
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

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.

CBS Sports Adds Innovative AR to Massive PGA Championship Coverage
By Phil Kurz published
Sports 14th-hole augmented reality deployment is just one of the innovations in use

EMG/Gravity Media Australia Provides OB Tech, Production Services for Cold Chisel Concert
By Phil Kurz published
Melbourne performance is at the heart of ‘Cold Chisel: The Big Five-0,’ a feature-length TV documentary on Aussie rockers

Saudi Broadcasting Authority Turns to Grass Valley for Major Tech Upgrade
By Phil Kurz published
Production improvements will support 24/7 streaming from the Grand Mosque of Mecca

Brompton Technology Honored With King’s Award For Tessera LED Video Processing
By Phil Kurz published
The company was recognized for outstanding achievement in the Innovation category

April Brings Good Omens for ATSC 3.0’s Future
By Phil Kurz published
Opinion Trio of developments show the tide is turning for NextGen TV, ancillary services

Carlo DiMarco Joins USSI Global
By Phil Kurz published
People Newly appointed VP is responsible for strategic marketing and growth

Filipino Sports Streamer Leverages Quickplay Shorts for Video Prep
By Phil Kurz published
Streaming Cignal TV’s Pilipinas Live Shorts uses platform to identify, clip and make short-form content

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
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