Tag Archives: HD TV

Nurse Jackie acquired by Sky Atlantic

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Jane Stott

Fresh from its latest acquisition of Glee from digital TV channel E4, Sky have now taken on the BBC to acquire the US hit comedy Nurse Jackie for its brand new channel Sky Atlantic. Nurse Jackie will be coming to … Continue reading →

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High Definition being outdone by 3D TV

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

In an exclusive interview with Techradar, Eisuke Tsuyuzaki the chief technology officer for Panasonic has said that 3D TV has already achieved “early mass market” status.  When compared to the adoption of HD TV, he believes 3D TV has outstripped … Continue reading →

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The Digital TV Selector Review: Samsung UE40C8000 3D TV

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

So last week when a Samsung UE40C8000 3D TV miraculously turned up in our office, we thought about barricading ourselves in the office till the owner of the newly bought TV decided to give up and let us keep it.  … Continue reading →

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Virgin Media failing to sell TiVO?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Ben Hargreaves

Back in December, Virgin Media launched it’s brand new TiVO powered set top box in an attempt to capture the imagination of the digital TV market.  The new service was designed to revolutionise the way we watch TV with access … Continue reading →

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Ofcom approves Freeview HD

Posted on June 9, 2009 by admin

Ofcom has effectively given Freeview the green light to deliver HD TV channels. Ofcom has changed the terms of the BBC Free to View Limited’s (aka Freeview) licence on Multiplex B, allowing them to upgrade and reorganise their use of … Continue reading →

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Freeview to add BBC iPlayer by Christmas

Posted on May 11, 2009 by admin

Freeview look set to rescue the armchair iPlayer enthusiast by building iPlayer funtionality into Freeview set top boxes by Christmas. For now the only TV provider to support the iPlayer was Virgin Media who were able to add access thanks … Continue reading →

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Virgin Media launch iPlayer HD

Posted on May 4, 2009 by admin

Good news for Virgin Media customers.  The HD TV (High Definition) version of BBC iPlayer is now available on the Virgin Media’s TV platform. This is a great new feature from Virgin Media.  It’s the only way of properly experiencing … Continue reading →

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Freeview to carry free-to-air HD channels

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Digital TV Expert

Ofcom has announced the planned transmission of four new High-Definition Freeview channels in time to coincide with the digital switchover due to finish in 2012. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade digital terrestrial television,” said the Ofcom chief executive … Continue reading →

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