Virgin Media goes further into the red

The cable services provider Virgin Media had a difficult last quarter, with new customer sign ups dropping by a massive forty per cent. This news comes as the company posted losses.. more

UKTV could be sold off

After failing to renew its Freeview capacity last year, the cable broadcaster Virgin Media has been looking for potential buyers for its share in UKTV. A decision is expected sometime over.. more

Broadband providers must work together

In order for the Communications Minister’s “Digital Britain” plan to work, the entire industry must settle any differences they may have, in order for the UK to join the rest of.. more

UK celebrates ten years of broadband

It was ten years ago when the first consumers were let loose onto the broadband network. In those days there were many households with no internet access at all and in those places where a dial up connection was available, users could expect to receive.. more

ITV could merge with Channel Four and Five

The commercial broadcaster, ITV, has come up with a plan that could mean the largest shake up in UK broadcasting history. ITV is proposing a merger between itself, Channel Four and Five, but this would mean that the new company would control up to sixty.. more

Panasonic launches duel tuner Freesat HD PVR

Panasonic has launched the first Freesat PVR to use the Blu-ray recording and playback system. It is also a duel tuner, which allows the user to watch one channel while recording another to watch at a later time. This is brand new equipment and so.. more

Freesat gets a new Chairperson

The UK’s only free to view satellite broadcaster, Freesat, will be getting a new chairperson in September when the current post holder, the BBC’s director of marketing, communications and audiences, Tim Davie, steps down. He will be taking on the role of the corporation’s new.. more

Living TV to air Jade Goody’s wedding in March

The satellite broadcaster Living TV will be showing the wedding of Jade Goody and Jack Tweed in March, after the channel reportedly paid around £100,000 for the TV rights. Living TV has become the television home for Jade Goody ever since she started off with.. more

Embedded content key when choosing new handset

Embedded content has become a key factor in choosing a new handset, according to survey by app store GetJar. Embedded content is more important in a purchase decision than price, design or touch screen capability for 69% of users. Twelve percent of those polled said.. more

Vizio, Beats Sony, Second in HDTV Sale

A few weeks ago, Vizio announced that it would stop selling Plasma high definition televisions and focus on something that they are comfortable with – LCD televisions. It maybe a business move or it could be a economic strategy, but I really hope they would.. more