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Who will be first with a "3D Ready" television?
Will Sky's 2010 3D TV announcement see manufacturers race for consumer first? 30 July 2009 14:55 GMT
After various trials and demos, Sky has announced it is to launch a 3D television channel in the UK in 2010.

Although the current generation of Sky+HD set-top boxes will be able to handle the 3D signal, those that want to watch in 3D will need to upgrade their...
Sky announces 3D TV for 2010
Existing set-top boxes ready for new channel, but you'll have to buy a "3D Ready" TV... 30 July 2009 12:51 GMT
Sky has has announced that it will launch the UK's first 3D channel next year.

The broadcaster says the channel will offer a "broad selection of the best available 3D programming", expected to include movies, entertainment and sport.

The service...
Sky stunt sees horse hooked up with 52-inch HDTV
To promote high def horse show 23 July 2009 11:07 GMT
In what must be one of the most bizarre publicity stunts of recent times, Sky has helped hook up an ex-international show jumping horse with a 52-inch telly complete with Sky+HD.

Belle De Harlequin or Belly Bumps for short, "one of the most pampered horses...
Sky launches free gesture-controlled webcam games
Get physical 21 July 2009 17:43 GMT
Sky Games has launched an exclusive collection of online games with gesture-recognition controls for PC users with webcams, powered by OmniMotion.

Sky says the free webcam games - which range from sports to puzzles - "put players in the middle of the action,...
Sky News offers interactive Solar System
To commemorate moon landing 20 July 2009 15:41 GMT
Sky News has launched an interactive Solar System on its website to commemorate the first landing of man on the Moon.

The graphic lets users click around the Solar System by different planets and get access to key stats and facts and figures about that planet...
Spotify will stream Ashes updates from Sky
Advertising-as-content deal goes through 7 July 2009 12:36 GMT
It's being reported that Sky has entered into a deal with Spotify that will see Ashes updates being delivered to users of the streaming music service.

The objective will be to promote Sky's coverage of the games via its own streaming video service. Messages...
3 offers free Sky Mobile TV with Sony Ericsson W995
For 3 months 7 July 2009 12:32 GMT
3 has announced a special offer for those that get the Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman phone this summer.

3 is offering 3 month's worth of exclusive access to Sky Mobile TV on the W995, which would normally cost £5 a month, although the operator recommends also...
Michael Jackson memorial to be shown in high definition
On Sky News and Sky Arts 1 HD from 5.30pm 7 July 2009 10:14 GMT
Michael Jackson's memorial service will be covered in high definition on television and online with a Sky News HD production for the Sky Arts 1 HD channel and Skynews.com.

For those without a Sky HD set-up who want to see the service, the programme will also...
Sky auctions hand-painted Jack Rusell Sky+HD boxes
Cricket-themed "mini masterpieces" up for grabs 6 July 2009 11:37 GMT
To celebrate the debut of HD cricket, Sky is to offer some unique Sky+HD boxes with hand-painted cricket-themed designs from cricketer-turned-artist Jack Russell.

Five fully-working receivers have been given Ashes makeovers with Russell's oil paintings depicting...
Sky offers upside-down remote for Aussies
Topsy-turvy stunt to promote HD cricket this summer 24 June 2009 9:20 GMT
In order to gain column inches for its cricket coverage, Sky+HD has produced what it says is "the ultimate gift to make the visiting Aussie Ashes team and their supporters feel at home this summer", an upside down remote control.

Possibly managing to offend...
Sky announces Madonna, Girls Aloud in high def
Recent tours to be shown this summer 15 June 2009 13:14 GMT
Sky has announced an exclusive deal to broadcast Madonna and Girls Aloud’s most recent tours in both standard and high definition.

"Madonna: Sticky and Sweet" and "Girls Aloud: Out Of Control live from the 02" will be broadcast on Sky1 and Sky1 HD in July and...
Sky News to launch in high def
New HD channel due 2010 11 June 2009 8:54 GMT
Sky News has announced it is to "break new ground" in television news with the launch of a new channel offering coverage in high definition.

