Amazon’s Lovefilm has launched on Amazon’s Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD in the UK and Germany. Kindle owners can access Lovefilm content via a one-month free trial. The service on the allows users to create playlists of TV and movie content – and there is also a pause and resume function that allows users […]
The number of adults in Britain watching TV on demand via TV sets and mobile devices is growing, whilst on demand viewing via a desktop or laptop computer has peaked, according to a study from Kantar Media. The study provides insight into consumers’ take-up and usage of digital devices and media. It found that, whilst […]
In a move that will help combat Internet piracy and further differentiates it from free-to-air services, Australian pay-TV provider Foxtel has agreed a new output deal with premium US content producer HBO that will deliver new shows to Australian screens sooner. The new agreement gives Foxtel exclusive first run of all HBO content as well […]
UK mobile operator EE has unveiled the pricing and plans for its new superfast Fibre Broadband and 4G services, designed for 21st century consumers and businesses alike, and confirmed the availability of movie download and streaming service EE Film. The UK’s first 4G mobile service will launch on October 30th, offering consumers and businesses a […]
Demand for tablets continues to gain traction, with the global market achieving shipments of 25.5 million units in Q2 2012, representing 92 per cent year-on-year growth, according to the latest Tablet Tracking report from Futuresource Consulting. The report reveals significant industry growth across the key world territories, with the majority of tablet market activity still […]
The UK’s major mobile network operators have revealed they have made further progress in speeding up the deployment of 4G mobile phone services in the 800 MHz frequency band vacated by the Digital Switchover, and will ensure that consumers continue to receive clear Freeview TV signals. A joint statement from comms regulator Ofcom, the Government […]
Chelsea Football Club’s TV channel is now using LiveU cellular uplinking technology to provide live video coverage of its games, enhancing its communication with its fan-base. LiveU’s LU70 units have been used to transmit pre- and post-match interviews with managers and players, giving greater access to key personnel, and expand its live coverage of matches […]
Throughout the World Twenty20 Championship ESPNcricinfo, the digital destination for cricket coverage and news, has set new records for audience and engagement with the Twenty20 form of the game. Globally, via all devices and platforms, ESPNcricinfo has posted its best-ever audiences for the World T20 cricket championship – with fans logging more than 800 million […]
Google has revealed that more of the Google Play experience is to come to Google TV. Writing in the Official Google TV blog, Ambarish Kenghe, Google TV Product Manager, has revealed that Google Play Movies, TV shows, and Music will be rolling out to Google TV over the next few weeks. “You’ll be able to […]
BBC Worldwide Consumer Products has revealed that it will be releasing its first UltraViolet-enabled DVD and Blu-ray titles in the UK in time for Christmas 2012. The four UV-enabled titles; Doctor Who Series 7 Part 1, John Bishop’s new stand-up title Rollercoaster, the new Top Gear special commission and Attenborough: 60 Years in the Wild […]