Ultra HD Forum updates Guidelines and plans watermarking API
The Ultra HD Forum has released Version 2.4 of its Guidelines adding more on live OTT distribution, and its online UHD service tracker has received an upgrade. A watermarking API is due before the end of the year. Read full story...
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