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BBC Research & Development Aug 11, 2023

Modern TVs have dimming features that can adjust backlight power in specific parts of the screen, sometimes even at the individual pixel level.

We wanted to see whether adapting BBC content could make use of these features and reduce energy consumption.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2023-08-sustainability-energy-saving-radio-tv-led-graphics

#sustainability #television #technology #tech #broadcasting #LED #OLED #FALD

Introducing the energy saving concept of Lower Carbon Graphics

Developing and implementing a new idea which we believe has already saved energy in homes across the UK.

BBC R&D

@BBCRD have you looked at taking the purple gradient in the background on iPlayer away? Feels like that could save a fair bit. If you can redesign the "make a kids account" icon to look less like an evil gremlin at the same time that would be a bonus.