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Syfy HD coming to Virgin Media

16 March 2010, 10:05

The Sci Fi channel, soon to be known as Syfy, will become Virgin Media's thirteenth high-definition offering.

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Sharp announces Freeview HD PVR

15 March 2010, 10:44

Sharp's TU-T2HR32 set-top receiver will join the Freeview HD race with a 320GB hard disk and dual DVB-T2 tuners.

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ITV1 HD to launch in April

12 March 2010, 12:48

Most of the 2010 World Cup games will be shown in high definition as ITV announces that its first dedicated HD channel will launch on Freeview, Freesat, Sky HD and ...

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BBC license fee to rise to £145.50 next month

9 March 2010, 15:43

The government has confirmed that the cost of a colour TV license will rise by two per cent as of April 1st.

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Compro launches quad-mode VideoMate S800F TV tuner card

9 March 2010, 11:29

Low-profile card equipped with dual tuners allows for simultaneous DVB-S and DVB-T viewing.

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Film4 HD to launch exclusively on Virgin Media

8 March 2010, 10:00

Virgin Media continues to expand its line-up of high definition channels with the launch of Film 4 HD and E4 HD.

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BBC confirms service cuts, 6 Music and Asian Network face the axe

2 March 2010, 13:06

The BBC has revealed plans to slash its radio, television and online services as part of a strategic review billed as the biggest shake-up in the corporation's 88-year history.

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BBC plans cuts to many services

26 February 2010, 16:52

Reports suggest that the BBC will make sweeping reductions in services, including plans to shut down two radio stations and cut back web services by 50 per cent.

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Elgato EyeTV Netstream DTT tuner brings Freeview to your network

24 February 2010, 13:04

Network dual tuner connects to your router to stream full-HD digital television to your PCs.

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Sky's 1TB Sky+HD receiver is more spacious than you think

19 February 2010, 13:01

Actually features a 1.5TB hard drive, says Sky.

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Freeview HD iPhone app helps plan your high-def schedule

16 February 2010, 16:12

Able to receive Freeview HD? Got yourself a nice new receiver? Good, now you can plan your high-def viewing direct from your iPhone.

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UK's first Freeview HD receiver arrives at retail

15 February 2010, 12:21

Humax HD-FOX T2 set-top box now available priced at £179.99.

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Freeview coverage checker reveals when Freeview HD is coming to you

12 February 2010, 15:14

Want to know exactly when you'll be able to receive Freeview HD?

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Virgin Media expands high-def offering with Discovery HD

10 February 2010, 10:49

Virgin Media has announced that Discovery HD will join its channel line up this spring.

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Freeview to gain two new nationwide channels

9 February 2010, 16:07

Can't find anything to watch? Spare multiplex capacity from the BBC and Arqiva will be used to create two new channels.

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Eurosport HD makes its way to Virgin Media

3 February 2010, 10:10

Virgin Media's HD channel count will rise to eight with the addition of Eurosport HD in April.

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Sky launches 1TB Sky+HD receiver

29 January 2010, 13:02

Sky has introduced a set-top receiver with four times the store of the original Sky+HD box.

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Sky brings 3D football to the nation's pubs

28 January 2010, 10:18

Want to see the weekend's hottest clash - Arsenal vs. Man Utd - in three dimensions? Head down to your local for a pint and a pair of 3D glasses.

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Man dies after watching James Cameron's Avatar in 3D

20 January 2010, 10:01

Taiwanese doctor claims "over-excitement" caused by Hollywood blockbuster likely to have caused death.

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BBC extends Freesat iPlayer coverage

18 January 2010, 12:12

Now available to all users of a Humax-branded Freesat HD receiver.

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Intel gets into the festive spirit

16 December 2009, 11:18

The chipmaker has released its own version of the popular "12 days of Christmas" song, replete with product references.

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MGM HD launches exclusively on Sky TV

15 December 2009, 10:18

Sky's 37th HD channel to offer HD re-mastered movies from the MGM library, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Sky adds E4 HD to its roster of high-definition channels

9 December 2009, 12:23

High-def simulcast of E4 to raise Sky's HD channel count to 36.

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3view could be the Freeview HD set-top-box to rule them all

9 December 2009, 12:08

One of the UK's first DVB-T2 set-top-boxes has been unveiled, and it's looking a little bit special.

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Channel Five teams up with YouTube

3 December 2009, 16:13

The UK's fifth terrestrial TV channel has announced that its free-to-view programming is coming to YouTube.

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Freesat confirms upcoming addition of on-demand content from the BBC and ITV

27 November 2009, 11:03

BBC iPlayer will become available to Freesat users in December, with ITV Player following early in 2010.

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The Muppets' Bohemian Rhapsody might be the best music video you see this year

25 November 2009, 09:24

Turns out Animal can do the fandango.

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BBC details Freeview HD rollout schedule

16 November 2009, 16:00

Want to know if you'll be watching the 2010 World Cup on Freeview HD? Take a look at this.

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Channel 4 kicks off week of 3D TV

16 November 2009, 12:08

Don't forget to pick up your free 3D glasses for Channel 4's week of three-dimensional programming.

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Sky kicks off live footy on Apple's iPhone

11 November 2009, 11:13

Sky has launched a Mobile TV App that allows users to stream live TV direct to their iPhone or iPod touch devices.

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BBC iPlayer coming to Freesat this month

4 November 2009, 11:59

The BBC has confirmed that its on-demand iPlayer service will be made available to Freesat viewers by the end of November.

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Microsoft launches MSN Music

4 November 2009, 11:22

Microsoft has opened the door to MSN Music, an ad-supported streaming service with the option to purchase DRM-free tracks.

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BBC to cut back on Red Button services in preparation for Freeview HD

26 October 2009, 12:04

Two of the three existing interactive Red Button streams to be turned off tomorrow, October 27.

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