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  • Belkin gearing up for 802.11ac Wi-Fi

    Belkin gearing up for 802.11ac debut meaning three times faster Wi-Fi speeds

    The future of Wi-Fi is here 16 May 2012 13:28 GMT

    Belkin has announced that it is pressing ahead with plans to be one of the first technology solutions to tackle the 802.11ac Wireless Networking Market. 

    Its wireless dual-band router will mean Wi-Fi speeds three times faster than existing...

  • Netflix comes to Sony Entertainment Network, rolling out with 2012 Bravia models. Home Cinema, Televisions, Sony, Netflix, Streaming, Internet TV, Sony Bravia 0

    Netflix comes to Sony Entertainment Network, rolling out with 2012 Bravia models

    Available from today 24 April 2012 10:53 GMT

    Netflix, the video-on-demand subscription service, today launches on the Sony Entertainment Network. Sony devices, including Bravia TV, Blu-ray players and the PS3 will all benefit from access to the service.

    "Adding Netflix to the Sony Entertainment...

  • Spotify iPad app

    Spotify iPad app "getting closer"

    Screenshot posted on Instagram 16 April 2012 16:51 GMT

    Could a Spotify iPad app finally be on the horizon? Well, yes  - if an image posted on Instagram is to be believed.

    The picture shows a screenshot of the app on an iPad along with the evocative “It’s getting closer!”

    Despite...

  • Netflix increases its children-friendly content

    Netflix "Just for kids" section just got bigger

    But UK will have to wait 10 April 2012 12:58 GMT

    Kids rejoice! Those that live in the US at least.

    Netflix has agreed a new deal that means you’ll have even more shows to help put off your homework.

    The internet subscription service has thrashed out a deal with Hasbro Studios...

  • Spotify streams hitting Billboard Hot 100. Spotify, Music, Digital music, Streaming, Billboard 0

    Spotify streams hitting Billboard Hot 100

    You say you want a revolution... 14 March 2012 13:01 GMT

    The US equivalent of the singles chart, the Billboard Hot 100, is to get a 21st-century makeover with streams from the likes of Spotify being included for the first time.

    Currently the Hot 100, the US music industry standard singles popularity...

  • Netflix Just for Kids hits the PS3. Video on demand, Home Cinema, PlayStation 3, PS3, Netflix, Streaming 0

    Netflix Just for Kids hits the PS3

    VOD for the little 'uns 13 March 2012 10:28 GMT

    If you don't like the idea of your little cherubs accidentally stumbling across the raunchy antics of Hank Moody in Californication, have them witness Walter White cooking up crystal meth in Breaking Bad, or subject them to the loose and foul tongue...

  • New Apple TV detailed, brings 1080p support. Home Cinema, Apple TV, Apple, Streaming 0

    New Apple TV detailed, brings 1080p support

    iCloud playlists and new UI 7 March 2012 18:12 GMT

    Apple has announced that it is updating the Apple TV, adding 1080p and a number of other features.

    The new box, which will look the same and cost the same £99 as the current model, will add the features in time for the new iPad to benefit from...

  • Spotify update adds gapless playback. Spotify, Audio, Software, Streaming, Digital music 0

    Spotify update adds gapless playback

    And crossfading too 23 February 2012 12:44 GMT

    The prayers of millions of Spotify users have finally been answered. No, Stefan Dennis' s1989 hit Don't It Make You Feel Good hasn't landed on the platform but gapless playback has finally been introduced.

    This means, when streaming a live...

  • HTC Spotify rival rumoured. Audio, Streaming, HTC, Beats, Digital music, Spotify 0

    HTC Spotify rival rumoured

    And a Beats speaker too 15 February 2012 9:48 GMT

    Since HTC coughed up a cool $300 million for a majority stake in the digital sound company Beats, we've had plenty of souped-up audio action on handsets such as the HTC Sensation XE, but nothing to get too excited over....yet.

    But all that...

  • Roku tunes in BBC iPlayer for UK streamers. Home Cinema, Streaming, roku, Roku 2 XS, Roku LT, Netflix, BBC iPlayer 0

    Roku tunes in BBC iPlayer for UK streamers

    In time for the new arrivals 10 February 2012 11:39 GMT

    The BBC iPlayer is landing on Roku boxes, just in time for the UK launch.

    Back in January, Roku - the leading streaming platform in the US - announced that it was launching on this side of the pond, courtesy of two models: the Roku 2 XS and...

  • Amazon adds Viacom to its streaming armoury . Home Cinema, Amazon, MTV, Nickelodeon, comedy central, Viacom, Streaming 0

    Amazon adds Viacom to its streaming armoury

    MTV, Comedy Central and the gang on board... 8 February 2012 16:01 GMT

    Amazon's global assault continues with the news that the e-retail giant has signed a deal with Viacom - meaning a wealth of new content is now available for the Seattle-based company to stream.

    Stream in the US, that is - remember, we don't...

  • Pioneer N-50 and N-30 network audio players steam in the AirPlay fun. Audio, Pioneer N-50, Pioneer N-30, Pioneer, Streaming 0

    Pioneer N-50 and N-30 network audio players steam in the AirPlay fun

    DLNA 1.5 compliant too 26 January 2012 15:16 GMT

    Audio specialist Pioneer has announced that its latest network audio players; the Pioneer N-50 and the Pioneer N-30, have landed on UK soil.

    Both of the players come rocking Apple's AirPlay wireless streaming magic right out of the box and...

  • Rhapsody takes the fight to Spotify with European Napster buy-out. Audio, Streaming, Rhapsody, Napster, Spotify, Digital music 0

    Rhapsody takes the fight to Spotify with European Napster buy-out

    Possible Rhapsody UK launch on 26 January 2012 14:35 GMT

    The UK's streaming music arena could be set to welcome the arrival of a heavyweight contender by way of US giant Rhapsody.

    Rhapsody has just announced its European expansion through the acquisition of Napster International, following its takeover...

  • Pure Music now live in the UK. Audio, Online, Pure, Pure Music, Streaming, Digital music 0

    Pure Music now live in the UK

    Spotify rival streams in 26 January 2012 10:00 GMT

    Pure Music, the Spotify-rival from the digital and internet radio specialist, is now live in the UK, with a free month trial available for a limited period.

    Building on the success of its FlowSongs platform, Pure Music has again teamed up with...

  • Netflix vs Lovefilm. Television, Streaming, Netflix, Lovefilm, Features, Films, Movies 0

    Netflix vs Lovefilm

    FEATURE Video streaming head to head 19 January 2012 17:57 GMT

    Netflix has landed and immediately gone for the jugular of the most popular movie streaming service in the UK - Lovefilm. Netflix are pushing out an immense amount of content at launch and, like its rival, granting new users a month's free trial to...

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