Tag: Channel 4
Tech Digest daily roundup: Family sues Google Maps after man drives off collapsed bridge
Google is being sued by the family of a man who drove off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps. The family of Philip Paxson are accusing the tech giant […]
Tech Digest daily roundup: Streaming services to face tighter regulation
Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ could face tighter regulation in the UK under government proposals. Traditional broadcasters like the BBC and ITV have to comply with regulator Ofcom’s […]
Apple commissioning considerable UK content for Apple TV+
Apple is commissioning “a considerable amount of content” from the UK creative community for the its upcoming video streaming platform, a senior executive for the company has said. Former BBC […]
Facebook commissions news from Channel 4 ‘to combat sensationalism’
Channel 4 is to provide news content to Facebook in a bid to increase the reach of “high-quality” and credible journalism on the social media platform. The social media giant has […]
O2 customers to get access to some Channel 4 shows 48 hours before anyone else
O2 has today announced that it has thrown a tonne of cash at Channel 4 in exchange for the right to piss off anyone on other networks. The new “brand […]
Samsung Smart TVs get 4oD Channel 4 catch-up service
Samsung have added Channel 4's 4oD catch-up TV service to their range of connected Smart TVs. Available through Samsung Apps, the company's Smart TV service portal, 4oD offers thirty days worth of recently-broadcast content from the likes of Channel 4…
4oD added to Sky's On Demand platform
Sky have announced the arrival of Channel 4's 4oD service as part of Sky TV's On Demand hub. Landing on Monday, Sky subscribers with their boxes hooked up to the internet will be able at access on demand content from…
APP OF THE DAY: The Snowman and the Snowdog (iPhone / iPod / iPad)
On-the-go Christmas fun lands on the iPhone, iPod and iPad today in the shape of The Snowman and the Snowdog app. A free app companion to the animated sequel to the classic Christmas flick, you'll be flying through the air…
Sainsbury's launches World's first Blind Football computer game
Here's something a little bit different. Sainsbury's has announced the world's first Paralympic Blind Football game to coincide with the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Created by content agency Drum in conjunction with digital agency Chunk and Channel 4, it features…
APP OF THE DAY: 4oD Channel 4 catch-up TV (iPad)
Channel 4's TV catch-up service, 4oD, is now available on the iPad. Squeezing select shows from Channel 4, E4 and More4 into a touch-friendly interface, programmes will be available to be streamed to the tablet for 30 days after they…
