-game-documentary-World-11/c19kr/721F4D13-8719-4107-91A4-660C1D666573
CEATEC 2014: "The Japanese will also soon call on the service of American UltraFlix NanoTech that airs movies and series 4K and was adopted by Sony."
http://www.oezratty.net/wordpress/2014/ceatec-2014-intro-et-4k/?output=pdf
Fins in 24 trading days. NTEK $
NanoTech announces Japanese distribution partnership with Graphin Co
JAPAN: NanoTech Entertainment has announced a distribution partnership with Graphin Co to sell NanoTech and Seiki products in Japan. The Nuvola NP-H1(TM) 4K Ultra HD media streaming player was displayed at the 2013 International Technical Exhibition (ITE) at the Pacifico Yokohama.
‘The ITE event was the right venue to promote the sale of the Nuvola NP-H1(TM) 4K Ultra HD player to the Asian market,’ said Jim Rossi, senior vice president of business services at NanoTech Entertainment. ‘We are very pleased to have partnered with Graphin Co to sell our products in the Asian market and to have produced this amazing high definition viewing experience. We had the Nuvola NP-H1(TM) 4K Ultra HD player displaying vertical 4K content from Gate5 Films, all of which was shown on a Seiki 50-inch 4K Ultra HD television.’
‘We are excited to partner with NanoTech Entertainment to deliver their trusted 4K Ultra HD products to the Japanese market,’ commented Kenji Kawano, director of sales and marketing at Graphin Co. ‘NanoTech Entertainment's product will meet the emerging 4K/8K market's needs. We will also be able to provide a better solution to customers by incorporating Graphin products with their product lines. We look forward to helping the Japanese marketplace expand through this partnership.’
‘For years, I have created 4K and 5K content, yet I was having to bring down the resolution to HD for playback and display,’ added Greg McDonald of Gate 5 Films. ‘I am very excited about finally having a player that shows the details and colour space of the original Ultra HD imagery that we capture.’
I'm here in REALITYVILLE & my .05's are LOOKING GREAT!! NTEK!!
ULTRAFLIX FREE ON GOOGLE PLAY:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ultraflix&c=apps&hl=en
4K TVs From a Mainstream Manufacturer: A Conversation with Vizio's Carlos Angulo "These advancements enable consumers to easily stream Ultra HD content through apps like Netflix and launching later this year, Amazon Instant Video and UltraFlix"
- See more at: http://www.tvtechnology.com/news/0110/k-tvs-from-a-mainstream-manufacturer-a-conversation-with-vizios-carlos-angulo/272783#sthash.VCr00ddT.dpuf
IRVINE, Calif. ? Is 4K this year's 3D? Or is 4K a genuine leap in technology that will, just as with HD 15 years ago, take root in the production community and become the new standard for all of us?
As with any potential technology advance, there are plenty of chickens and eggs. Although there have been inexpensive 4K TVs from off-brand manufacturers and fairly pricy 4K TVs from well-known name brands, Vizio recently became the first big name manufacturer to announce a 50-inch 4K TV for less than $1,000. To put that into perspective, in 2007 I bought a 47-inch Vizio 1080p TV for $1,650, and thought that was a bargain. In addition to a 50-inch model, the company also introduced 55-, 60-, 65- and 70-inch 4K/UHD models.
These new TVs are powered by a six-core processor. BE Extra spoke with Carlos Angulo, the senior manager for product marketing at Vizio, about the technology behind these consumer TVs and the impact of 4K/Ultra HD.
BE: Vizio became the first major brand-name to break the $1,000 barrier for a 50-inch 4K TV. Why 4K? Isn't HD good enough? Will 4K be the next 3D, or does 4K have legs?
Angulo: 4K Ultra HD is the next generation in the advancement of display technology. Even though the new format offers four times the resolution of full HD displays, resolution is only one component to the benefit that 4K Ultra HD offers. An expanded color space, higher dynamic range and greater contrast ratio will yield a greatly enhanced viewing experience.
BE: What are a couple of the technical obstacles to producing a reasonably priced 4K display?
Angulo: To support the excellent picture quality and Ultra HD experience in our new P-series Ultra HD collection, Vizio engineered a V6 six-core processor. Comprised of a quad-core GPU plus dual-core CPU, the V6 six-core processor delivers maximum speed and advanced graphics processing, enabling an even faster smart TV user experience. To ensure picture quality always remains king, we used the VM50, a dedicated motion and picture-processing engine, to render every image, including Ultra HD content, with incredible detail. P-Series Ultra HD Smart TVs also support the latest standard in streaming thanks to our Internet Apps Plus web interface.
Vizio's new 4K/UHD TVs use LED backlighting in active zones to provide deep blacks and high contrast. BE: Although there is no 4K over-the-air broadcasting yet, what steps are you taking to make your 4K TVs future-proof?
