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Elgato launches teeny-tiny USB DVB-T tuner

16 October 2009, 10:31

The world's smallest, full-featured DVB-T stick, says Elgato.

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Sky Songs to become the latest competitor to iTunes

12 October 2009, 11:43

BSkyB will next week launch Sky Songs, a subscription-based music streaming service.

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18m Freeview homes must retune today

30 September 2009, 09:51

Millions of Freeview viewers will need to retune their set-top boxes or TVs later today in order to retain access to key television channels.

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Virgin Media adds another HD channel to its roster

25 September 2009, 16:11

Living HD to launch exclusively on Virgin Media early next month.

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Tesco and Microsoft team up to bring "virtual DVD" experience to UK consumers

9 September 2009, 14:27

Silverlight-powered movie downloads coming soon to a Tesco near you.

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YouTube brings premium music content back to UK viewers

3 September 2009, 10:22

YouTube has reached an agreement with PRS for Music, paving the way for music videos to return to its UK site.

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Latest price comparison website tackles the music industry

4 August 2009, 15:04

Want to know where to download cheap music? CompareDownload.com could be the answer.

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Sky to launch Europe's first 3D channel in 2010

30 July 2009, 14:08

Many customers are still getting their heads around HD, but Sky has confirmed that it will launch 3D and VOD services next year.

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Channel 4HD coming to Virgin Media

29 July 2009, 16:47

After a slow start to high-def proceedings, Virgin Media adds another HD channel to its quickly growing roster.

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Freeview to launch "Remember to Retune" campaign

29 July 2009, 16:05

In preperation of service upgrades on September 30th, Freeview is launching a campaign to remind viewers to retune.

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Virgin Media to air high-def sport with ESPN

29 July 2009, 10:21

ESPN - now armed with the football rights formerly belonging to Setanta - will be available to Virgin Media customers in August.

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Spotify teases upcoming iPhone app

27 July 2009, 12:35

Streaming music phenomenon heading to Apple's iPhone and iPod touch handsets.

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Teletext to cease broadcasting in January

16 July 2009, 16:56

Information service Teletext will disappear from TV screens in just a matter of months.

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Microsoft to launch music streaming service

14 July 2009, 09:48

Microsoft has plans to launch a Spotify-like music streaming service, and it'll be made available "imminently".

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Virgin Media to launch four new high-definition channels

13 July 2009, 12:55

After months of speculation, Virgin Media has finally announced that a selection of HD channels are imminent.

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Michael Jackson dies, aged 50

26 June 2009, 17:11

Legendary entertainer passes away at the age of 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Ofcom may force Sky into sharing premium channels

26 June 2009, 11:53

Ofcom consultation on pay TV market may force Sky to offer its premium channels to rival broadcasters.

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Setanta goes into administration

23 June 2009, 16:16

With its rights to Premier League football snapped up by ESPN, Setanta is to cease broadcasting.

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Free music to influence UK singles and albums charts

22 June 2009, 14:52

Official UK Charts Company states that free music streaming services will one day influence the charts.

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Sky outlines plans for UK's first HD news channel

11 June 2009, 10:08

Sky news HD to launch in Spring 2010, promises to bring viewers even closer to domestic and international news.

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Setanta fighting for survival after failing to secure BSkyB rescue deal

10 June 2009, 10:47

Irish broadcaster Setanta appears to be on the verge of entering administration.

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Microsoft's ZuneHD to arrive on UK shores this year?

15 April 2009, 15:12

Complete with OLED display and HD resolution, rumour-mill reckons.

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BBC extends HD programming hours

17 March 2009, 16:23

The BBC has announced that its sole HD channel - BBC HD - will now run for nine hours daily.

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Orange Wednesdays to include 241 Pizza Express meal: misers rejoice

3 February 2009, 16:25

Take the missus out for dinner and a movie for just over a tenner.

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2009 Oscar nominations announced

22 January 2009, 15:00

The 2009 Oscar nominees have been announced and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button leads the way with 13 nominations.

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Virgin Media to offer sport on demand with Setanta Replay

19 January 2009, 11:04

Virgin Media is today bolstering its on-demand content by offering sports programming up to seven days after broadcast.

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie trailer

18 December 2008, 14:03

20th Century Fox has let loose the first movie trailer for 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but is it any good?

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Terminator Salvation trailer #2

11 December 2008, 13:38

The second trailer for the fourth Terminator outing is available for viewing, and it's showing some early promise.

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Nolan's Dark Knight returning to U.S. theatres on January 23rd

5 December 2008, 11:23

U.S. moviegoers will get another chance to see 2008 blockbuster The Dark Knight on the big screen, but can it sink the Titanic?

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The Simpsons offer their take on Apple products

1 December 2008, 10:00

What happens when Steve Mobs decides to open a mApple store in Springfield? Hilarity ensues.

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Sky bolsters range of HD channels with Disney Cinemagic HD

25 November 2008, 11:18

Sky has continued to add to its ever-expanding HD line-up by announcing the upcoming launch of Disney Cinemagic HD.

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I'm a PC merchandise: clothing for the uninhibited nerd?

21 November 2008, 15:43

Fond of Microsoft's Life Without Walls campaign? Or just a plain ol' nerd? Here's some attire for the "I'm a PC" crowd.

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Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler trailer

21 November 2008, 12:14

Fox Searchlight Pictures has made available the first trailer for "The Wrestler", and it's already being touted as oscar-worthy.

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