Category: Online TV
Sky Go launches as “TV from Sky” on PS4
Sony has this morning announced the addition of Sky's on-demand TV services on PS4. What is usually called Sky Go will now be known as "TV from Sky" on the console - and like on other platforms will give Sky subscribers access to Sky Sports, Movies, and other entertainment channels like Sky Atlantic. TV from…
WATCH: Star Wars “Despecialised”
With the new Star Wars trailer exciting millions we can't help but think back to what came before. Disappointingly for many fans, despite 1080p being the norm there still is no official way to watch the original trilogy before George Lucas's later "improvements" in glorious HD. But the fans have a plan. Hardcore fans have…
Can the film industry learn from the music industry to stop piracy?
Over the weekend we heard the news that Sony Pictures has been hacked by a group known as "GOP" (who aren't the same people as the US Republican "Grand Old Party", presumably). GOP claims to have stolen many of Sony's "secrets", including copies of films that haven't been released, or at least released outside of…
Blinkbox adds offline viewing support
Exciting news for Blinkbox customers (yep, all six of you): The movie and TV on demand service has added offline viewing capabilities to its iPad and Android apps. Apparently the offline functionality will allow you to download purchased content on up to five devices - though rented movies will only be available on one. To…
Steve Jobs film dropped by Sony
Things aren't going well for Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs film - Sony Pictures has now apparently pulled the plug. According to Variety, the film about Apple's famous founder has now been dropped. Sorkin, who is best known for creating The West Wing, had written a script that would have been directed by Danny Boyle (of…
Amazon FINALLY adds subtitles/closed captioning to Instant Video apps
Amazon has quietly rolled out a captions facility for users of its instant video service - marking a victory for disability campaigners. The good news is that it appears in recent days that Amazon has quietly released an update for app, adding a caption facility (we certainly haven't received a press release about it). Titles…
Amazon Instant Video won’t charge Prime customers extra for 4K streaming
Amazon has announced that it won't be charging extra for 4K streaming - unlike rivals Netflix. The news comes just weeks after Netflix announced a price hike for customers wanting 4K quality streaming - to $11.99 from $8.99 in the US. Meanwhile Digital Spy quotes Michael Paull, VP of Amazon Digital Video saying: ""Amazon Prime…
EE TV is now available in shops
We've been intrigued by EE TV since it was announced. The new service combines a Freeview box, DVR and on-demand services - and will even preemptively record your six favourite channels so you can catch up on the last 24 hours at the touch of a button. And today it is finally available in EE…
Is BT YouView going to get the Sky Sports channels?
Interesting legal intrigue this morning as it has emerged that Ofcom, the telecoms regulator, could force Sky to offer its sports channels on rival platforms - including BT's YouView offering. According to the news release, the decision was made by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to uphold a ruling from Ofcom in 2010 which would force…
YouView gets Netflix
YouView has announced that its set-top-boxes now support Netflix. If you've not watched House of Cards yet, and have a YouView box, now you've got no excuse. The Netflix update is rolling out today on "YouView from BT" and Humax boxes - though YouViewers with boxes made by TalkTalk or Huawei will have to wait…
