
Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz

Amazon’s Prime Vision NFL Feed Wins Over Fans, Hub Says
By Phil Kurz published
Sports 70% of viewer respondents give AI-enhanced ‘Thursday Night Football’ alternate feed high marks

Sony Commercializes LiDAR Depth Sensor
By Phil Kurz published
Using Direct Time of Flight LiDAR, the compact, light sensor is appropriate for drone use

SMPTE Issues Call For Technical Papers
By Phil Kurz published
SMPTE is seeking 300- to 400-word abstracts for papers to be given at its 2025 MTS gathering

Trial of AI-Generated Translation Hints at a Brighter Future for Us All
By Phil Kurz published
OPINION Deploying AI foreign-language translation and marrying it up with local newscasts transmitted as 3.0 signals will be a win for viewers

NAB Show: AI in 2025: Less Hype, More Helping
By Phil Kurz published
NAB Show Media & Entertainment players are drilling down to see how the burgeoning technology can be a problem-solver

FAA Grants Sinclair Permission To Fly Newsgathering Drones Over People, Vehicles
By Phil Kurz published
The approval is believed to be the first time a broadcaster has been authorized to fly drones over people and vehicles for newsgathering without a waiver

Tennessee Public Broadcaster Deploys DigiCAP ATSC 3.0 Monitoring, Diagnostics System
By Phil Kurz published
PMVG and RAPA deployed the system at an LPTV station serving as an ATSC 3.0 translator

8K Association To Present Panel, Demo Workflows at NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The organization will present its panel at Creator Lab in the South Lower Hall on April 7

Sony To Feature New VENICE Extension System Mini at the 2025 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The VENICE Extension System Mini is about 70% smaller than the existing system

WPLG Selects Ikegami HDK-X500 Cameras For New Production Studio
By Phil Kurz published
The station bought four complete camera systems, including a base station and control panel

Tribal Ready, Synamedia Partner On Video Service Delivery To Native American Communities
By Phil Kurz published
Synamedia Senza will enable tribes to deliver hyper-local content and TV applications

Enensys To Showcase Latest NextGen TV, Streaming, Monetization Solutions at 2025 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The company will feature its SmartGate-IPGuard combo for seamless 3.0 delivery

Studio Berlin Completes OB Truck Audio Upgrade For Berlinale Film Festival
By Phil Kurz published
The upgrade is based on Audio-over-IP technology from Lawo, including a new 48-fader console

Vubiquity To Feature AI-Powered Catalog Intelligence At 2025 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
Catalog Intelligence leverages natural language processing to streamline content readiness

Triveni Digital To Feature New StreamScope Analyzer At 2025 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The company also will show its newly available Station Manager management system

Hearst Networks EMEA Turns To Synamedia For Cloud Distribution Of Linear Channels
By Phil Kurz published
The network will rely on Synamedia’s SaaS-based Quortex PowerVu as a fully managed service

Atomos Unveils Shinobi GO 5-Inch HDR Monitor
By Phil Kurz published
The slim, lightweight monitor offers 1500-nit brightness for content creators and photographers

‘So Easy, So Simple, Done’
By Phil Kurz published
Clarity in message is key when rolling out new tech to consumers

Atomos Includes Camera-to-Cloud Functionality To Zato CoNNECT
By Phil Kurz published
The battery-operated monitor-recorder with C2C eliminates the time needed to ship hard drives

Sinclair Launches Multi-Market Test Of AI-Driven Real-Time Newscast Translation
By Phil Kurz published
The broadcaster is collaborating with gen-AI specialist Deeptune on translations for Spanish speakers

NPAW Names Gary Hunsberger U.S. General Manager
By Phil Kurz published
The new general manager joins the company with more than 30 years of industry experience

Black Box To Showcase Emerald Unified KVM-over-IP Solutions At 2025 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The company also will feature its Emerald DESKVUE PE receiver, GE Gateway and remote app

Tightrope Media Systems To Feature Cablecast v7.9 At 2025 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The new features include AI-powered indexing and government meeting summaries
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