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NEWS: Virgin Media adds films and kids' channels to TV line-up

Andy Clough Tue, 23 Oct 2007, 11:55am

Cable TV operator Virgin Media is adding new kids and movie channels to its TV line-up this month. The channels will be supplied by CSC Media Group and Sparrowhawk Media Group. From today, Virgin customers will be able to watch Diva TV and ...

NEWS: BBC must develop iPlayer for all computer platforms

Andy Clough Tue, 16 Oct 2007, 5:53pm

BBC regulators have said the corporation must develop its iPlayer TV download service for Apple Mac and Linux users, as well as those using the Windows platform. The decision comes after the BBC said development of a TV download service for ...

HOW TO... Choose the right size of TV

Andy Clough Tue, 16 Oct 2007, 2:58pm

When it comes to TVs, one thing is for sure - size matters. For some, bigger is better, while others are horrified by the idea of being pinned to the sofa by an image so large you find yourself gazing at a movie character with a head five ...

NEWS: Virgin Media to offer Channel 4 in high-definition

Andy Clough Mon, 8 Oct 2007, 10:15am

Cable TV operator Virgin Media has struck a deal with Channel 4 to offer a selection of C4 programming in high definition via Virgin's TV-on-demand service. The deal also gives Virgin Media the option of carrying the soon-to-be-launched ...

NEWS: Boston's stereo SoundBar keeps it simple

Andrew Everard Tue, 2 Oct 2007, 11:40am

The idea of a 'soundbar' speaker for use with flatscreen TVs isn't new - companies such as Denon and Yamaha already make similar products - but Boston Acoustics has decided to keep things simple with its new TVee Two: the £350 ...

NEWS: LG's 'Time Machines' to debut at Show

Joe Cox Tue, 25 Sep 2007, 5:16pm

The nights are drawing in, the days are getting shorter – it must be that time of year... We are of course talking about the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Show. We'll be letting you in on some Show secrets over the coming weeks, to give ...

NEWS: BBC HD moves closer to a 'real service'

Andrew Everard Tue, 25 Sep 2007, 4:48pm

The BBC HD service, currently running as a trial, has taken a step closer to becoming a 'real' TV service. The BBC Trust has announced that its is giving provisional backing to the service, subject to the results of a public ...

NEWS: Channel 4 going HD

Clare Newsome Wed, 19 Sep 2007, 10:55am

Channel 4 is set to become the first terrestrial broadcaster to offer a high-definition simulcast of its main channel on Sky HD. From December, Channel 4 HD will be available free to Sky HD subscribers, promising a wide range of programming ...

HOW TO... Boost your TV's performance

Dominic Dawes Mon, 17 Sep 2007, 6:20pm

So you've got your brand new flatscreen LCD or plasma TV home from the shop: you excitedly remove it from its packaging, and start revelling in its delivery of the characters and colours of a favourite DVD movie. But are you getting the best ...

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NEWS: Alba's Quick2View budget Freeview box

Andrew Everard Thu, 13 Sep 2007, 5:16pm

No, you don't get a gentleman's gentleman to install it for you, but everything else about Alba's Quick2View STB8 Freeview box has been designed to make it simple to install and use - just the thing for all those homes facing ...