ESPN introduced several new video technologies to enhance its coverage of the 101st Indianapolis 500, broadcast yesterday. ESPN deployed more than 80 cameras to televise the race–in what is now referred to as the “IZOD IndyCar Series”–including four onboard HD cameras per car, in at least nine of the 33 cars competing in the race. [...]
The street light of the future would provide Wi-Fi, Cell Coverage and more, says Time. According to the National Post, Vancouver BC’s downtown is filled with more than 100 cellphone towers from five competing carriers. The V-Pole stands for “Vancouver pole,” as it’s currently being considered by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. The core of the [...]
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has announced a new Recommendation on the technical details for Ultra High Definition Television, with both 3840×2160 (4K) and future 7680 x4320 (8K) displays, getting the name UHDTV. HDTV pictures today have the equivalent of between 1-2 megapixels. The 4K standard (3840×2160) results in a resolution of eight megapixels while [...]
Telecommunications in India is in an upheaval after it was determined that 2008 cellular licenses were corrupted with special favors. The Supreme Court ordered to country to revoke 122 zonal licenses after the scandal-tainted grant process in 2008. Now India’s Telecom Commission will ask regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the equivalent to the [...]
Facebook plans to release its own smartphone by next year, says the NY Times. The company has already hired more than half a dozen former Apple software and hardware engineers who worked on the iPhone, and one who worked on the iPad, according to at least one source. Facebook may be well positioned in certain [...]
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