Angulo: Vizio's latest connected platform is equipped with support for the HEVC H.265 codec and 802.11ac dual-band WiFi for a better streaming experience that is up to three times faster. These advancements enable consumers to easily stream Ultra HD content through apps like Netflix and launching later this year, Amazon Instant Video and UltraFlix, with HDCP 2.2 support built-in for playback of protected Ultra HD content. Support for the latest HDMI 2.0 standards also helps ensure that these TVs will work into the future, as more consumer electronic devices enter the market, enabling playback of 4K Ultra HD content at up to 60 fps.
BE: The models in your new 4K lineup are "smart TVs," meaning they all have the ability to stream video from the Internet. How do you choose which streaming services will be built into the TVs? Is it possible to do a firmware update to add some other streaming services in the future?
Angulo: We constantly monitor consumer sentiment and evaluate possible new app partners to add to our Internet Apps Plus smart TV platform. We regularly add and update current apps and features for our smart TVs via Internet updates.
BE: With 4K, you have a lot more pixels on the screen as compared to HD. That means you can build really big TVs that still have smooth, clear images. What is the practical limit on the upper end for size, and why? At the smaller end, will we be seeing 32-inch (or smaller) 4K TVs?
Angulo: We are shipping 4K Ultra HD displays from 50-inch to 70-inch sizes. We believe that just as our full HD sizes grew over time, the size offerings for 4K Ultra HD should grow as the popularity of the format grows as well.
Vizio's P552 55-inch 4K/UHD TV can stream from a variety of services. The model has a list price of $1,400. BE: Is there anything else about the technology in Vizio's 4K TVs that our broadcast readers should know?
Angulo: As it has been for many years, the key purchase criteria for consumer TVs remains picture quality. The promise of 4K Ultra HD displays and content speaks directly to continuing consumer demand for a better entertainment experience.
4K TVs are expected to be a strong seller this holiday season, so the role of the TV in the 4K chicken/egg question appears to be hatching quickly. There is some content available to consumers in 4K, and many other productions are shot and posted in 4K. That means that watching your favorite network drama in 4K may be just a stream away.
More pieces of the 4K picture may fall into place when the ATSC 3.0 standard is released. Look for a feature on ATSC 3.0 in an upcoming issue of Broadcast Engineering Extra.
Netflix isn't dominating 4K Streaming,...sorry.
The products rumored to be able to stream Netflix aren't fairing
so well either. We went through the same discussion here with SONY,
who WISED-UP & wound up signing NanoTech to port UltraFlix™ onto
their 4K TV's. GOTZ to do the SUPERIOR DD, to get the SUPERIOR
investment gains!! big smile
Ask Panasonic how their Netflix 4K streaming is going. Ask
Netflix what they recommend as a streaming rate. See what Vizio
Chief Technology Officer Mr. Matt McRae said about what Vizio
needs to stream UltraFlix™ 4K by comparison (HALF!! big smile )
NTEK GOT THE GOODS!!!
GET THE FACTS!!! big smile
In time, the market will get to KNOWING what the FACTS
are about NanoTech's technologies, products, services, their
INNOVATIONS,....Time will tell: ALWAYS DOES!!! big smile
ENJOY!!!
Netflix, the leader in 4K Ultra High Definition streaming services, has raised their rates, while continuing to add more 4K content with the recent additions of The Blacklist and Smurfs 2.
We contacted Netflix today for the details.
The Netflix spokesperson contacted via email confirmed that new subscribers, or current subscribers with newly purchased 4K UHD TVs, now will have to pay $11.99 to receive 4K streaming content. This is a $4 increase.
Current subscribers already paying for 4K content (prior to around October 1st) will be grandfathered into the older $7.99 a month plan. The new plan also permits up to 4 devices to play simultaneously.
Netflix has also solved the problems with Verizon FiOS, now allowing customers of both to consistently play in 3840 x 2160 resolution.
Didn't know there were two Vegas2047 machines at the show, great job, thank you. Excellent interview. I got a really good feel for what it was like to be there, nice work!
ULTRAFLIX FREE ON GOOGLE PLAY:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ultraflix&c=apps&hl=en
Philips' new curved TV and 4K media player run on Android
http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/05/philips-new-curved-tv-and-4k-media-player-run-on-android/
Philips has just revealed a new lineup of 4K TVs, along with a way to actually play something on them. The standout model is the curved, 55-inch curved Philips 8900 that brings Smart TV features via Android. That gives you access to the Google Play Store for apps, games and content and an interface you may find less miserable more comfortable if you're used to Android.
The Play store for Android TV will officially launch this fall, and 2014 Sony, 2015 Sharp, TPVision Philips 4K and HDTV ranges will run on Android TV on a variety of chipsets from NVIDIA, Intel, and many more.
quote from...
Android TV announced at Google I/O
Android TV will be in Sony, Sharp and Philips TVs...
Google isn't giving up on TVs yet. While its new Android TV flavor of Android L will hit the streets in set-top boxes aimed at game consoles and media streamers, it announced that next year smart TVs from Sony (all of its 4K and smart TVs), Sharp and TP Vision/Philips will ship with the OS. It's also working with some familiar TV providers overseas like LG U+ in Korea (not LG Electronics TVs, which are moving to webOS) and SFR in France, as well as the chipmakers that build the components for smart TVs and boxes as seen in the slide above. The difference from the original Google TV approach is that the company isn't treating Android TV as an entirely separate platform from mobile, and everything needed to handle video from HDMI, TV tuners or IPTV receivers is now natively included in Android L. We'll probably have to wait until CES 2015 to find out if it's having any success convincing more TV manufacturers to join in (again), but these are a start.
