The BBC is getting onboard with the industry’s latest new anti-piracy technology, with the announcement of its first UltraViolet-enabled Blu-ray and DVD titles in the United Kingdom. BBC embraces UltraViolet for Top Gear & Dr Who Blu-rays Set for release later this month, the first four titles in the Beeb’s UltraViolet collection include the new Top Gear Special Commission, Doctor ... Read More »

Bored, with nothing to watch on television? Well, so long as you happen to own a compatible Samsung Smart TV, you’ll no longer have to worry about that; as from today, you can always flip over to Spotify’s new music channel. Samsung ES7000 & ES8000 Smart TVs get Spotify app The Seoul-headquartered manufacturer has just announced the addition of the ... Read More »

The vast majority of UK viewers possessing smartphones and tablets have tried ‘second-screen’ devices whilst watching their favourite TV shows, although many report that they are not satisfied with the level of engagement offered by the service, according to new research by Red Bee Media. The study also found that second screen adoption is more prevalent among Android device users ... Read More »

BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of two new channels on YouTube, one dedicated to science programming and the other to broadcast programmes on nature. BBC Worldwide to launch 2 new channels on YouTube The Beeb’s commercial arm says that its new YouTube nature channel will be funded by Bristol-based BBC Earth Productions, headquarters of its Natural History unit, and ... Read More »

Turn back the clock five years previously, and Oppo was the brand of choice for anyone looking to buy a DVD player, with its DV-981HD model generally considered to be one of the best in the business. Then along came Blu-ray players, and Oppo continued to be one of the most revered names around, with many rival manufacturers ditching premium ... Read More »