Catch-up TV and the streaming of programmes and movies are the most-widely undertaken activities on smart TVs, according to new research from Ofcom.
Sky’s Now TV targeting multiple devices
BSkyB has directly entered the internet TV market with a standalone service that will be available on a cross platform basis.
BoxNation develops pub market
BoxNation, the pay-TV sports channel backed by boxing promoter Frank Warren, has signed up 1,300 pubs and clubs.
Vaizey details 4G help scheme
Communications minister Ed Vaizey has written to Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards detailing the terms for the help scheme designed to support TV viewers affected by the launch of new […]
Intellect launches UK trial HbbTV spec
Technology trade body Intellect has released a specification that would enable the deployment of HbbTV over the UK terrestrial system and made a test stream available.
Sky’s £5.4bn contribution to UK economy
A report by Oxford Economics has estimated BSkyB to have made a £5.4 billion contribution to UK GDP on 2011.
DTG Testing and Mirifice introduce automated MHEG testing
DTG Testing and Mirifice have jointly developed an automation system for the testing of set-top boxes and IDTVs.
Teletext Holidays joins Virgin TiVo
One of the UK’s most iconic brands is to maintain its presence on TV screens through a deal with Virgin Media. Teletext Holidays, which is slated to leave Freeview DTT […]
Football fans turning to tablets
Football fans are turning to second screens while watching their teams on TV, according to a new study by IAB UK on behalf of ESPN.
Industry reacts to YouView launch
YouView has finally declared its intention to launch after four years of sometimes protracted labour. Yet despite the time lag industry reaction has been largely positive.