Sky takes a punt on internet TV
Illustrating the competitive nature of the UK's pay TV market, Sky announced last week that it intends to branch out with the launch of its own internet TV service. Known as NOW TV, the service will be available on a...
Virgin Media shows viewers love TiVo
Some commentators were sceptical about the likely popularity of Virgin Media's TiVo service in the early days of its launch, but consumers are now flocking to the technology. The cable company's TiVo set-top boxes hit the...
On-demand services the new pay TV battleground
With little to separate the biggest pay TV packages in terms of user experience and linear content, on-demand services are set to become an increasingly important factor in the battle to win new customers. BT Vision, Sky and...
TiVo technology gives Virgin Media the edge over Sky
The technology powering Virgin Media's latest set-top box has given the cable company a marked advantage over its pay TV rival Sky. Virgin's TiVo box hit the market quietly at the end of last year and has been roundly...
Virgin Media unveils surprising Sky Anytime deal
Virgin Media's already extensive TV-on-demand proposition has been given a major boost thanks to a surprising new partnership with Sky. Despite the two providers' intense rivalry in the UK pay TV market, they have linked...
Could early 2012 be too late for YouView?
YouView gave its first progress update in almost half a year last week, confirming that the broadband-connected TV platform is still on course for commercial launch in early 2012. Originally set to hit the market in 2010, the...
3D TV divides the broadcasting industry
The broadcasting industry has been split over the future of 3D TV; some sources believe it will achieve mainstream success, but others argue it is expensive and will only ever appeal to a niche audience. While Sky and Virgin...
Is the Virgin Media TiVo service changing our viewing habits?
Virgin Media has touted its TiVo product as the next generation of TV entertainment since it first hit the market at the end of last year, but doubts have remained as to just how popular it would prove. We can finally put some...
Bright future in store for 3D TV
It's far too early to write off 3D TV as a failure that will never appeal to a mainstream audience. According to Informa Telecoms & Media, the technology is destined to only remain popular among a minority of viewers,...
Virgin Media and Sky ponder future of 3D TV
Although the first few months of 3D TV may not have been an unqualified success in the UK, Virgin Media and Sky clearly still have high hopes for the technology. Both providers unveiled a range of high-profile programmes and...