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One in three people in the UK would happily ditch their traditional TV set for a connected viewing device, according to research released by broadbandchoices.co.uk.The study, undertaken by the impartial broadband comparison site, revealed that 33% of those polled stated they would rather watch programmes on a tablet, smartphone or laptop than on a traditional… Continue reading 33% prefer to catch up away from TV

According to a survey of US internet users, conducted by Nielsen for the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM), people still most often talked about TV shows while in the same room, face to face or over the phone.

New research by Futuresource Consulting claims that global tablet sales reached 64 million units in Q4 2012, representing quarterly growth of nearly 100% and year-on-year growth of 119%.The fourth quarter sales represent just under half of all tablets sold last year (136 million).Although Apple enjoyed another lucrative Christmas and remained market leader throughout this period,… Continue reading 64 million tablets shipped in the run up to Christmas

Apple has released its results for the first fiscal quarter with surprising figures for their streaming device, Apple TV. During the period starting September 30 to December 29, the digital media receiver shifted 2 million units, resulting in year on year growth of 60%.The company’s first fiscal quarter results brings the total number of Apple… Continue reading 2m Apple TV devices sold in the run-up to Christmas

BBC’s iPlayer benefited from a sprinkle of Christmas magic as December saw requests jump up by 5% to a record 217 million, according to data released today.

Advanced Television has published research from connected technology company Twonky that shows 51% of the UK prefer to watch catch-up services on a TV, over second screen devices like smartphones and tablets.The survey also revealed that 19% of people consider convenience more important than screen size.YouView, the joint venture between the major broadcasters, BT and… Continue reading Half of UK unfamiliar with YouView brand

Last week The Media Native – aka, David Brennan – asked if TV On Demand can justify its premium status. His conclusions ruffled some feathers at Videology and now Rhys McLachlan, Director of Corporate and Business Development would like to respond…

Sky has updated its catch-up app with some new functionality that allows subscribers to download films and TV shows with the ability to watch offline. The functionality will be available through an update for Sky Go and costs an extra £5 a month to utilise.Paying subscribers will be able to take advantage of the new… Continue reading Sky adds downloading functionality to catch up service

Amazon’s streaming service LOVEFiLM has announced a new content deal with Channel 4, giving subscribers access to the broadcaster’s 4 on Demand (4oD) archive service.The deal strengthens LOVEFiLM’s TV offering just a week after online video on demand aggregator Oric revealed research that claimed Netflix had a significantly higher amount of TV content in the… Continue reading LOVEFiLM enters new content deal with Channel 4

18 months after the initial ruling, the UK’s broadcast regulator Ofcom has overturned a decision by the Authority for Television On Demand regarding a number of BBC Worldwide’s YouTube channels.In May 2011 ATVOD found that channels for Top Gear and BBC Food could be categorised as on-demand programming, meaning that BBC Worldwide would be subject… Continue reading Ofcom overturns ATVOD ruling on BBC Worldwide