“Binge-watch”: How Netflix changed the way we speak

Language is a fascinating thing, not just used to communicate but to define the world around us. New words are created in response to new ideas or technologies – which means that the impact of video on-demand upon our lifestyles … Read More

YouTube unveils new TV app

YouTube has unveiled a new TV app, which is currently being rolled out across devices.

The app, which has been designed with the big screen in mind, will add new channel pages to your telly, letting you see all … Read More

Vimeo launches new Roku and Apple TV app

Vimeo has launched a revamped app for Roku streaming media devices designed to make it quicker to view videos.

The first major refresh since the channel launched in 2011, the Vimeo app now features a custom-built user interface that makes … Read More

Bill Cosby and Bill Burr join new slate of Netflix original stand-up comedy

Bill Cosby and Bill Burr are part of Netflix’s new slate of original stand-up comedy.

The four new specials, which the Internet TV company announced today, join the previously announced October 10th Chelsea Handler one-Hour comedy special, Uganda Be … Read More

PlayStation TV UK release date confirmed as 14th November

Sony has confirmed that PlayStation TV will launch in the UK on 14th November.

The device, which has already been released in Japan, is Sony’s entry into the increasingly crowded streaming media device market.

The tiny box will allow … Read More

Cord-cutting spreads across Europe

Cord-cutting is traditionally a phenomenon that exists in the USA, but now research shows the trend is spreading across Europe.

Pay TV customers are increasingly choosing to cancel subscriptions in favour of “over-the-top” video services, that is services which allow … Read More

New Amazon Instant Video pilots to premiere on 28th August

Amazon’s latest round of pilots for original TV shows will premiere on Thursday 28th August, including talent ranging from Whit Stillman and Steven Soderbergh to Ron Perlman, Adam Brody, Chloë Sevigny and David Gordon Green.

After its second batch of … Read More

NOW TV introduces weekly sports pass to watch Premier League online without Sky

NOW has introduced a new weekly sports pass to allow fans to watch Premier League football online without Sky.

NOW’s sports pass was previously only available for a single day, giving fans without Sky live streaming access to all Sky … Read More

Breaking Bad is the most streamed programme in the UK

Breaking Bad is the most streamed programme in the UK, according to new research.

The study conducted by GfK is the first real insight we’ve had into subscription VOD trends. Indeed, we’ve written before about the lack of data available … Read More

Gotham will be available to watch online on Demand 5

Gotham will be released on Channel 5 in the UK this autumn.

The Warner Brothers series, one of the most anticipated shows of the year, draws on the origin story of a pre-Batman Gotham City and follows young Detective (and … Read More