4K HD now officially known as Ultra HD — let the next-gen TV confusion begin (updated)

October 19, 2012 6:30 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Forget "4K." The next-generation high definition standard will be officially called "Ultra High Definition" when it hits homes.

Ultra-High Definition TV: 8K standard approved for insane picture quality

August 24, 2012 7:29 AM Devindra Hardawar
Devindra Hardawar

Japan's NHK has been spearheading UHDTV with its 8K technology, and yesterday the International Telecommunication Union approved NHK's standard, the Verge reports.