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EE enters into TV wars with first set-top box and catch-up streaming service

Oct08
by on October 8, 2014 at 9:14 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Mobile, Product Launches, UK

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UK mobile network operator EE has today launched its own set-top box in a bid to grab a slice of the UK’s on-demand TV market. Announced today, the EE TV set-top box and service allows users to watch on-demand TV, as well as the regular selection of Freeview channels, including some in HD. On demand providers for launch including the likes of BBC iPlayer and Wuaki.tv Company chief Olaf Swantee said that mobile is “at the heart of the experience” and that UK TV viewers currently watch free-to-view channels for up to 80 percent of their total viewing, even if…

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EE enters into TV wars with first set-top box and catch-up streaming service

Oct08
by on October 8, 2014 at 9:14 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Mobile, Product Launches, UK

EE launches the UK?s first ever fleet of superfast 4G taxis in London and Birmingham (delete one city depending on town) allowing passengers to browse, email, Tweet and check Facebook for free using superfast 4G on the go

UK mobile network operator EE has today launched its own set-top box in a bid to grab a slice of the UK’s on-demand TV market. Announced today, the EE TV set-top box and service allows users to watch on-demand TV, as well as the regular selection of Freeview channels, including some in HD. On demand providers for launch including the likes of BBC iPlayer and Wuaki.tv Company chief Olaf Swantee said that mobile is “at the heart of the experience” and that UK TV viewers currently watch free-to-view channels for up to 80 percent of their total viewing, even if…

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You can now pre-order movies from Google Play in the US

Oct08
by on October 8, 2014 at 8:43 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Product Updates

Google is introducing the ability to pre-order movies from its Google Play marketplace. The feature is only available in the US, although Google says more countries will be added soon. In short, it means viewers can express their interest in a title and have it ready for streaming or downloading on its release date. Google only charges viewers when the title is available, and also sends an email to confirm it’s been added to their library. Excited about a film that’s still in theaters? Pre-order @GoneGirlMovie, @Guardians, and more! http://t.co/24go5ka6ye pic.twitter.com/3zppNUXwb0 — Google Play (@GooglePlay) October 7, 2014 Pre-orders could…

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8tracks for Android gets Chromecast support to let you beam music to your TV

Oct08
by on October 8, 2014 at 8:15 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

A little over a month after 8tracks gave its Android app a major lick of paint, the popular internet radio service has now added Chromecast support to the mix.     Yes, this means you can now beam your tunes from your phone directly to your TV, which should go down a treat at parties. While some music-streaming heavyweights such as Spotify have been slow to embrace Google’s HDMI dongle, the likes of Rdio and Deezer already support it. Still, it’s great to see 8tracks finally added to this list too. ➤ 8tracks [Android]

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