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8K Hype Fades: TVs Pivot Back to Real-World Benefits
technology26 days ago

8K Hype Fades: TVs Pivot Back to Real-World Benefits

The TV industry is dialing back its 8K push as practical benefits and native content remain scarce. LG Display is halting 8K panel production, LG Electronics is winding down its 8K line, and the 8K Association’s membership is shrinking. Analysts note that 8K offers little advantage for typical viewing unless screens are very large and viewers are very close, while 4K dominates and other features like OLED, HDR, and Micro LED drive innovation. 8K may persist only in niche or enthusiast markets rather than as a mainstream standard.

via Ars Technica|
#4k#8k#content
Tubi's Strategy Boosts Its Rivalry with Major Streaming Services
business2 months ago

Tubi's Strategy Boosts Its Rivalry with Major Streaming Services

Tubi, a free ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox, is gaining market share and profitability by attracting younger audiences and offering a vast library of content, including original shows and sports. Its strategy of targeting millennials and Gen Z with relevant content and a traditional linear guide format has helped it surpass some major competitors in viewership, making it a significant player in the streaming industry.

via CNBC|
#ad-supported#business#content
NBC Threatens to Drop Channels on YouTube TV Over Deal Dispute
business5 months ago

NBC Threatens to Drop Channels on YouTube TV Over Deal Dispute

NBC warns that its channels may leave YouTube TV due to disagreements over licensing fees, potentially impacting viewers' access to popular content like Sunday Night Football; YouTube TV claims NBC is demanding higher rates than what they charge on Peacock, leading to a possible temporary blackout with a $10 consumer credit offer. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between content providers and streaming platforms.

via NBC Sports|
#business#content#dispute
Apple Vision Pro Faces Challenges with High Price and Limited Content
technology6 months ago

Apple Vision Pro Faces Challenges with High Price and Limited Content

The Apple Vision Pro faces sales challenges due to its high price, weight, and limited use cases, compounded by slow rollout of new features and content. While an upcoming successor with a new chipset is expected, the key to boosting sales lies in expanding immersive content, especially video, which is currently limited. Apple is relying on third-party content and delayed releases to avoid depleting resources, but faster and more purposeful content development may be necessary to grow the market.

via Wccftech|
#apple-vision-pro#content#immersive-video
Threads Revamps Algorithm to Prioritize Followed Accounts
technology1 year ago

Threads Revamps Algorithm to Prioritize Followed Accounts

Threads is updating its algorithm to prioritize content from accounts users follow, reducing the amount of recommended content from accounts they don't follow. This change aims to make the For You feed more relevant, though it may not address the issue of outdated posts appearing. While creators might see a decrease in "unconnected reach," their "connected reach" is expected to increase, according to Threads boss Adam Mosseri.

via The Verge|
#adammosseri#algorithm#content
"Twitch Tightens Restrictions on Sexualized Content in Live Streams"
technology1 year ago

"Twitch Tightens Restrictions on Sexualized Content in Live Streams"

Twitch has updated its community guidelines to prohibit sexualized content, this time targeting streamers using their bodies as a green screen. The new rules, effective from March 29th, prohibit content that focuses on intimate body parts for a prolonged period of time. This update comes after streamers began using their bodies as a green screen, prompting Twitch to make adjustments to its guidelines. However, some streamers feel that Twitch is reactive and always a step behind, while the platform continues to work on improvements, including a redesigned mobile app for 2024.

via Eurogamer.net|
#community-guidelines#content#streamers
"Assessing the Value of the Fox-Disney-Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Bundle at $50 a Month"
sports-streaming2 years ago

"Assessing the Value of the Fox-Disney-Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Bundle at $50 a Month"

The new sports streaming service, co-owned by Fox Corp., Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery, is expected to cost around $50 a month, with CEO Lachlan Murdoch predicting 5 million subscribers within 5 years of its launch. However, the service will not include all sports, notably missing NFL games broadcast by CBS and NBC. This raises questions about the value proposition for potential subscribers, especially considering the availability of more comprehensive options like YouTube TV at a slightly higher cost. Murdoch aims to target non-traditional pay TV households, but the high price and limited content may present a tough sell.

via Business Insider|
#content#lachlan-murdoch#pricing