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Television in the digital age: How technology is changing the viewing experience

Cable TV has long been the only means to stay updated, but it has undergone a significant transformation in the last decade. Once centred around scheduled programming, the viewing experience has grown into an on-demand multi-platform phenomenon. Digital technologies allow audiences to enjoy preferred content anywhere at any time with greater control and personalisation. The […]

August 2, 2025

Research: Brits confused by TV tech

Faced with a wave of jargon and overwhelming choice, many Brits are giving up on researching TVs altogether – even though it’s often a significant purchase and the entertainment hub for the home. Research from Samsung reveals that more than half of UK shoppers (54 per cent) spend less than two hours researching a new […]

July 25, 2025

EE unveils £130 saving on Sony KD-50X75WL 4K Android TV

EE has announced its next Tech Drop offer: the Sony KD-50X75WL 50” 4K Android TV, available for £369 (RRP £499) – delivering a £130 saving on a top-tier home entertainment upgrade. Due to go live on July 18th, the deal is available exclusively via the EE App and is open to all UK consumers, regardless of network. Stock is limited and will […]

July 17, 2025

Sky launching Glass Air

Sky has unveiled Sky Glass Air, a new TV with 4K picture quality, hands-free voice control, and Sky built in, all streamed over Wi-Fi, with no dish or box required. Glass Air will be available to buy from £6/month for new and existing customers when it goes on sale on June 10th. With a Sky […]

June 3, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Signs of life for 8K

Japanese public broadcaster NHK is currently the only TV broadcaster transmitting 8K material. It transmits 8K on its BS8K satellite service which launched with much fanfare on December 1st 2018. NHK calls its 8K transmissions as ‘Super Hi-Vision’. Now, despite a slow take-up of the formate, Warner Bros has scanned a selection of classic movies […]

May 1, 2025

LG launching 2025 QNED evo TVs

LG Electronics is rolling out its 2025 QNED evo lineup. The new QNED evo TVs inherit the differentiated value of LG OLED, along with various colour solutions, Mini LED technology, the latest α (Alpha) AI processor, top-tier gaming performance and the versatile webOS platform. Certified by Intertek for achieving 100 per cent colour volume, these […]

April 28, 2025

Xbox Cloud Gaming live on LG Smart TVs; Record Q1

LG Electronics has announced the arrival of the Xbox app (in Beta) on LG Smart TVs, allowing users to stream Xbox games on the big screen at home. Gamers in over 25 countries are now able to play the latest indie hits to the biggest AAA titles directly through the Xbox app on their LG […]

April 24, 2025

Roku announces new TVs, streaming/smart home devices, software features

Roku has unveiled a new device lineup and software updates designed for streamers. “As we step into the new streaming-first era, our focus at Roku is where it’s been since day one: redefining what streaming can be,” said Anthony Wood, CEO and Founder at Roku. “With our intuitive interface, unmatched scale and insights, and cutting-edge […]

April 23, 2025

Net Insight launches ultra-dense JPEG XS video encoding

Net Insight has launched its new ultra-high-density JPEG XS update to meet the demands of modern remote and distributed production workflows. Available as a licensed software upgrade since early 2025, the update offers an industry-leading 160 UHD-4K streams with lossless image quality in a single device. As live productions shift toward centralized and remote production […]

April 3, 2025

Suddenly in the Dark coming to Hollywood cinema in 4K

Echelon Studios has announced the theatrical release of Young Nam Ko’s masterpiece Suddenly in the Dark (1981), fully restored in 4K. Never before seen in S theatres, film fans will have a rare opportunity to experience this classic like never before at a one-night-only screening on July 1st at Laemmle’s NoHo 7 in North Hollywood. […]

March 13, 2025