Tag: TV

Africa’s entertainment and media industry has entered a dynamic new phase - a third wave of convergence. The borders that once separated the entertainment and media (E&M), technology and telecommunications industries are blurring in the battle for the attention of the consumer in a world that is rapidly digitising.

Samsung Electronics announced its foray into 8K at IFA in Berlin with the unveiling of the Q900R QLED 8K complete with 8K AI Upscaling. The new QLED TV will be available in four ultra-large screen sizes (65”, 75”, 82” and 85”).

Looking for a full high-end cinema in a box? Hisense has launched their 4K Laser TV in South Africa. Combining a high-resolution short-throw projector, integrated JBL home theatre sound system, wireless subwoofer and a 100-inch screen, this latest evolution in TV means that watching sport, movies and series will be better than ever.

The Internet, video games, television, and filmed entertainment segments of sub-Saharan Africa’s entertainment and media industry are projected to continue to grow, but the publishing industry is having to work very hard to make any headway, according to PwC’s (www.PwC.com) Entertainment and media outlook: 2016 – 2020 report (South Africa – Nigeria – Kenya).