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Men watching 3D TV

World’s largest 3D TV announced (30-12-10)

If current 3D TVs look too small, LG’s new 72in 3D TV should prove large enough to make 3D films and documentaries look spectacular...

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Three Child wearing 3D glasses

Virgin Media boosts 3D TV line-up (29-12-10)

Lucky enough to recieve a 3D TV for Christmas? Put it to good use with Virgin Media’s on-demand 3D TV service, which now offers mind-blowing 3D films, documentaries and animated shows...
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Sky launches iPad app for Sky+

Sky launches iPad app for Sky+ (23-12-10)

Apple iPad users can now programme their Sky+HD box to record from anywhere in the world using the dedicated Sky+ app, so they never have to miss an episode of their favourite shows...
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Three months free Sky broadband

Three months free Sky broadband (22-12-10)

Want to save money on your broadband bills? Sky is offering three months free connection on its Unlimited broadband package...

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‘Our TV service is superior to rivals’ says Sky

‘Our TV service is superior to rivals’ says Sky (21-12-10)

As Virgin Media’s new TiVo set-top box looks set to take digital TV up a level in 2011, Sky says it doesn’t fear the cable provider’s move, and that its own service is already “far superior” to Virgin Media’s offering...
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3D better for big events says Sir David Attenborough

3D better for big events says Sir David Attenborough (16-12-10)

Veteran TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough has deemed 3D TV “isolating”, saying the revolutionary format will never catch on at home and should be reserved for big events, such as the World Cup...
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Sky Movies: Play interactive charades with the stars

Sky Movies: Play interactive charades with the stars (16-12-10)

Want to keep the entire family entertained over the festive period? Sky customers can play the satellite giant’s free celebrity Christmas charades game...

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PS3 gamers to get ITV and Channel 4 catch-up TV

PS3 gamers to get ITV and Channel 4 catch-up TV (13-12-10)

Missed the latest instalment of Corrie or want to catch-up on Hollyoaks? PlayStation 3 users will be able to watch their favourite ITV and Channel 4 shows on-demand with their consoles...
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Get merry this Christmas with Virgin Media TV on-demand

Get merry this Christmas with Virgin Media TV on-demand (10-12-10)

Want to keep the entire family entertained over the festive period? Virgin Media’s cable TV customers can watch a whole host of seasonal programmes and films on-demand during December...
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Over 90% of UK homes have ‘gone digital’

Over 90% of UK homes have ‘gone digital’ (07-12-10)

More than 93% of homes in Britain now have some kind of digital TV service, according to new Ofcom figures...

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Ofcom: ‘UK leads the world in the take-up of HD TV’

Ofcom: ‘UK leads the world in the take-up of HD TV’ (06-12-10)

With over 59% of homes now watching TV in super sharp high-definition, Britain is leading the world in the take-up of HD TV, according to new Ofcom figures...

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Avatar and Toy Story 3 front Sky’s festive 3D line-up

Avatar and Toy Story 3 front Sky’s festive 3D line-up (03-12-10)

Anyone with Sky’s 3D channel is in for a treat this Christmas, as the satellite TV giant prepares to show the 3D TV world premiere of Avatar, as well as all three Toy Story films...

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Virgin Media launches next-generation TiVo TV service

Virgin Media launches next-generation TiVo TV service (01-12-10)

Virgin Media’s £199 TiVo service brings together the joys of watching live TV, on-demand TV and internet programming through a single set-top box...

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French film channel Cinémoi heads to Virgin Media

French film channel Cinémoi heads to Virgin Media (30-11-10)

Virgin Media customers who love French cinema will be able to watch some of the nation’s best-loved films on the new Cinémoi channel - the first and only channel dedicated to French films...
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Virgin Media unveils TiVo screenshots

Virgin Media unveils TiVo screenshots (29-11-10)

The first screenshot images of Virgin Media's new TiVo service have been released, showing a simple way to search for your favourite programmes and an easy to navigate menu...

