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 36 Comments
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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 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 59 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
Red Dwarf Now On Channel 4 In Historic UKTV Agreement
UKTV’s U service launches on Channel 4 streaming with Red Dwarf, The Office and more BBC classics – but only some series are available so far
Or Goren Jan 6, 2026 5:20pm 2 Comments
Another Blow For Latest Fire TV Stick: No New Interface Yet
The Fire TV Stick 4K Select misses out on Amazon’s new interface launching in February, as the 4K Plus and Max get the update first – another setback.
Or Goren Jan 6, 2026 3:37pm 2 Comments
Fire TV Gets Major Redesign, But UK Users Must Wait
Amazon’s Fire TV gets its biggest redesign since 2020, with faster performance and a new look – but UK users must wait until spring 2026 for the update
Or Goren Jan 6, 2026 12:06pm 5 Comments