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Today Channel 5’s video on demand service launched on Samsung’s connected televisions, bringing the channel’s content to an even bigger audience.The application was rolled out for free this morning in the SmartHub store, meaning owners of the Samsung smart televisions can view programmes from the past seven days.Demand 5 is already available to access on… Continue reading Demand 5 lands on Samsung smart TVs

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

The soaps predictably took hold of Friday night, Splash! once again attracted a surprising amount of sensible people and the struggle for the ultimate Sunday period drama got a lot more intense.

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

Last night’s prime time schedule couldn’t shake off the stench of dampness and death, with each programme littered with little reminders of our impending doom. Thank God it’s Friday, then.

As the digital and mobile revolutions continue at breakneck speed, there is a legitimate concern that we are going to experience a technological overload. Now, Future Foundation’s latest research reveals how our responses to technology are rapidly changing.

With more than 150 senior media executives in attendance, the Year Ahead 2013 offered a feast of insider knowledge and thoughtful crystal ball gazing. You can now watch our exclusive online video to see what predictions some of our panellists and guests made for 2013…

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.