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Comet offers 3D TV package for £899

Comet offers 3D TV package for £899 (29-11-10)

Want to watch the family’s favourite films in mind-blowing 3D? Head down to Comet and grab a complete 3D TV package, including a Samsung 3D ready TV and a Blu-ray player, for only £899...
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‘Internet TV to take off in 2011’

‘Internet TV to take off in 2011’ (26-11-10)

Eagerly anticipated on-demand TV venture YouView could help put internet TV and “connected TVs” into more living rooms around the country, says media expert...

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Challenge will arrive on Freeview in 2011

Challenge will arrive on Freeview in 2011 (24-11-10)

Are you a fan of games shows and TV quizzes? Freeview homes are to receive the Challenge TV channel in the new year for the first time, as Sky decides to keep the channel...
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Sky to shut down Bravo channel

Sky to shut down Bravo channel (24-11-10)

Fans of popular channel Bravo will have to watch their favourite shows on other Sky channels, as the satellite TV giant plans to close Bravo in the New Year...

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Get £10 landline installation with Sky

Get £10 landline installation with Sky (18-11-10)

Need a new phone line? Whether you’ve just moved house or simply fancy switching to save yourself some cash, Sky is now offering landline installation and reconnections for just £10.

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80% of Brits watch on-demand catch-up TV

80% of Brits watch on-demand catch-up TV (17-11-10)

Increasing numbers of British telly addicts are using on-demand services like the BBC iPlayer and Channel 4’s 4oD to catch-up on their favourite shows, according to new figures...

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Virgin Media tempts customers with TiVo teaser

Virgin Media tempts customers with TiVo teaser (17-11-10)

Cable giant Virgin Media has unveiled the first image of its new internet-connected TiVo set-top boxes, which will revolutionise the way customers watch on-demand and pay-TV programmes...
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High-definition ITV channels arrive on Sky

High-definition ITV channels arrive on Sky (16-11-10)

Sky subscribers can now watch their favourite ITV shows in super sharp high-definition on exclusive HD versions of ITV3 and ITV4...

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Sky offers free Sky+ box with premium channels

Sky offers free Sky+ box with premium channels (12-11-10)

Fancy watching all the latest blockbusters in super sharp high-definition? New customers who sign-up to either the Sky Movies or Sky Sports channels can now get a free Sky+ box...

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£50 credit with Virgin Media bundles

£50 credit with Virgin Media bundles (11-11-10)

New Virgin Media customers can now get a £50 bill credit when they sign-up by 22 November...

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BT Vision to offer BBC iPlayer catch-ups

BT Vision to offer BBC iPlayer catch-ups (11-11-10)

The BBC has announced plans to bring its popular iPlayer catch-up service to BT Vision customers...

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BT Vision launches 3D on-demand

BT Vision launches 3D on-demand (11-11-10)

BT Vision customers will soon be able to watch 3D movies on-demand, with the supplier’s new 3D Vision service...

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Virgin Media customers can now catch-up with Demand Five

Virgin Media customers can now catch-up with Demand Five (11-11-10)

Fed-up of missing Home and Away, Neighbours and Grey’s Anatomy - now Virgin Media customers can watch them all on catch-up...

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BBC iPlayer to be made available worldwide

BBC iPlayer to be made available worldwide (10-11-10)

Brits living abroad or on holiday may soon be able to catch-up on missed episodes of EastEnders and Doctor Who, as the BBC iPlayer plans to go global...

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Over 25 million Brits now enjoy Sky TV

Over 25 million Brits now enjoy Sky TV (08-11-10)

More than 10 million UK homes are now subscribing to Sky’s satellite TV service, as the digital provider adds more of the families’ favourite shows, sports and films...

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Channel Sky gets festive with Christmas Movies channel

Sky gets festive with Christmas Movies channel (04-11-10)

Want to watch all your favourite Christmas Movies? Satellite TV giant Sky is getting into the festive spirit by relaunching its dedicated Movies Christmas channel...

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Virgin Media unleashes next-generation TV service this month

Virgin Media unleashes next-generation TV service this month (03-11-10)

Virgin Media's new HD and 3D TiVo-based service will offer massive storage for your films and TV shows plus thousands of hours of on-demand TV...

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Channel 4 launches new Film4oD online service

Channel 4 launches new Film4oD online service (02-11-10)

Channel 4 has joined the online movie market with the launch of its new Film4oD service, offering more than 500 movies to watch whenever you want...

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