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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 code covering issues like harm, offence, accuracy and impartiality. But most streaming platforms do not. The government has announced a review into whether to strengthen…

23 June 2021 Chris Price News

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 One and Channel 4 boss Jay Hunt told the Lords Communications Committee that the iPhone maker had spent millions of pounds commissioning with British production…

25 June 201926 June 2019 Chris Price Apple, News

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 partnership" will see O2 Priority customers get the ability to watch a number of new Channel 4 shows before they're shown on the telly or…

26 March 2015 James O'Malley Mobile phones, Online TV

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…

25 March 2013 Gerald Lynch Online TV, Samsung, Tech Digest news, TVs

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…

15 March 2013 Gerald Lynch Online TV, Satellite TV, Tech Digest news

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…

18 December 201225 February 2018 Gerald Lynch Apple, iPad apps, iPhone apps, Tech Digest news

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…

18 July 20129 September 2019 Shinychris Gaming

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…

3 May 2011 Gerald Lynch iPad, iPad apps, Tablet, Tech Digest news

Freeview HD to go live in time for World Cup

It's been available for a couple of months to some viewers, but Freeview HD was officially launched today, bringing subscription-free high definition broadcast television to millions in the UK, just in time for this year's World Cup. BBC, ITV…

30 March 201010 July 2022 Shinychris Digital set-top boxes, TVs

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