Category: TV
Virgin Media to make Kids TV FREE in February
Kids TV programmes like Dora The Explorer and Peppa Pig will be free to Virgin viewers during February Virgin Media is making a variety of premium kids entertainment and learning-based programmes free to its 3.5 million TV customers during February, including half term. From 1 February, all Virgin TV customers in the UK…
Netgem sees 27% increase in viewing over Christmas
In a festive season like no other, digital TV provider Netgem reveals it saw a 27% year-on-year increase in TV viewing compared to Christmas 2019. This is across Freeview live and on-demand as well as additional services such as Prime Video, Rakuten TV, YouTube and premium channels such as Fox, MTV, Comedy Central and Premier…
Adults spend 57 hours staring at screens over Christmas
The average adult will spend more than 57 HOURS of their Christmas break staring at screens - and not just watching repeats or family favourites on the box. The study of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found they will spend 49 minutes a day during the week’s holiday ‘mindlessly scrolling’ through their phones. An hour…
Top TV and Cinema Hits That Have Been Turned into an Online Slot Game
Online pokies have gained massive popularity all over New Zealand, with more Kiwis finding them easy, fun, and rewarding to play. Unlike in the past when pokies came in fruit symbols, now you can find any theme on your favourite pokie game. The latest inspiration is from TV shows and movie hits. Now, you can…
POP player launches on Freeview Play
POP Player is now available on the Freeview Play platform, enabling kids and families across the UK to watch their favourite POP, Tiny Pop and POP Max shows on-demand, whenever they want. POP Player is a free on-demand service, featuring children’s content aimed at 4-11-year olds. The line up includes Tiny Pop’s True and the…
Virgin Media launches voice-controlled Virgin TV 360
Virgin Media is launching a new TV platform, Virgin TV 360, comprising a new Mini box, TV remote with voice control and smart new features. Virgin TV 360 features all of the top TV channels and streaming apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer, all with 4k Ultra-High Definition and HDR viewing…
Freeview rolls out Accessible TV guide
Digital TV network Freeview has launched an Accessible TV Guide, now available at Channel 555 of supported Freeview Play devices. Freeview’s Accessible TV Guide will make it simpler for viewers with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments or hearing loss, to discover and find content more easily. Developed with insight from viewers, advocacy groups, and…
Virgin Media launch Google Nest Smart Home trial
Virgin Media trials Google Nest Smart Home packages that complement its ultrafast broadband Expert installation and tech support available to ensure smart home devices work seamlessly Virgin Media customers in Cardiff, Manchester and Southampton to trial the new service Devices available on flexible payment plans starting at just £10 per month Virgin Media has collaborated…
STV Player adds 250 hours of content this Autumn
Striking Out The STV Player has announced a significant increase in content for Q4 2020 – with over 250 hours of new drama, sport, true crime and lifestyle programming being added to the free UK-wide service this autumn. STV’s VOD offering – which is the exclusive home of the Channel 3…
Freeview Play to launch on Fire TV Edition TVs
Freeview Play is launching on selected Fire TV Edition TVs, thanks to a new agreement announced today between Digital UK and Amazon. Fire TV Edition viewers will be able to find and discover the shows they love, via the Freeview Play button on new Fire TV Edition remotes. From here, viewers can browse a carousel…
