UKTV, home to GOLD, Really and Watch, has struck a deal to bring its new video on demand service to Virgin Media’s TiVo platform. First announced for iOS, Android and YouView in June, UKTV Play will offer full box sets of some UKTV’s most popular programmes, including Crackanory, David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities and Choccywoccydoodah. The service will also offer … [Read more...] about New deal brings UKTV Play to Virgin Media
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Virgin Media adds Netflix to TiVo
Virgin Media customers will soon be able to access Netflix’s catalogue of TV shows and films. The cable company has partnered with the US streaming service to offer its content via an app on the TiVo set top boxes. When Virgin first launched the TiVo in 2010, its management boasted of “hundreds” of apps appearing within the first year, however the company has failed to … [Read more...] about Virgin Media adds Netflix to TiVo
How Sky and Virgin Media responded to the launch of YouView
In recent weeks pay TV providers Sky and Virgin Media have both responded to the launch of YouView. Sky When YouView was still Project Canvass Sky and Virgin Media were both unhappy with the prospect of a free to air, smart TV platform muscling in on their turf - a potted history of the spat can be found here - but somewhere along the way Sky had a change of heart. While … [Read more...] about How Sky and Virgin Media responded to the launch of YouView
YouView will be a big hit and could crush Virgin Media’s TiVo
After years of speculation and anticipation, YouView was finally unveiled to the UK’s tech and entertainment media - including our good selves - this morning. After a demo of the system I’m predicting the service is going to be a huge success, especially with Freeview homes looking to upgrade without committing to a long-term contract with Sky and Virgin Media and also with … [Read more...] about YouView will be a big hit and could crush Virgin Media’s TiVo
