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Satellite Television
Year: Early 1960s, Impact: Enabled global broadcast reach, transforming TV into a medium with international influence.
Remote Control
Year: 1950, Impact: Provided viewer convenience, transforming the way audiences interact with their TVs.
Cable Television
Year: 1948, Impact: Expanded the number of channels available to viewers, improving signal quality in remote areas.
High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC/H.265)
Year: 2013, Impact: Enabled more efficient video compression, allowing for better quality streaming, especially for 4K and higher resolutions.
Digital Television (DTV)
Year: 1990s, Impact: Led to sharper images and better sound quality, allowing for additional data services.
Time-Shifting Technology (VCR, DVR)
Year: VCR - 1970s, DVR - 1990s, Impact: Allowed viewers to record live TV and watch at their convenience, affecting programming schedules.
Plasma TV
Year: 1990s, Impact: Introduced better viewing angles and deeper blacks, creating a richer viewing experience.
LED TV
Year: 2007, Impact: Provided brighter displays, better contrast and power efficiency, becoming the preferred choice in television technology.
Smart Televisions
Year: 2010s, Impact: Integrated internet capabilities which paved the way for streaming services and apps on TVs.
Flat-Panel Displays
Year: 1990s, Impact: Revolutionized TV form factor and quality, favoring aesthetics and functionality in home entertainment.
Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)
Year: 1990s, Impact: Standardized the way digital television is broadcast across various regions, aiding in the transition from analogue.
ATSC
Year: 1996, Impact: Developed standards for digital television in North America, leading to the replacement of NTSC.
3D Television
Year: 2010s, Impact: Attempted to bring a three-dimensional cinematic experience to home television, though it faced a decline in interest.
Pay-Per-View
Year: 1980s, Impact: Provided a new revenue stream for broadcasters and allowed special event broadcasting.
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Year: 2010s, Impact: Expanded color and contrast range, making the visual content more lifelike and dynamic.
OLED TV
Year: 2010s, Impact: Improved picture quality with perfect blacks and excellent color reproduction, greatly enhancing viewer experience.
4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
Year: 2010s, Impact: Significantly improved picture quality with higher resolution, giving way to new content creation and distribution standards.
8K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
Year: 2010s, Impact: Pushed the boundaries of resolution in consumer displays, though content availability remains limited.
Color Television
Year: 1953, Impact: Allowed for more immersive and realistic broadcasts, leading to increased popularity of television.
Streaming Devices and Sticks
Year: 2010s, Impact: Allowed traditional TVs to gain Smart TV functionalities, changing the dynamics of content distribution and consumption.
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