Live from Space in 4k; Tim Wu; Ham Reception
Huge day today for NAB Show featuring world's first 4K video stream live from the International Space Station, the technology awards luncheon featuring keynoter Tim Wu, and the Amateur Radio Operators Reception. NASA Live in 4k Perhaps one of the most anticipated events at this year's NAB Show was NASA's live 4K stream from the International [...]
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Speaks to Broadcasters, David Copperfield Tours Show Floor, BEITC Continues
Another exciting day is in the books at NAB Show. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai kicked things off, speaking to a packed crowd on industry issues including the incentive auction, AM revitalization and his plans for the FCC. Pai called for a new spirit of cooperation between the FCC and broadcasters, saying "This FCC will go where [...]
Next Gen Hub Opens, Astronaut Joins NAB Show Open, Futures Park Showcases New Tech
It's been another great day at NAB Show. It all kicked off at 8:15am this morning when the ATSC board cut the ribbon on the Next Gen TV Hub. NAB CTO Sam Matheny called attention to the location of the hub, positioned prominently in the central lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, as evidence of how [...]
BEITC and Digital Futures Exchange Highlight What’s Next for Broadcasters
NAB CTO Sam Matheny officially opened the NAB BEIT conference this morning with a discussion with Julius Knapp, Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology at the FCC about repack and the transition facing broadcasters. NAB CTO Sam Matheny (left) and Julius Knapp, FCC (right) Next up was the Digital Futures [...]
Amazon Alexa, BEITC Engage and NABEF TAP Students
The NAB Show floor may not open until tomorrow, but things are well underway here in Las Vegas. On Saturday, BEITC Engage kicked off with speakers on Emerging Broadcast Delivery System, IP for Broadcast and Media Facilities Design. The new electronic poster format allowed session attendees to interact directly with speakers. Attendees at the BEITC Engage session Amazon was [...]
Watson Will Become our Digital Self
This is a guest post by IBM Watson Artificial Intelligence Consultant, Debi Stack. Debi will join the Artificial Intelligence and Bots session at the NAB Show Digital Futures Exchange. You can follow her on twitter at @debrastack. This post was originally published on LinkedIn. The CEO of a global media & entertainment company recently visited IBM’s Watson headquarters for a [...]