Category: Satellite TV
Sky's Brian Sullivan on Sky Broadband, the next gen Sky+ boxes (they could be wireless), HD via the web, YouTube and more
Over at sister blog HDTVUK they have an intriguing interview with Brian Sullivan, Sky’s Director of Customer Products and Services. Sullivan drops a few hints on the next generation Sky+ box (there’s a good chance it will wirelessly stream…
Sky Broadband launch Live blog
You have heard all the rumours and the goss about Sky offering free broadband to its customers. Well we are here at Vinopolis in London Bridge listening to the full announcement. Read on for the details, but the main…
Sky next with "free" broadband service
Sky should increase competition in the UK broadband market further with an expected announcement of a "free broadband" product in competition with Carphone Warehouse and Orange at a press conference on Tuesday, which will be covered live by Tech…
Smart Eye and Smart Blaster – home entertainment all around the house
Bluedelta has unveiled the Smart Eye, which lets you control your satellite receiver from any TV in the house. Combined with the company's Smart Blaster product, the Smart Eye can also communicate with your DVD, Video, freeview – even…
Tell your Sky+ to record via text message (Quick review)
So today satellite TV service Sky announced that Sky+ digital video recorder users can set their shows to record by sending a text message. The idea is, if you're out and about and suddenly realise you've forgotten to set the…
Sky+ Remote Record – set your box from anywhere in the world
Left the house and forgot to set the timer for your favourite TV show? If you've got a Sky+ box (including Sky HD), you can set your box to record programmes from your mobile phone with the Sky+ Remote…
BSkyB claims to be carbon neutral?
BSkyB is perhaps the last company I'd expect to receive a press release from claiming to be environmentally friendly. But that's exactly what's just happened. The satellite network (which is indirectly responsible for launching not particularly environmentally-friendly, fuel-guzzling rockets into…
Sky HD launches in May – official
Well Sky’s HD website has confirmed it is a May launch for the satellite broadcaster’s HD service. If you are an existing subscriber you’ll pay £299 for the HD box and £10 a month on top of your existing subscription….
Sky's TV reminder service
Ever see a trailer for a programme, decide you really want to see it, then completely forget it's on? Well, if you do, Sky's new reminder service should be able to sort you out. The service allows you to…
Best of 2005: Sky Gnome
A much better bet than a digital radio for Sky users, the Gnome let its owner wirelessly stream radio stations, music channels and more from their Sky box to an odd triangular little device which can be sited anywhere…