Sky News has created and tested its first-ever AI news reporter to experiment whether generative AI could replace the role of a journalist.

Broadcasters RTVE (Spain) and France Televisions are preparing to begin delivering Ultra High-Definition content to viewers on digital terrestrial television (DTT). Spain’s RTVE has announced plans to launch a new UHD channel on February 15th, 2024.

PHABRIX will showcase an array of innovative new software features for its advanced Qx and QxL rasterizers and latest solution, the portable QxP waveform monitor at IBC 2023 (Amsterdam RAI, 15 – 18 September). PHABRIX's renowned Sx Series of handheld instruments will also be on show alongside its 2K/3G/HD/SD Rx rasterizers.

AJA announced free firmware update v2.5 for IPT-10G2-SDI, IPR-10G2-SDI, IPT-10G2-HDMI, and IPR-10G2-HDMI Mini-Converters. It includes two new features (2Kp support and 16-channel audio) and several improvements. It is highly recommended that you update firmware to avoid any potential issues.

Cinegy GmbH is emphasising at IBC2023 (15 – 18 September, Amsterdam RAI, stand 7.A01) that today’s media solutions must reflect environmental concerns while retaining rich functionality.

Ateme has announced that its video headed is feeding the latest satellite launched by Nilesat, one of the leading satellite service providers delivering digital television, radio, and data services across the Middle East and Africa.

Calrec will unveil its new ImPulse 1 IP audio processing and routing engine, a powerful SMPTE ST 2110 solution for single console scenarios, during IBC 2023, Sept. 15-18, at the Amsterdam RAI.

FXLION has just released an upgraded version of its famous NANO series of V-Mount batteries: the NANO wireless. Like the previous model, three models with capacities ranging from 50Wh to 150Wh will be available. As their name suggests, these new batteries have a built-in wireless charger to charge your phone.

K-Tek has added a new option to its line of Avalon telescoping poles. To fulfill the diverse sound needs of professional content creators and sound boom operators, the brand introduces the 5-Section Essential Boompole (KC108) which collapses to a compact 29.5" (74.9 cm) and extends to 9 feet (275 cm).

ZEISS has acquired UK-based camera tracking pioneer Ncam Technologies Ltd. With this acquisition, ZEISS is expanding its technology portfolio specifically for the cinema, broadcast, and visual effects industries.