The number of set-tops and TVs enabled with Freeview Play have reached the one million mark, according to GfK Point of Sales Tracking.
Freeview Play extends manufacturing base
Four new manufacturers are to adopt the Freeview Play catch-up and on-demand service. Blaupunkt, Hisense, Sharp AQUOS, and Toshiba devices will all be launched in the next few months.
Freeview updates for HEVC and Ultra HD
Digital UK has published an updated technical specification for Freeview Play that brings in new requirements for products developed in 2017.
Blaze set for launch today
A+E Networks UK’s second new launch in as many days goes live today (Tuesday). Blaze is available on Sky and Freeview.
Blaze to launch on Freeview
A+E Networks UK will launch the new 24-hour channel Blaze on Freeview in the UK and Ireland on September 20.
Digital UK names Simon Hunt as Business Development Director
Digital UK has appointed Simon Hunt as its strategy and business development director.
BBC to move towards HbbTV
As the rest of the country votes for Brexit the BBC has announced it’s to follow the international standards followed in mainland Europe.
TV Connect to broadcast live on Freeview
TV Connect will be broadcast live for the first time.
UKTV makes Home free-to-air
UKTV has secured a sixth Freeview slot, in the process taking its channel Home free-to-air on the DTT platform.
Howling steps down from Digital UK
Ilse Howling who grew the Freeview DTT platform from three million to 20 million homes is leaving Digital UK.