Amazon has revealed that Prime members in the UK can instantly watch the debut season of the Amazon Original Series, Mozart in the Jungle and the pilot of soon-to-launch Red Oaks in high dynamic range (HDR) at no additional cost to their membership, marking the first video service to offer HDR. The complete first season […]
Responding to recent functionality enhancements to Netflix’s UI, Sky has unveiled updates to Sky+HD boxes introducing what it describes as some clever new features which make Sky Movies even better. This, the third software update so far this year, forms part of Sky’s continued commitment to innovating the UK’s biggest connected TV platform, Sky+. With […]
UK digital communications company EE has unveiled a host of updated features for EE TV set to launch on the 25th August for new and existing customers. Focused on personalisation and social sharing, the new additions have been developed with mobile front of mind. Building on EE TV’s original features, the latest software update allows […]
Rally fans can enjoy the FIA World Rally Championship on the big screen following the launch of the official WRC Smart TV app. The app provides sports fans with the opportunity to experience WRC action on their Smart TV whenever they choose. It is available from this weekend’s ADAC Rallye Deutschland (20 – 23 August) […]
The BBC has unveiled new features and functionality to transform how users watch their favourite BBC TV shows on BBC iPlayer have been unveiled – whether on the go on a mobile, in bed on a tablet or on TV from a comfy sofa. Rolling out immediately, BBC iPlayer will begin to introduce: Live Restart […]
Futuresource’s latest ‘Living with Digital’ consumer research study provides updated analysis of consumer’s shifting behaviour and evolving habits across digital entertainment and connected devices. The research identified live TV (pay and free) is still the primary viewing choice for 65 per cent of respondents across the territories with France showing the most solidarity at 75 […]
Metrological has unveiled new TV app store management tools that enable pay-TV operators to customise app store line-ups based on live events and household viewing habits as well as integrate app billing and transactions. The new features are included in Metrological’s Dashboard product, part of the Metrological Application Platform, which provides full lifecycle support for […]
Despite the recent launch by major broadcasters such as HBO, Showtime, and CBS of their own standalone OTT apps, and speculation that ESPN is about to make such a move, Alan Wolk, Senior Analyst with The Diffusion Group (TDG), has warned that ‘the Great OTT Migration’ isn’t happening just yet. In a Blog Post, he […]
UK quad-play operator Virgin Media is launching the Curzon Home Cinema app on its TiVo platform. The on-demand service, curated by Curzon cinemas, gives Virgin Media customers access to a range of independent films at the same time they are released into UK and Ireland cinemas, as well as classic and themed collections handpicked by […]
At The Races, operator of the UK’s market-leading horse racing website, has launched a new mobile betting app enabling punters to compare odds and place instant bets with bookmakers William Hill, Ladbrokes and Bet365 within a single app. In addition to the in-App betting, horse racing fans can access free of charge an extensive video […]