..and so it begins...$$$$
GALAXY S6 TO SPORT 4K DISPLAY:
Galaxy S6 is rumored to be the first smartphone with 4K display with a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. The device will run the latest Android 5.0 L and the highly advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. Snapdragon 810 supports 4K display. The Galaxy S6 is rumored to get 20-megapixel main camera. We won’t be surprised if it arrives with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage.
What’s more, after the release of Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Alpha with metal casing, Samsung is unlikely to go back to cheap plastic design for its Galaxy S6. Reports from Samsung’s supply chain suggest that the Galaxy S6 will have a metal chassis. We can also expect a UV sensor, an improved fingerprint sensor, a heart rate monitor and multi-directional microphones.
http://www.valuewalk.com/2014/10/galaxy-s6-release-date-expectation/
NTEK ULTRAFLIX (4K) APP:
Nanotech Entertainment NTEK GOOGLE PLAY APPS:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=NanoTech%20Entertainment&hl=en
ULTRAFLIX FREE ON GOOGLE PLAY:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ultraflix&c=apps&hl=en
Well, since YOU said so, golly, you must be correct.. lollzz
I kind of like this sticky in place here. It's in a way highly informative to a new reader of this board, about the different types and quality of DD done and reported on here. Diversity at it's finest, lol. I hope it stays up.
MAGNOLIA & HBO content at 4K STUDIOS!!!!
Excellent DD 2bornot2b!!
Mods Please Sticky Post# 238595. Thanks!
Simple example of "connecting the dots".
(1) Video with the subject matter being UltraFlix.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/09/technology/personaltech/sharper-image-4k-tv-gimmick-worth-having.html?_r=0
(2) Freeze frame image screenshot and "blow up" of the captured image at the 00:02:23 mark of the video referenced above showing a "Sex in the City" episode film reel. (see picture below)
(3) "Sex in the City" episodes were produced by HBO.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_the_City
(4) HBO as well as Warner Brothers and Turner Broadcasting System are assets of Time Warner.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Warner
(5) The other reel container spotted in the video at the 00:01:29 mark is marked Customer: Magnolia, Title: "The Worlds Fastest Indian" which was produced by Magnolia Pictures which is owned by Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner. (see screenshot image below)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia_Pictures
Good Luck trying to debunk.
What would the revenue be for conversion of one full season of Sex and the City? heee, heeeeee!!!!
This should be stickied. HOLY CRAP that's awesome. Why? Indeed. I think we longs know "why". Awesome!!!!
"The UltraFlix app is included on Sony and Vizio ultrahigh-definition TVs."
What a terrific interview with the NY Times!
Holiday indeed. I'm green all ready from the shares I nabbed at today's low, hee-hee.
Incredible video and quote isn't it? Makes NTEK look extremely bullish, right?
VEGAS 2047
I would certainly play that. With the resurgence of pinball's popularity you're in a nice niche. A few questions for you:
-I assume it's cost prohibitive to make a traditional physical pinball table? As a pinball aficionado I'd prefer that, but as long as the computer physics feel fair it's not a killer.
-You kind of hinted that the relationship between the pinball score and the EV is determined by the score history of the machine -- if you score at the mean (median?) of previous scores your EV is (100 - House Advantage) ? If so, that's very smart. It allows advantage play by skilled players while maintaining the overall house advantage. You'd have to weight the score history by bet size, since stronger players will bet more.
-What's next? Where are we likely to see these machines?
new OTT channels are appearing on some of the newest smart TVs and new, fresh channels like UltraFlix that has a growing library of 4K content.
iPad Pro release date rumours and leaked images: A8X processor, 2K and 4K screen options, early 2015 launch
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/ipad/bigger-screen-ipad-pro-release-date-rumours-leaked-images-photo-3492180/
Code/red: Apple to Hold iPad Event on October 16
That's pretty high praise from a guy that happens to be an industry gaming veteran in Vegas. I hope to see news of the machine showing up in casinos after the show. I'm sure many suggestions were given to and received by Aaron Hightower this week. One thing is for certain, that ntek has brought a well done, innovative concept to g2e this year. Would be nice to see their team get rewarded for their creativity and product.
BEST BUY USING VIKINGS-PACKERS GAME AND BRIT'S PUB TO SHOW OFF ULTRA HD TV'S
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2014/10/01/best-buy-using-vikings-packers-game-and-brits-pub.html?s=print
BEST BUY TV DISPLAYS ARE ALL ABOUT PUSHING 4K THIS HOLIDAY SEASON:
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I have to say it does look innovative and pretty cool. It appears they've done their homework on the gambling math model(s). I've noticed this pop up recently:
Mandalay Resort Group To Sign Contract With NanoTech Entertainment (NTEK) Following G2E In Las Vegas Forecasts Sierra World Equity Review