Category Archives: Set Top Box

Set top boxes are the main gateway that link your TV to the digital television service of your choice.

Since digital television services have been created, a number of set top boxes have evolved with Sky’s iconic Sky+ HD box through to the video on demand content and search functionality offered by Virgin Media’s TiVo set top box.

In this section you can read about all of the set top boxes which are available from all of the providers and what new features will be launched soon.

Buy Sky and get a free Sky+ box and £50 M&S Voucher

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ben Hargreaves

If you have been thinking about buying a Sky bundlefor some time but have never made a decision, there is no better time to purchase a Sky package than in the month of February! If you sign up before the … Continue reading →

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Sky reports profits in latest figures

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Ben Hargreaves

Sky has reported a strong profit from the second half of 2011 after a good sales period for its digital television, broadband and phone services. In the six months leading up to December 2011, the pay TV provider reported a pre-tax … Continue reading →

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All Sky+ HD customers to get Sky Anytime+

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jane Stott

Digital television provider Sky has today announced that it will be opening up its Sky Anytime+ service to all Sky+ HDcustomers regardless of whether they subscribe to Sky Broadband services from Sky. After its launch in 2010, the video on … Continue reading →

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TV viewing remains strong in 2011

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jane Stott

According to a new report released by TV marketing body Thinkbox, TV viewing maintained record levels in 2011 as shows like X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing and Sherlock kept viewers watching television for 4 hours and 2 minutes every day. The … Continue reading →

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BT Vision set for major revamp

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jane Stott

According to a report in the Financial Times, BT Visionis set to undergo a major revamp of its services in an attempt to revive its television service offering to BT Vision customers. The FT cites a source “with knowledge of … Continue reading →

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YouView spends £20m in nine months

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Ben Hargreaves

Delayed IPTV venture YouView has spent nearly £20m in the first nine months of operation but still has no product on the horizon for launch. According to a report in the Guardian newspaper, YouView was reportedly handed £20.2m by its main … Continue reading →

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BBC News app launches on Sony Bravia TV’s

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Jane Stott

Sony has launched the BBC’s News app on its Sony Entertainment Network. The News app was recently launched on Samsung’s range of digital televisions last year, but has now also been expanded to Sony’s Bravia range as well. The app … Continue reading →

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LG reveal new Google TV powered 3D TV

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Ben Hargreaves

Electronics manufacturer LG has announced a brand new 3D connected TV which will be powered by content from the Google TV service which will allow users to access the open internet from the comfort of their digital television screen. The Korean … Continue reading →

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Could Apple be set to bid for Premier League?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Jane Stott

According to a report in the Daily Mail, US electronics giants Apple could be set to bid on the next round of rights for Premier League football when the tender is out before the end of the season. It is … Continue reading →

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More television viewers turning to PC

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ben Hargreaves

According to brand new data, the number of people watching television using a tablet or a PC has increased over the past year. Figures from TV audience measurement body BARB revealed that 15% of respondents claimed to have watched TV … Continue reading →

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