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May 22 2018
Eurosport to launch dedicated Ultra HD channel on Sunday 27 May Eurosport 4K to be available in multiple markets across Europe Osmanbegovic: Eurosport 4K is the most immersive viewing experience available Eurosport will take its unparalleled coverage of Grand Slam tennis to new heights when it launches a new channel exclusively for Roland Garros with […]
Oct 9 2017
Sky Q is continuing the development of its premium TV platform by adding even more features in late 2017. The latest addition is voice control, which is an extension to the system’s existing voice search capabilities. From 5 October, Sky is rolling out the ability to navigate directly to channels, play back recorded content and […]
Jul 27 2017
Sky and Devialet, one of the world’s most innovative names in audio, have joined forces to create Sky Soundbox, a new all-in-one sound system designed to take the TV viewing experience to the next level. From one single compact speaker unit, Sky Soundbox delivers powerful and immersive sound that puts the viewer at the heart […]
Mar 22 2017
Sky Q introduces voice search and new personalisation features, making it quicker and easier for people to get to the movies, shows and sports they love to watch. With voice search viewers can find TV by pressing and holding the voice button on the side of the Sky Q touch remote, and simply saying what […]
Dec 19 2016
Users of SkyQ are now able to take part in the BBC’s trial of Ultra HD on the BBC iPlayer. Earlier this month, the BBC launched a short clip of Planet Earth II in Ultra HD, in a move that is expected to lead to the eventual launch of a regular UHD service through BBC […]
Oct 19 2016
Sky Q, the next generation box, now enables customers to watch their favourite TV on their mobile, with the new Sky Q smartphone app. For the first time customers will be able to access their downloaded recordings, browse Top Picks, and stream live and On Demand shows when they’re out and about, on their phone. […]
Oct 11 2016
Sky is to become the home of high-quality virtual reality (VR) content with the launch of a brand new app, Sky VR. The app, available now for anyone to download for free, showcases a range of immersive, 360-degree videos from Sky, and the best content from Sky’s partners including Star Wars: Red Carpet, Anthony Joshua: […]
Oct 6 2016
Sky Q, the next generation box, introduces new features making it easier for customers to catch up on their favourite sports and enjoy even more of the action. The brand new updates will give sports fans great new ways of making the most of what they’re watching on Sky Sports. Sky Q customers can now […]
Aug 20 2016
Sky Sports is creating a brand new Friday night show, in partnership with Carling, the official beer and cider of the Premier League. The new show titled Carling In Off The Bar, will provide fans with a look back on the week in football, have an alternative take on the game that evening whilst being […]
Aug 18 2016
Sky began airing and streaming its 4K content on August 13 with the first Premier League football game of the season. Sky also added a selection of films and shows, available now to download and watch in UHD quality. That means a 3840×2160 resolution picture for connected compatible televisions and projectors. What is actually available […]
Aug 16 2016
Sky has launched Sky Fibre Max, giving its customers access to what it desribes as a “super reliable fibre broadband” service. Sky Fibre Max offers download speeds of up to 76Mb and totally unlimited usage and is available to customers for £25 (€28.71) a month, plus Sky Line Rental. Sky Fibre Max allows customers to […]
Channel launches and updates on Freeview
ITV announces closure of CITV
BBC switch from SD to HD on satellite
Joint UK/international BBC News service from March
Loss of channels on Freesat 4K TV Boxes after a reset
Digital UK becomes “Everyone TV”
Rollout of BBC One HD for the English regions
ITVX launch month delivers 55% increase in ITV’s streaming viewing and 65% increase in online users
New Broadcast 2040+ researchBBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
Jun 21 2018
Wimbledon tennis to be screened in 4K HDR by BBC
The Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament is to be streamed in 4K resolution and high dynamic range colour (HDR) to UK viewers by the BBC. It will follow a current trial in which World Cup football matches are being shown via iPlayer using the next-generation TV technologies. However, this time the BBC also plans to make […]
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By Expat • Sky Q, Sport, UHD/4K, UK Media News • Tags: 4K Ultra HD, HDR, Sky Q, Wimbledon