Govt Making Plans to Shut Down Freeview and Freesat
Government drawing up plans to switch off Freeview and Freesat, with green paper expected within weeks. Here’s what it means for millions of UK viewers
May 19, 2026 10:28am 9 Comments
Or Goren
Wide-ranging editor and writer with many years of experience, from news and finances to entertainment and technology. Based in London, I'm the founder and editor-in-chief of Cord Busters. I cut the TV cord back in 2014 and never looked back. I watch a lot of TV, and thankfully I can choose whatever I want to watch without depending on archaic channels.
Amazon Fire TV Specs Compared: Max VS 4K VS Select VS HD
With four Amazon Fire TV Sticks now available, what are the differences between the 4K Max, The 4K, The HD Stick and new 4K Select? We did a full comparison
May 16, 2026 9:51am 1 Comment
New S4-R Freesat Recorder Finally On Sale – With Caveats
Manhattan’s new S4-R Freesat recorder is now available to buy – with some caveats. Here’s what it can do, what it can’t, and where to get it
May 14, 2026 9:32am 5 Comments
The Show That Inspired Fawlty Towers Returns To Freeview
Rik Mayall, Randall and Hopkirk, and a Fawlty Towers prototype – Rewind TV’s June 2026 lineup on Freeview and Sky is packed with classic British comedy
May 12, 2026 12:15pm 1 Comment
TV Licence Fee Could Be Coming For Netflix And HBO Max
Netflix, HBO Max subscribers could be required to pay the TV licence fee, as the government reportedly warms to expanding the existing charge to cover streamers
May 12, 2026 9:46am 17 Comments
Best Freesat Boxes And Recorders For UK TV In 2026
Freesat boxes and recorders come in many different varieties. We review our picks for 2026, and explain what you need to watch free satellite TV in the UK
May 11, 2026 10:55am 42 Comments
Sharp Launches Its First Roku QLED TV – Freely Included
Sharp’s first Roku QLED TV lands in the UK with Freely built in, priced at £349. Here’s what you get – and whether you actually need it
May 8, 2026 5:11pm No Comments
Sky Locks Up F1 Rights Until 2034: What About Free to Air?
Sky extends F1 deal to 2034, but Channel 4’s highlights arrangement ends this year. Here’s what it means and how to watch without a Sky subscription
May 6, 2026 4:08pm 17 Comments
Best Streaming Device UK 2026: Roku, Firestick, Google TV
Streaming TV isn’t the future anymore – it’s the present. From Netflix and HBO Max to BBC iPlayer and Channel 4, almost everything worth watching is now available over the internet. The question isn’t whether to stream – it’s how. Smart TVs have come a long way, but a dedicated streaming device is still often the smarter choice. They’re faster, easier to use, better supported, and – as you’re about
May 5, 2026 9:45am 2 Comments
Netflix’s New Mobile Update Is Basically Just TikTok Now
Netflix has launched Clips, a TikTok-style vertical video feed, as part of a new mobile update rolling out in the UK
May 1, 2026 2:01pm 3 Comments
Fire TV Rival Gone: Thomson Google TV Maker Is Bankrupt
Thomson’s Google TV streaming boxes were a popular Fire TV alternative in the UK. Now parent company StreamView has gone bankrupt, with €36.6 million in debt
Apr 28, 2026 12:18pm No Comments
EarFun Clip 2 Open-Ear Earphones Review: Born To Run
Most earphones these days compete on how well they block out the world around you. Active noise cancellation has become the headline feature everyone’s chasing – and for good reason, if you’re commuting or working in a noisy office. But if you run, cycle, or spend time in the gym, that same feature can be a liability. Hearing the car coming up behind you, or the instructor calling out across
Apr 27, 2026 11:11am No Comments