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Watch: SPECTRE teaser trailer released
March 27, 2015 | David Farnor“You’ve got a secret…”
The teaser trailer for SPECTRE has been released.
The 24th outing for Bond sees Daniel Craig reprise his role as 007 for the third time, as a cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a … Read More
Vessel officially launches to the public
March 27, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube rival Vessel has officially launched to the public.
The site, which opened up to creators three months ago, promised an alternative service that would prioritise the producers of short-form videos, which have traditionally relied upon pre-roll adverts for an … Read More
Twitter launches live-streaming app Periscope
March 27, 2015 | David FarnorTwitter has launched a new livestreaming service, Periscope.
The app, released this week, allows users to broadcast video from their mobile device online, where other Periscope users can then watch it.
The launch arrives just over a year since … Read More
Google releases Nexus Player in UK
March 26, 2015 | David FarnorGoogle’s Nexus Player is now available in the UK, going head to head with Apple and Amazon’s streaming devices.
The device, shaped like a hockey puck, is the first device running Android TV in the UK and follows the launch … Read More
O2 to be exclusive brand partner of All 4
March 26, 2015 | David FarnorO2 will be an exclusive brand partner of All 4, Channel 4’s new all-in-one digital service. The site, which launches on Monday 30th March, will integrate its linear broadcasts with catch-up services and previews of future shows.
This “first-of-its-kind collaboration” … Read More
All 4 to replace 4oD on 30th March
March 26, 2015 | David FarnorAll 4, Channel 4’s new digital service, will launch on Monday 30th March.
The replacement for 4oD is part of the broadcaster’s major new digital re-brand, which was first announced last year. The new site will unite all of Channel … Read More
Netflix releases trailer for Inspector Gadget reboot
March 25, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has released the first trailer for its reboot of Inspector Gadget.
The animated series about a gizmo-laden detective was a perennial kids’ favourite years ago. It’s not the first time the cyborg cop has been retooled, with a … Read More
Amazon Fire TV Stick gets April UK release date
March 24, 2015 | David FarnorThe Amazon Fire TV Stick will be released in the UK on 15th April.
The streaming device, which is around the size of a USB stick, plugs into the HDMI port on your TV to allow you to connect to … Read More
Subscription video streaming industry to top £1bn in four years
March 24, 2015 | David FarnorThe subscription video streaming industry is expected to top £1 billion within the next four years, according to one report.
A study by Mintel says that VOD has “revolutionised the market”. Its growth has certainly been rapid: in 2009, it … Read More
Beyond iPlayer: BBC commissions original content from new talent and familiar faces
March 24, 2015 | David FarnorThe BBC has announced a new range of original BBC iPlayer content that sees a host of new talent join familiar faces in the Beeb’s streaming line-up.
Matt Berry will begin his iPlayer own comedy series on 5th April. The … Read More