YouView: Late to the table but here for the long haul
Being first to market isn’t always a good thing, as TiVo discovered after its first attempt to break into the UK. However, launching almost two years late, YouView is possibly the other extreme. Is...
View ArticleSky Now TV – the facts
Sky launched its cross-platform IPTV service Sky Now TV on July 17th, but what is it, how does it work and what can you get from it? Find out in our handy guide. Sky’s new Now TV service aims to fill...
View ArticleGuest Editorial: Smart TV Trends
The world of TV is rapidly evolving and over the past two years, we have seen introductions of a multitude of Smart TV models from major TV manufacturers. New functionalities and applications are being...
View ArticleApple: Making (common) sense of the future of Apple TV
With all the rumours that have circulated for months, it’s about time to look a bit more logically at what Apple might need to do to make Apple TV a success. Let’s look at what Apple has given us so...
View ArticleOrange: “Smartphone is the ultimate set top box”
With even Apple not yet having cracked the TV market, the TV industry is still unsure where things are going. Is everyone going to buy a Smart TV, will everyone hook up a separate box to their existing...
View ArticleZeebox: Second Screen goes beyond social
As Social TV apps go, Zeebox is probably the stand-out app that has gained the most traction to bring people a well organised ‘Second Screen’ experience. It also goes way beyond simply Tweeting your...
View ArticleBattle of the streamers: Netflix v Lovefilm Instant v Now TV
Bob Dylan told us “The times they are a changin'” and in the world of TV that’s certainly the case, as we move from traditional broadcasting to streaming video on demand over the net. All of the UK...
View ArticleITV Player – what you need to know
ITV Player is ITV’s catch-up TV service. Supplying time-shifted ITV programmes since 2008, it has recently added pay-per-view access to ITV’s programme archive. But what do you get, how much is it and...
View ArticleIs it time to say goodnight to the traditional remote control?
When you buy a new television, how much attention do you pay to the remote control it comes with? Is it comfortable to hold, easy to navigate and usable in the dark? And how many remotes are you going...
View ArticleInterview: Playdemic Studios talks about Smart TV gaming
Paul Gouge is the CEO and co-founder of Playdemic Studio, setting up Playdemic Studios in 2010 with the aim of becoming the first ‘2nd generation’ social games company – with a mission to create the...
View Article25 Christmas Films – And Where To Find Them
Where can I watch…? A Christmas Carol (2009) Arthur Christmas (2011) Bad Santa (2003) Die Hard (1988) Die Hard 2 (1990) Elf (2003) Fred Claus (2007) Gremlins (1984) Home Alone (1990) Home Alone 2:...
View ArticleChristmas Smart TV Round-Up: Part 1
If you’re looking for a new Smart TV before Christmas, or willing to wait for the post-Christmas sales, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best TVs. Today, we start with televisions for the bedroom or...
View ArticleChristmas Smart TV Round-Up: Part 2
If you’re looking for a new Smart TV before Christmas, or willing to wait for the post-Christmas sales, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best TVs. Today, we move on to the living room… For the living...
View ArticleChristmas Smart TV Round-Up: Part 3
If you’re looking for a new Smart TV before Christmas, or willing to wait for the post-Christmas sales, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best TVs. Today, we look at sets for people who have to look up...
View ArticleCES 2013 in pictures
There have been plenty of new products at CES 2013, so we’ve rounded up some photos to capture some of the most exciting things we’ve seen. Many things are still in prototype form, or stupidly...
View ArticleCES Round-up: Ultra HD is the next big thing, but don’t get too excited just yet
One of the main themes of CES 2013 was Ultra HD, the next generation of high-definition being shown off by most TV manufacturers. Without any real Ultra HD content to enjoy and eye watering retail...
View ArticleGuest Editorial: Nangu.TV and the social TV revolution
The multi-screen revolution is being driven by the consumer and is developing quickly. It offers huge potential and a bright future for operators adopting OTT across multiple devices. By delivering...
View ArticleGuest Editorial: HEVC – the foundation of high-quality Ultra-HD video
HEVC is coming – are you ready? With major CE manufacturers such as LG and Sharp introducing “Ultra-HD” the industry is rapidly moving towards this new compression technology that can maintain visual...
View ArticleGuest Editorial: The Future of the Connected Living Room
Similar to the mobile trend, TVs are now becoming multi-purpose devices that can provide consumers with a multitude of entertainment options and lifestyle services through advanced processors and...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S4 takes control of your TV – and finds you stuff to watch
Samsung’s Galaxy S4 smartphone, released at the end of April, features an Infrared port that can take control of your TV and even recommend different programmes based on your viewing habits and...
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