Is a new Apple TV box on the way?

A new Apple TV set top box may be on the way.

Apple have previously downplayed their set top box, describing it as a “hobby”.

Now, though, Apple have hinted that they are not so dismissive of the streaming … Read More

VOD broadcast primetime viewing up a quarter

Audiences watching broadcast primetime shows on VOD tend to do so three days after its initial airing, according to a new report from Rentrak.

The firm’s State of VOD research, compiled over four years, shows that VOD viewing of broadcast … Read More

WW1 UNCUT short films commissioned exclusively for iPlayer

The BBC has commissioned a string of short films exclusively for BBC iPlayer for its World War One Season.

WW1 UNCUT consists of 12 episodes, which will launch today (10th April) and continute through spring 2014.

Produced by Ballista Media, … Read More

House of Cards Season 2 now streaming in 4K on Netflix for rich people

Netflix is now streaming house of Cards Season in 4K Ultra HD. If you’re rich and lucky enough to live in the right area.

The Internet TV company announced its plans at CES this year to bring 4K streaming to … Read More

NOW TV crashes during Game of Thrones Season 4 premiere; promises “gesture of good will”

Update: NOW has now said it offer those affected “a gesture of good will”.

NOW crashed last night during the premiere of Game of Thrones Season 4.

The service allows people to stream Sky channels live as well as catch … Read More

Xbox teams up with Channel 4 for original sci-fi TV show

Microsoft has teamed up with Channel 4 to produce an original TV show which will premiere on the TV channel and console simultaneously.

The Netflix effect

The move sees Microsoft’s computer console compete with Netflix in an attempt to drive … Read More

ITV closes pay-per-view online rentals

ITV is closing its pay-per-view rental service on ITV Player in July this year.

The broadcaster announced last week to its customers that the rental service on its online catch-up service would be scrapped on 31st July 2014 as viewers … Read More

Jack’s back: 24 Live Another Day available to watch online in the UK on 7th May

Update: 24: Live Another Day is now available to download and own. Find out more here.

Jack’s back. 24: Live Another Day will be available to watch online in the UK on 7th May when the show returns to Sky … Read More

Will Amazon’s Fire TV set top box win the VOD war against Netflix?

Amazon has entered the streaming device market today with the unveiling of Fire TV, a set top box that doubles as both a video player and games console.

There is no UK release date yet for Fire TV, but the … Read More

Sky Store introduces buy to keep movie downloads… and DVDs by post?

Sky Store today launches a buy to keep service that allows customers to download movies as well as renting them.

We reported last month that the broadcaster was planning to add the function to its previously rent-only VOD shop, but … Read More