Over recent years the prevalence of non-linear television viewing technologies – for example video on demand (VoD) and digital video recorder (DVR) – has increased. However, despite the growth and rising popularity of these technologies which allow for flexible and convenient place- and timeshifting, a new report has suggested that the majority of viewing time among consumers will still be ... Read More »

The BBC has this week launched its global iPlayer application for the popular Apple iPad device in eleven countries. The BBC iPlayer Global app will enable international viewers in these countries to enjoy the UK broadcaster’s content on their iPad tablet PCs. Available now on the iTunes store, the app brings what is described as a “curated” range of BBC ... Read More »

For the first time Discovery Networks International has signed 3D content deals outside the United States, having announced that it has agreed terms with TV providers both in the UK and Japan to broadcast a wide variety of 3D content. In Japan the deal has been inked with entertainment company J:COM, and in the UK the agreement is with the ... Read More »

A report has been released by US trade organisation Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) this month, highlighting how the sizes and weights of TV and PC monitors have dropped significantly since flat panels were introduced. Entitled “Materials Footprint Reduction of Televisions and Computer Monitors: 2004-2010“, the report claimed that flat-screen TVs are 75% smaller and a massive 82% lighter than preceding ... Read More »

There are many people who shop at the supermarket giant ASDA because it offers competitive prices on its groceries. However, it is not just groceries that the company is offering cut-price deals on. Over recent years ASDA and many other supermarkets have started selling products such as home furnishings and electrical items, including a range of flat-screen TVs from a ... Read More »