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Welcome to today’s Swanni Sez newsletter, which includes links and summaries of the day’s top stories in TV technology.
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Now, let’s go to the news!
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1. DIRECTV to Air 148 Hours Of Winter Olympics In 4K
DIRECTV plans to air 148 hours from the 2018 Winter Olympics in 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range), the satcaster revealed today.
Yes, 148 hours. We knew previously that DIRECTV would air “portions” of the games in 4K, but this is more coverage than anyone expected.
And we have the complete schedule.
To see it, click below!
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2. Dish to Air Winter Olympics In 4K
We have now have confirmation that Dish will join Comcast and DIRECTV in offering the Winter Olympics in 4K.
For some reason, the satcaster has been quiet about this, but we have the scoop.
To learn more, click below!
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3. DIRECTV to Air Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament In 4K HDR
This is a big news day for 4K fans.
Yes, DIRECTV has revealed that it will once again air the Pebble Beach Pro Am golf tournament in 4K. But this time, it will be in 4K HDR.
To learn more, click below!
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4. Northwest CEO Drops Verbal Bomb On Charter CEO
The fee fight between Charter and Northwest Broadcasting that has left 11 network affiliates blacked out on the cable operator’s systems since Friday night has become very personal.
At least, according to Northwest CEO and founder Brian W. Brady. who just posted a long diatribe against Charter, and its CEO, Tom Rutledge. Basically, Brady accuses Rutledge of every dirty trick in the book.
To learn more, click below!
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