Over the years Sky has picked off a number of brands associated with the terrestrial broadcasters, but the most defining has to be its work with Sir David Attenborough, which […]
PVRs to be exempt from European custom duties
Decoders with a hard disk drive – such as the Sky+ box – are to be exempted from customs duties following a landmark ruling from the European Court of Justice. […]
Sky and Virgin working on 3D EPGs
Both Sky and Virgin are currently working on 3D versions of their EPGs. Sky, which has produced a version of its HD guide in partnership with NDS is already downloading […]
iPad app released for Sky+
Sky has issued an upgrade to its iPhone application, taking full advantage of the features available on the Apple tablet device, and allowing Sky+ or Sky+ HD subscribers to search […]
Sky Deutschland launches PVR for cable
Sky Deutschland has announced it has now made its Sky+ HD receiver and PVR available for cable homes. The set tops are available with immediate effect from the Sky customer […]
Sky to swap HD and SD channel numbers
Sky is to launch a separate EPG numbering system for channels broadcasting both SD and HD versions. From February 1, 2011 the satcaster will run both its “Standard Bouquet” and […]
Spotlight falls on UK connectivity
A third of Sky and Virgin Media subscribers no longer bother connecting to a UHF aerial, according to Mark Oliver, chief executive, Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates.
Rebrand for Living in new Sky line-up
BSkyB has announced a reshuffle of the Entertainment section of its EPG that places Sky 1, a rebranded Sky Living and the new Sky Atlantic on the first page of […]
Monday launch for Disney XD in HD
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Disney XD is set to launch HD on Sky this coming Monday, October 18.
Darroch: Regulatory intervention will distort market
MIPTV 2010 – CANNES. Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch has described the outcome of Ofcom’s Pay-TV Review as “an unprecedented and unwarranted intervention”.