
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

SMPTE Introduces Catena Documents for Standardization
By Phil Kurz published
STANDARDS Move begins the official standardization process for an open-source common control plane

Marshall to Unveil Streaming-Capable Full HD Camera at InfoComm
By Phil Kurz published
CV355-27X-IP offers a 25x optical zoom for pro AV and live production applications

Sony to Feature New Crystal LED CAPRI Display at InfoComm 2025
By Phil Kurz published
New LED display supports virtual production, TV, commercial, film and staging applications

Netgear Will Unveil 4 Switches for Broadcast, Pro AV Applications at InfoComm
By Phil Kurz published
New M4350 Phase 3 supports SMPTE ST 2110 and offers a unique port ID solution.

NHL, Sony Ice Multiyear Technology Partnership
By Phil Kurz published
Pact calls for Sony to provide league with animated data visualizations, Hawk-Eye measuring and tracking tech

Magewell to Show Latest Pro Convert Device, Preview Xmit Encoder/Decoder at Infocomm
By Phil Kurz published
Xmit AIO is a standalone streaming encoder/decoder for live production and pro AV uses

Of Golf, Deregulation and the Future of TV
By Phil Kurz published
Opinion Are broadcasters as free to focus on fan engagement as sports leagues are?

Texas A&M Selects Grass Valley for IP-Based Athletics Production
By Phil Kurz published
Sports University is deploying to support 1080p production today and UHD tomorrow

Atomos Bows StudioSonic Shotgun Mic
By Phil Kurz published
Combines the freedom of wireless operation with the reliability of a wired connection

Tedial, Moments Lab Partner to Add AI Indexing to EVO MAM
By Phil Kurz published
Tedial’s EVO MAM platform now offers Moments Lab’s MXT-2 multimodal AI indexing

Utah Scientific Unveils Integrated SDI-IP Gateway Router Configuration for UTAH-400
By Phil Kurz published
Products Series 2 gateway router is aimed at facilities with hybrid ST 2110-SDI workflows

Viltrox Unveils Ultra-Bright 7-Inch HD Camera Monitor
By Phil Kurz published
DC-A1 offers 2,800-nit brightness to support working in bright ambient light environments

TCL Will Add Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to QD-Mini LED TVs
By Phil Kurz published
Feature gives viewers freedom to place speakers anywhere in a room and optimize sound

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Taps Bluewater Technologies for Upgrades to Pagoda Scoring Ribbon
By Phil Kurz published
They replaced its aging light bulb system with energy-efficient LED technology

Fox Sports Preps for ‘Mini Super Bowl’ of Motorsports in Indianapolis
By Phil Kurz published
Broadcaster to bring new driver’s-eye cameras, drones and its ghost car to the Indy 500

AIMS To Demo Latest IPMX Advancements At InfoComm 2025
By Phil Kurz published
Several Alliance for IP Media Solutions will be in the AIMS booth showing their IPMX work

Survey: TV Remains Dominant Driver of Americans’ Daily News Conversations
By Phil Kurz published
Research TVB study’s 4,000 respondents identified local broadcasters as their primary news source

Texas Rangers Choose Comcast Technology Solutions for Regional Sports Network
By Phil Kurz published
Sports The team’s RSN will leverage the CTS Managed Channel Origination platform

NBCU’s Clarence Hau to Receive 2025 ATSC Mark Richer Leadership Medal
By Phil Kurz published
People ATSC board will recognize him for contributions to the progress of NextGen TV

Magnite, Amazon Publisher Services Extend Streaming TV Collaboration
By Phil Kurz published
Publishers now have access to incremental demand from Magnite on Amazon devices

ROXi Management Wraps Business, Tech Buyout With Key Broadcaster Investment
By Phil Kurz published
Streaming Sinclair, Gray among backers of the new company, FastStream Interactive Ltd.
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