Tag: streaming
Sky Glass TV prices rise for second time in four months
The cost of Sky’s streaming TV, Sky Glass, is rising yet again – for the second time in less than four months. And this time, all three sizes have seen a price increase, writes Cordbusters. This means the smallest Sky Glass – the 43″ model – has gone up from £649 to £699, and the…
How to save money on your Mobile, Broadband and Streaming costs in 2023
As the curtain comes down on 2022, many of us will be looking ahead to the new year for ways to save money. Our broadband, mobile, pay-TV and streaming services are often overlooked as ways to make savings. However, taking the time to audit your bills and subscriptions could quickly save you hundreds of pounds…
Illegal TV streaming sites cost European economies over 3 billion Euros a year
A new study by Bournemouth University estimates that TV companies in Europe lost €3.21 billion in 2021 because of people using illegal streaming sites to watch TV. The researchers also estimate that the illegal providers made €1.06 billion from Europe in the same year – almost a fifth of which came from the UK. The…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Nearly 1 million Brits have cancelled streaming services this year
Almost 1m British households have given up on the streaming revolution so far this year, as the cost of living crisis forces increasingly budget-conscious consumers to stop taking services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+. The premiere of two of the most-hyped and expensive shows of all time – the $650m (£580m) productions of Rings of…
1 in 4 share Netflix account with their Ex
With the news that Netflix has lost one million subscribers in the UK over the last three months, a recent survey shows that the average Netflix streaming subscription is shared by five people, with 23% of password sharers admitting to using an ex’s account! FandomSpot.com conducted a study of 5,000 adults worldwide who use streaming…
Over half of Americans don’t mind ads if it means cheaper streaming
Adverts in streaming have become a contentious issue lately. However, according to the numbers presented by StockApps.com, 57% of US viewers say that they have no problems with ads if it results in lower subscription fees. The survey was conducted in 15 countries, and viewers in the majority of them voiced the same opinion. Spain…
Casino Streaming: A Money-Making Machine
Online casinos are without a doubt one of the big hitters of the digital transformation. Casino sites have taken large market shares from their land-based competitors, and it is expected that there will be far more in the future. After all, global acceptance towards online gambling is continuously increasing. As a result, a whole new…
Revealed: Brits spend almost £300 a year on online subscription services
New research by comparethemarket.com reveals online subscription services we can’t live without Netflix comes top, followed by Amazon Prime and Disney+ Brits spend nearly £300 a year on subscription services with Londoners spending the most, followed by those in Manchester and Birmingham With the average Brit spending three hours and 37 minutes online every day,…
Line of Duty tops list of Top 50 most re-watched box sets
Line of Duty, Friends and Only Fools and Horses are among the most re-watched box sets of the last 12 months. The top 50 binge-watched TV series during lockdown also included Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey, according to a study of 2,000 adults. Breaking Bad, Killing Eve and The Crown also proved…
Which tech sectors should you invest in next year?
With 2021 soon approaching, many of us are looking ahead to the new year with high hopes. As tech fans, you are probably wondering what exciting new gadgets, apps, and services are poised for release and are going to change the world in the next year. Some of you may also be wondering what possible…
