
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

U.S. Court Upholds Some Patents in LG ATSC 3.0 Infringement Case
By Phil Kurz published
The court also vacated some claims against LG Electronics and sent the case back to the district court

‘ATSC 1.0 Must Go’
By Phil Kurz published
NEXTGEN TV While broadcasters await a rulemaking on a 1.0 sunset, someone else outside the industry seems to concur

KEET PBS Deploys PMVG TechBundle Services To Modernize Operations
By Phil Kurz published
The decision to implement the integrated services comes in the wake of losing CPB funding

Sencore’s VB440 Monitoring, Analysis Tool Debuts at NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
Platform offers high-density monitoring and analysis for SMPTE 2110, IPMX environment

Vizrt To Feature Newly Introduced AI Keyer At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The Vizrt AI Keyer eliminates green screens, complex lighting and chromakeying

Apex-RF To Launch RAINIER Wireless Camera Transmission System At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
System offers 4K 12G SDR/HDR 10-bit 4:2:2 video quality and less than 50ms of latency

Vinten To Showcase New Versine 240 Fluid Head, PTZ Control At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
NAB Show The company will also feature its advanced floor navigation system

Synamedia To Feature Quortex PowerVu Cloud-Native Video Distribution at 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The cloud-controlled edge playout solution offers a playout alternative to today’s approach

NAB Show: Bridge Technologies To Highlight VB440 Probe Integration with NEP
By Phil Kurz published
NAB Show Software-defined VB440 monitoring and visualization is now available on the platform

Mediaproxy To Show AI-Powered Logo, Visual Identifier Auto Detection At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The new feature set is integrated into Mediaproxy LogServer compliance

Bitcentral To Feature Connected Media Workflows At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The company will show its Core News, Fusion and Central Control solutions

Harmonic To Showcase Newly Enhanced Hybrid Streaming Solutions At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
Its hybrid streaming now supports the MCP standard for AI applications and Red Hat OpenShift

Great American Family Selects CTS For Channel Origination, Playout, Transmission
By Phil Kurz published
The family and faith-oriented broadcaster will rely on the Comcast MediaOrigination solution

FOR-A Buys Tamura Corp. Information Equipment Business
By Phil Kurz published
The acquisition includes the Aizu Tamura Corp. manufacturing arm

NAB Show: Kokusai Denki To Feature New, Affordable 4K Broadcast Camera
By Phil Kurz published
The company will also show its new remote camera control panel with IP connectivity

Zixi To Feature IP-Based Alternative To Satellite Distribution At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The company will demo centralized control, orchestration and dynamic market switching

Neutrik To Unveil TRUE1 Data Connector Series At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
Mechanically rugged, the series includes mediaCON TRUE1, etherCON TRUE1 and opticalCON TRUE1

Sachtler To Highlight Latest Aktiv, FSB Mk II Fluid Head Additions At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The company will also show its cost-effective tripods and pedestal adaptors for PTZ productions

Encompass, Techex To Feature New Cloud Master Control Service at 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
The service meets the operational demands of live sports and entertainment broadcasting

Meet the ‘Omni-Viewer’
By Phil Kurz published
OPINION Hybrid OTA-streaming viewers are already here—and broadcasters should be planning for them now

NAB Show: TAG Video Systems, Oracle Partner on Cloud Monitoring
By Phil Kurz published
The TAG Realtime Media Platform is now deployed and certified on OCI

Cartoni To Introduce Control Unite For Liftto HP Elevation System At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
NAB SHOW The company will also unveil the Master 30 OB dedicated slide system and MIXO 21 fluid head

Manifold To Feature Support For 400GbE COTS FPGA Accelerator Cards At 2026 NAB Show
By Phil Kurz published
NAB Show The move marks a leap in processing density for broadcasters and production companies
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