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  ‘The Apprentice’ back for a new series on BBC1

  March 14, 2012 / Entertainment, Live TV, News

  The Apprentice is back on BBC1 for a new series and this year’s contestants include a Recruitment Manager/Professional Wrestler who claims to be “the reflection of perfection”, a 20 yr old Greek Restaurant owner and Manchester’s Azhar Siddique, who has two pet sharks.
  This year Lord Sugar is quoted saying “This is not about a job anymore and I’m not looking for a friend. If I wanted a friend I’d get a dog.”
  The 16 contestants are;
  Bilyana Apostolova – Bulgarian born Risk [...]

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  Zeebox says social is changing TV Commerce: Q&A with founder, Anthony Rose

  March 7, 2012 / Live TV, News

  Zeebox has been dubbed by some as the “future of social TV.” CBR spoke with Zeebox founder and ex-CTO of BBC iPlayer on how social engagement is changing the face of TV commerce.

  How do you think TV Commerce will develop in the future?
  People have been looking for all sorts of ways to make TV more interactive. At Zeebox we asked consumers, what would you want to do when watching TV? The answer was to get more information about what’s playing [...]

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  Apple to unveil new Apple TV along with next iPad?

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Adding to previous chatter, a new report says Apple will unveil a new Apple TV set-top box alongside its next iPad.
  In a recent report, The Verge says both devices will get their debut at tomorrow’s special event and that there’s a reason for that: They both use the same chip.
  Citing anonymous sources, The Verge says the chip will be the previously rumored (and photographed) “A5X”, versus the A6–the latter being the expected quad-core chip and successor to the dual-core A5, [...]

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  TV ad revenue hits record thanks to Google and Groupon

  March 7, 2012 / News

  A record £4.36bn spent in 2011 as internet giants plough millions into TV ads for first time.
  Television advertising revenue in the UK increased by 2.2% year on year to a record £4.36bn in 2011, as advertisers such as internet giants Google and Groupon ploughed millions into TV commercials for the first time.
  The UK TV market was buoyed by 887 new or returning advertisers – defined as those who have not run commercials for at least five years – according to [...]

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  Matthew Kelly’s ‘Benidorm’ episode seen by 6.5 million

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Benidorm showed no signs of fatigue on its second outing of 2012 on Friday night, overnight data indicates.
  Matthew Kelly‘s guest appearance on the hit ITV sitcom was seen by 6.08m (25.8%) in the 9pm hour, and 431k (2.4%) on ITV1 +1, down only 100k on last week’s premiere.
  At the same time, a New Tricks repeat had 4.04m (17.1%) for BBC One, while The Mentalist climbed to 1.6m (6.3%) for Channel 5, Melvyn Bragg on Culture interested 1.21m (5.2%) on BBC [...]

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  Sky revamps iPad app to support multi-screen F1 streaming

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Sky has announced a major revamp of the Sky Sports News iPad app to support multi-screen video streams, starting with the launch of the new Sky Sports F1 channel this Friday.
  The satellite broadcaster, which has won the rights to show all Grand Prix live on television from 2012 to 2018, intends to offer “unparralled” coverage of the world’s premier motorsport.
  It also hopes to entice free-to-air viewers to its pay-TV platform with the lure of various content supporting Formula One, including [...]

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  Netflix-branded remotes rumoured for UK

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Netflix has revealed plans to increase its presence in the UK market.
  The video streaming firm told Tech Radar that it is planning to introduce its app to more smart TV platforms in the territory, and release branded-remote controls.
  Netflix launched in the UK in January, hitting the PlayStation 3, iPad and PC among other devices. Samsung smart TVs are the only sets to carry the service in the region, but other brands are expected to sign up in the near future.
  “Smart [...]

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  Toshiba announces glasses-free 3D laptop

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Toshiba has announced the Satellite P855 glasses-free 3D laptop.
  The electronics manufacturer showcased the mid-range computer during its 2012 Partner Summit, reports Tech Radar.
  Toshiba’s Satellite P855 features a 15.6-inch screen, Intel Series CPU and an Nvidia 630 GT graphics card. The machine also packs Harrman Kardon speakers and is coated in brushed aluminium.
  A lenticular lens sheet and 3D webcam technology track the user’s eyes and realign the image on screen depending on where they are looking. Toshiba first showcased this tech [...]

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  Animal Planet becomes Sky’s 60th HD channel

  March 7, 2012 / News

  Sky has announced the addition of the 60th high definition channel to its satellite TV lineup, as HD viewing on the platform increases by almost two thirds.
  The Discovery Communications-operated Animal Planet HD has now started broadcasting on channel 525 on Sky’s electronic programme guide.
  The wildlife channel becomes the 32nd network in Sky’s Entertainment Extra HD pack, excluding the six free-to-air channels.
  Sky now beams HD programming to more than 4m homes in the UK via its Sky+ HD set top boxes, [...]

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  Swedish TV viewers get 24 hour 3D channel

  January 16, 2012 / News

  3D lifestyle channel HIGH TV 3D continues to expand across Europe having launched in Sweden on the Canal Digital platform yesterday.

  The channel, which broadcasts nearly every genre possible in 3D including comedy, drama, fitness and movies, has expanded rapidly since its launch in April last year. Viewers in Romania, Finland, Denmark, all of the Arab Region, Indonesia, China, India, Taiwan, Georgia, Australia and New Zealand can now watch the 24 hour 3D channel which produces most of its own content.
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  Google Plans Regular TV Upgrades

  January 16, 2012 / News

  Google has said that its latest television iteration will receive annual software updates, as well as voice search and personalised recommendations.
  Google said it plans to upgrade its Google TV software by the end of the year, adding fresh content and more personalised recommendations, and maintaining its annual software upgrade schedule.
  “We don’t intend to stop iterating,” Rishi Chandra, director of product management for Google TV, told BusinessWeek at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. “You’ll see cool [...]

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  ABC TV on Demand joins Lovefilm

  January 16, 2012 / News

  Lovefilm is adding top US series from ABC TV on Demand in a deal with Disney UK.
  The branded subscription video on demand service will provide streamed access to ABC Studios’ library of hit network and cable series. Including Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer and Brothers & Sisters (pictured). Many series will be available in their entirety.
  Shows will be launched as full seasons after their first run on UK pay and/or free TV.
  In its battle for content with the newly [...]

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  2012 Golden Globes Awards (NBC): US TV Review

  January 16, 2012 / News

  Madonna puts tolerated emcee Gervais in his place at a sober Golden Globes Awards, says Rachel Ray.
  “If I’m still a virgin, why don’t you come over here and do something about it, Ricky. I haven’t kissed a girl in a while—on tv.”

  Ricky Gervais reportedly has said that this third time is the final time that he will host the Golden Globes awards. And that’s a good thing. Because despite a ratings-booster guarantee to offend the town and industry where he believes he’s an [...]

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