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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Freeview Could Go Down for Millions This Weekend
Freeview viewers across the UK could face disrupted TV reception this weekend due to high pressure – here’s what to do, and what to avoid
Apr 24, 2026 3:29pm
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Disney+ Cutting Prices As HBO Max Shakes Up The Market
Disney+ is discounting all tiers for up to three months – here’s what you’ll pay, and how it compares to Netflix, Prime Video, and the newly launched HBO Max
Apr 23, 2026 8:36am
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Freely Price War Heats Up as Pleio Cuts Price Permanently
The Pleio Freely box is now permanently £99, while rival the Aero just got more expensive. New games and features also arrive this month.
Apr 21, 2026 12:02pm
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Amazon Confirms: No Sideloading on All New Fire TV Sticks
Amazon confirms all future Fire TV Sticks will run Vega OS, dropping Android for good – but what does that mean for sideloading and your app selection?
Apr 17, 2026 1:24pm
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Amazon Launches New Fire TV Stick HD, Artline Freely TV
Amazon launches a new slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, a Freely Ember Artline TV, new FAST channels, and confirms the new Fire TV UI is coming to the UK
Apr 15, 2026 2:00pm
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Manhattan Launches The S4-R: A New Freesat Recorder
Manhattan TV launches the S4-R, a new Freesat 4K recorder with four-channel recording, starting at £219.99 for the 500GB model
Apr 15, 2026 11:22am
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