
Tag : media
US Newspapers Threaten Legal Action Against Brave Browser Over Ad Blocking
The Brave Browser was created to offer a more streamlined user-experience by automatically blocking intrusive adverts and software which tracks user history. This allows pages to load faster and reduces the possibility of your PC being subjected…
Netflix to Increase Prices For 37 Percent of US Customers
Netflix has rapidly become a legitimate rival to traditional Television broadcasts and revolutionized the way we all watch video content. Instead of having to view your favourite programmes based on their pre-arranged listings, you can instantly…
PDP Official Universal Media Remote for PlayStation 4 Review
Introduction PDP are one of the biggest aftermarket peripheral brands around, having had great success with products such as the AfterGlow controllers for Xbox and PlayStation, now they’re back again with another great addition, this time…
The Fine Brothers Rescind “React” Trademarks
The Fine Brothers is an incredibly popular YouTube channel with almost 14 million subscribers and gained popularity with a series of “react” videos. The concept is quite simple and revolves around of the idea of filming…
Facebook Chief Operating Officer Suggests Like Attack On ISIS
Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg wants us to use make love and not war when it comes to dealing with pro-ISIS users on Facebook. This message comes as Facebook admits defeat in the effort to…
Roku Announce 4K Smart TVs And HDR @ CES 2016
CES 2016: Streaming various forms of video content has revolutionized our viewing habits and provided a more convenient, legitimate alternative to traditional TV broadcasts. Roku’s ability to offer over 100 video channels has made their devices a…
Is There a Connection Between ISIS and UK Government IP addresses?
Information has been both circulating and updating over the last 48 hours concerning a possible link “that a number of Islamic State supporters’ social media accounts are being run from internet addresses linked to IP addresses…
EU lawmakers Propose Banning Under 16s From The Internet Without Parental Consent
Well this is, err, something, reports are circulating that under 16s could technically be banned from online services that include Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat unless they get permission from a parent. This quirk of fate if…
BBC Three Will Move Online in February 2016
BBC Three broadcasts a number of hard-hitting documentaries and comedy favorites including American Dad. The channel is quite popular among the 20-30 age bracket and an integral part of the BBC. The BBC’s budget has…

51 Percent of US Internet Users Watch Netflix
Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu and others have revolutionized the way we watch video content. In the digital age, there’s no need to wait for your favourite TV shows, or watch a bunch…
CEX Now Offers 24 Month Warranty on Second Hand Goods
Purchasing any used electrical item from smartphones to CPUs involves a high degree of risk unless the product includes an original proof-of-purchase. As a result, when looking for expensive graphics cards on eBay or premium mechanical…
YouTube is Now Offering Content Creators Business Loans
YouTube is a phenomenon which has revolutionized people’s viewing habits and provided a legitimate rival to broadcast Television. The service has progressed at a rapid rate and helped forge the careers of internet celebrities like PewDiePie.…
CS:GO Gets TV Spot On Fox Sports 1
E-sports are becoming more and more of a publicly known event, it used to be that players would gather around with their friends and watch their teams fight out through their web browser. There have been…
New Craze Called ‘Extreme Phone Pinching’ Trends On Social Media
Ok, I will say it, what in the hell is going on these days? You have heard of the Ice Bucket Challenge, which was certainly for a good cause, well here is a new “challenge” and…
NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Out in Europe Now
After privileged North American users were blessed with the system back in May, the people of Europe have finally been afforded the opportunity to get their hands on the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV. Available now in…
Google Announce Second Generation Chromecast And More
A few weeks ago we discussed the possibility of Google announcing and releasing their second generation of the popular streaming hardware Chromecast. It would seem like those rumours have been put to rest with the official announcement…
Second Generation of Chromecast Rumoured For Announcement Next Month
Google have announced several big products in the past, ranging from the high-end Google Glass to the low-end, as well as innovations such as the modular smartphone Ara. One of their more successful pieces of technology has…
Over 44% of Streamed Videos Are on a Mobile Device
A report conducted by research firm Ooyala has charted the dramatic growth of mobile video playback which accounted for over 44% in Q2 2015. According to current trends, more than half of videos played will be…

BBC Looking To Open Up iPlayer And Create New Online Services
Over the past few years, online streaming services have boomed and most recently have started to take over from mainstream television channels, with companies like Netflix and Amazon Prime creating and buying up series to entice…
Apple Unleashes New Apple TV and ‘TVOS’
Apple has unveiled the highly-anticipated updated to the Apple TV and described it as “the future of Television”. According to Apple, Apps are paramount to modernizing TV and offering consumers a huge range of content through…
Spotify’s CEO Clarifies New Privacy Policy After Controversy
Spotify’s updated terms and conditions page has caused outrage amongst users and resulted in a number of high profile individuals to cancel their membership. To access the Spotify streaming service, you need to accept a privacy policy which…
Amazon Cancels Trade-In Programme
Amazon has officially canned their trade-in scheme for physical entertainment goods and ends on August 31st 2015. This isn’t a surprising move considering the poor trade-in prices compared to CEX and cash value on eBay. Also, physical…
Website Calculates Time “Wasted” Watching Your Favourite Shows
Ever sat there on a rainy weekend and binge watched your way through an entire boxset of your favourite TV show, got hooked on Game of Thrones and got lost in every episode for days on…
Hulu Planning An Ad Free Subscription?
On paper, the media streaming service Hulu is a great idea, either watch selected shows for free or pay a $7.99 (£5.12) fee to view an expanded array of content. But the problem lies with United…
Netflix Set For Another Price Hike
It seems Netflix is to raise its pricing yet again, according to its CEO. Reed Hastings told investors on Wednesday that the popular video-on-demand streaming service has plans in place to slowly hike up its subscription…
AMD Showcase Project Quantum @ E3
With the upcoming launch of the Fiji processors, AMD have designed an inhouse media PC that is poised to be the most powerful unit on the planet. This little unit hosts not one, but two GPU…
Plex to Allow Free SSL Encryption
Plex gave its users an important security upgrade last week. The home media streaming platform announced that all its users are getting free SSL certificates, enabling them to connect to their media over an encrypted HTTPS…