British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) this week announced that it has become the nation’s favourite provider for broadband, home phones and digital TV, after a record-breaking quarter which has seen the company’s “triple play” customer base grow to more than 3.2 million homes in the UK. The benefit of simplicity, quality of service and value for money associated with its home ... Read More »

A recent survey carried out by market research firm YouGov found that of all the British users who own an internet-connected HDTV display, only slightly more than half – 53 percent to be precise – actually know what a Smart TV is (one that can connect directly to the web without the need for a separate external device), which reflects ... Read More »

Sharp Corporation announced this week that it has suffered a record net loss for the company’s fiscal year ending March 2012, primarily due to sluggish demand for its flat-screen HDTV sets, which is not helped by a global surplus in LCD TV inventories among manufacturers and distributors. Sharp suffers record loss amid poor Aquos LCD TV sales The Japanese consumer ... Read More »

On-demand video streaming specialist Netflix and Japanese technology giant Sony has today jointly announced the addition of the former’s service on the latter’s Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) web-connected portal, which will grant owners of Sony’s 2012 internet-enabled devices instant access to a huge selection of television programmes and movies. Bravia TVs get Netflix app on Sony Entertainment Network Previously operating ... Read More »

Customers of Virgin Media will soon be able to enjoy a whole new range of additional Olympic coverage (including in HD and 3D) completely free of charge on various subscription packages all through this summer, according to an announcement made by the company this week. Virgin to air Olympics in HD & 3D from BBC & Eurosport The media and ... Read More »