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Virtual Reality Olympics May Be Closer Than You Think

As Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh refused to sign the host contract for the Boston 2024 Olympic bid today, the U.S. Olympic Committee will have to scramble to either get Walsh on their side or pick another city. If this U.S. bid fails for 2024, there may still be a way for Americans to sit […]

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Ultra HD Sports To Hit UK Households With New BT Sports Bundle

This year’s FA Community Shield, between FA Cup champions Arsenal and Premier League title winners Chelsea will be the first program on the first live 4K UHD channel in the United Kingdom, BT Sport Ultra HD channel. The matchup will be broadcast in 8.3 million pixel Ultra HD, often referred to as 4K, on the […]

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MLB Executives Will Test 8K TVs For Future Broadcasts

In April, Vizio finally made 4K televisions affordable when they dropped their 43-inch model for $600. But already, newer and better technology is creeping at the doorstep, namely 8K. According to Forbes’ Maury Brown, on July 17 the New York Yankees versus Seattle Mariners game will be the first Major League Baseball game ever recorded in […]

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