Tag: TV
Virgin Media adds 17 more FREE channels
Virgin Media is to give TV customers access to a range of documentary and entertainment channels Includes Alibi, Animal Planet, Eden, History, National Geographic and many others Shows like Shakespeare & Hathaway, Vikings and Wicked Tuna are available to watch Customers can also get free access to a fitness app and mindfulness and wellbeing videos…
The All-In-One Streaming Search Engine is Finally Here
Netflix, Hulu, CBS All Access, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and HBO Now are a handful of the streaming services available. There’s always something to watch. But scrolling through everything could take an hour or longer to find what you want. How do you decide what to watch before you’re too tired to pay attention to…
UK streaming service BritBox launches with Channel 4 deal
UK streaming service BritBox has launched, announcing that it has struck a deal with Channel 4 for All 4 and Film4 content. The BBC and ITV announced BritBox earlier this year. Now they have said Channel 4 as well as Channel 5 are on board the service which costs £5.99 a month. BritBox has signed…
Ofcom approves BBC plan to extend iPlayer catch-up option
Ofcom has approved the BBC’s plan to extend the iPlayer catch-up window to 12 months, subject to “certain conditions and guidance”. The broadcaster intends to change iPlayer from a 30-day catch-up service to make programmes available for 12 months as standard, with some available for longer.All children’s programming will be available for five years under the…
Having TV on while sleeping increases obesity risk. 5 tips for better sleep
Women exposed to artificial light at night were more likely to become obese (Clara Molden/ PA) Having the TV on while sleeping could increase the risk of obesity, new research suggests. Women exposed to artificial light at night were more likely to gain weight and become obese or overweight over the…
Samsung launches vertical Sero TV aimed at Millennials
Samsung has unveiled a new type of television, one that sits in a vertical orientation to fit content filmed on mobile phones. Called the Sero, the new device has gone on sale in Korea aimed specifically at the millennial generation, who watch more content on the vertical screen of their smartphone, Samsung said. The tech…
Watching TV could contribute to memory loss in over 50s, study suggests
Watching TV for just a few hours every night could contribute to memory loss in older people, new research suggests. Over 50s who spent more than three-and-a-half hours daily in front of the box were found to experience poorer verbal memory, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The findings indicate people…
Britbox: What is it and will it be able to compete with rivals like Netflix?
The BBC and ITV are proposing a new joint streaming service for the UK to take on the might of Netflix and Amazon. New commissions, recent shows and old British favourites will feature on the BritBox platform. But what exactly is it and can it really take on its rivals? Why are the BBC and…
Children’s development ‘delayed by TV and computer games’
Too much time spent watching TV and playing computer games can hold back the development of young children, new research suggests. A study of 2,400 Canadian children found more screen time was linked to lower scores in “milestone” tests of communication, problem solving, interpersonal skills and physical coordination. The amount of time two and three-year-olds…
Virgin Media to show Wimbledon Finals in 4K Ultra High Definition
Virgin Media will be giving its customers the opportunity to watch the Men's and Women's finals from the Championships at Wimbledon in 4K Ultra High Definition via Eurosport. Virgin TV customers with a V6 TV box will be able to watch both finals in Ultra High Definition for the very first time. Customers can watch the…
