Category: News

Sky One Is Back: Channel Returns In Surprise U-Turn

Sky One returns to channel 106 on Feb 24, replacing Sky Showcase and Sky Max in a dramatic U-turn just five years after the iconic channel was axed

Or Goren Feb 3, 2026 9:46am No Comments

Amazon’s Ban on Dodgy Fire TV Apps Has Reached the UK

Amazon’s dodgy app blocking has reached the UK. Fire TV devices now disable illegal IPTV apps – here’s what’s happening and which devices are affected

Or Goren Feb 2, 2026 11:54am 1 Comment

Pleio Freely Box Gets Cheaper As Rival Aero Box Looms

The Netgem Pleio drops in price as Manhattan’s cheaper Aero box looms. Is the discount enough, or should you wait for the rival Freely device?

Or Goren Jan 31, 2026 10:27am 5 Comments

Sky-backed Study: Freeview Can End Sooner Than Expected

New research claims only 330,000 homes would need help if Freeview switches off by 2034 – but a 96,000-signature petition says that’s too rushed

Or Goren Jan 30, 2026 12:29pm 28 Comments

Netflix Pulls Plug On Older BT TV Boxes From March 4

Netflix app stops working on two older BT TV boxes from March 4. Here’s what affected BT / EE TV customers need to know about upgrades and alternatives

Or Goren Jan 28, 2026 10:44am 1 Comment

Manhattan Launches New Freely Box, The Aero, For £69.99

Manhattan’s new Aero 4K TV Streamer brings Freely to any TV – undercutting rival Pleio by £50. Launches February with TiVo OS, Netflix, and 60+ channels

Or Goren Jan 27, 2026 8:49am 34 Comments

Rewind TV Brings Scandalous 90s Dramas To Freeview

Rewind TV brings Jilly Cooper’s Riders and The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous to Freeview in February, plus Drop the Dead Donkey and Jack Hargreaves’ Old Country

Or Goren Jan 21, 2026 11:52am 1 Comment

Humax Aura 4k freeview recorder on window

Humax Aura Freeview Box Axed As Freely Boxes Loom

The Humax Aura Freeview recorder has been discontinued after 5 years. What’s replacing it, and what does this mean for the future of Freeview recording?

Or Goren Jan 19, 2026 5:48pm 20 Comments

Disney+ Slashes Prices Across All Tiers For A Limited Time

Disney+ launches major price cut with up to £15 off for three months. All tiers discounted until Jan 28. Here’s what you need to know

Or Goren Jan 15, 2026 10:48am 1 Comment

TLC Launches On Freeview Today As HGTV Shuts Down

TLC launches on Freeview today as HGTV shuts down. The Big Bang Theory and Mock the Week join 90 Day Fiancé on the revamped free-to-air channel

Or Goren Jan 13, 2026 7:40am 58 Comments

Pleio Freely Box Gets Pricier Just Two Months After Launch

The Pleio Freely box – the Freeview streaming alternative – jumped from £99 to £119.88. Is it still worth buying, or should you wait?

Or Goren Jan 11, 2026 9:29am 21 Comments

The Pleio Freely Box Twist: You Don’t Own It For A Year

Netgem’s Pleio box has a new, unusual ownership model – you’re buying a subscription, not hardware. But what’s the practical impact for consumers?

Or Goren Jan 8, 2026 11:29am 15 Comments