British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB) has just added a ton of new titles to its library of on-demand TV shows, with viewers now able to access full seasons of hits like 24, Modern Family, Girls and Bones through their Sky+HD box whenever they please. The move means that the number of TV box sets available on Sky has almost doubled. In ... Read More »
Author Archives: Mike Wheatley
Feed Subscription4K TVs Outsell OLED TV 45 to 1… At Least in Netherlands
In spite of all the grandiose displays on show at events like CES 2014, it’s fair to say that 4K TVs haven’t exactly been selling like hot cakes over the last year. Not that it’s really surprising, since most of us would have to sell an arm and a leg to be able to afford one. After all, it’s kind ... Read More »
In-Store Demo Doubles Consumer Interest in 4K Ultra HD TV
It’s been repeated many times – seeing is believing, and if you don’t take our word for it, just go and stand in front of an ultra high-definition (UHD) TV yourself and you’re sure to be won over by its jaw-dropping graphics. That’s the advice from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), which cites two separate studies undertaken recently: Consumer Perceptions ... Read More »
Sony Spins Off Bravia TV Arm, Will Focus On 4K Ultra HD
Sony is cranking up its efforts to rescue its failing television business, which has been bleeding money like there’s no tomorrow in spite of its aggressive push into the 4K TV market. So what’s the next step for the famous Japanese brand? Simple – it’s going to spin off its Bravia TV division into a separate business entity, which is ... Read More »
Like Sky, BT Also Trialling 4K Sports But Through Fibre Optic
BT has joined Sky TV in the race to become the first British broadcaster capable of delivering 4K content into our homes, announcing plans to take advantage of its super-fast broadband network and growing roster of sports. Sky TV has already carried out 4K trials of FA Premier League matches using satellite broadcasts, but BT thinks it could have an ... Read More »