The launch of Sky News HD is due for spring 2010 after the broadcaster upgrades its studios and production facilities.
Xbox LIVE: Last.fm, HD Zune Video, LIVE Party
New entertainment options for Microsoft gamers 1 June 2009 20:53 GMT
Microsoft has announced new Xbox LIVE features that are designed to make the Xbox 360 the central focus of your living room entertainment set-up.

Flinging itself headlong into the streaming music market, Last.fm will offer Xbox LIVE subscribers access to...
Sky Player coming to Sky set-top boxes
Satellite broadcaster confirms video on demand inbound 29 May 2009 10:00 GMT
Sky will bring its Sky Player video on demand service to its set-top boxes the company has confirmed to Pocket-lint.

The move, which comes on the back of an announcement of Friday at the launch of the Sky Player on the Xbox 360 games console will mean that...
Sky Player comes to Xbox 360
Gaming "Xbox 360" Microsoft Sky HomeCinema 29 May 2009 0:00 GMT
As we reported on Thursday Sky and Microsoft has confirmed that it will be offering the satellite broadcasters Sky Player on the Xbox 360 games console from the autumn in the UK.

The move, which is a first for Microsoft in the UK, means UK Sky subscribers will...
Xbox 360 to get Sky Player
New service could bring satellite to the home without a dish 28 May 2009 13:14 GMT
Microsoft and Sky are expected to announce on Friday 29 May that the two companies have teamed together to offer gamers the chance to get Sky content without the need for a satellite dish.

Although nothing has as yet been confirmed by either party, that hasn't...
Sky News launches iPhone app
With the ability for users to file breaking news and pics 27 May 2009 9:37 GMT
Following the launch of its "Remote Record" app for the iPhone that's hit a quarter of a million downloads, Sky has announced it's now offering a Sky News app for the iPhone.

The free to download application for the iPhone and iPod touch claims to deliver breaking...
Sky captures fastest man on earth in 3D
Usain Bolt footage to be shown in cinemas later this year 19 May 2009 10:54 GMT
Sky is pushing forward with its 3D filming, announcing that it's captured Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the earth, in 3D sprinting 150 metres down a specially designed track in Manchester on 18 May, 2009.

The sprint was filmed using five 3D camera rigs, each...
Sky doubles high def customer numbers
In a year 30 April 2009 9:20 GMT
Sky is trumpeting its own success with the news that in the past year it has more than doubled the number of homes receiving its high definition TV service.

There are now over a million Sky customers watching HD after "record sales" in the first 3 months of...
Daily Tech Deal: Buy a TV from Tesco and get free Sky+ HD box
Money saving deals, offers and innovations 22 April 2009 13:00 GMT
Today's tech deal is a good one for anyone in the market for a new telly who also fancies a bit of Sky's high-def television beamed into their living room.

A Tesco exclusive deal, if you buy any TV from Tesco's online "Direct" store you'll get free Sky+HD box...
Sky creates limited edition Wattsons for Earth Day
Richard Nicholl-designed energy monitors up for grabs in comp 16 April 2009 16:12 GMT
Sky has collaborated with fashion designer Richard Nicholl to create a limited edition "Wattson" energy monitor.

Created to celebrate Earth Day on 22 April, the designer gadget - that measures the amount of energy being used around the home - gets a retro star...
Sky+ offers "Remote Record" iPhone app
Set-up recordings from anywhere in the world 7 April 2009 10:58 GMT
Sky has announced its new Sky+ "Remote Record" app is now available for free from the Apple App Store.

The application lets iPhone users with a Sky+ or Sky+HD set-top box set recordings wherever they are in the world.

The app offers access to Sky's...
Sky broadcasts live event in 3D
Keane concert is UK first 3 April 2009 11:04 GMT
Sky successfully broadcast the UK's first live event in 3D to a domestic 3D TV set, via its satellite network and existing Sky+HD set-top boxes on Thursday 2 April.

The broadcast, part of a 3D music event co-produced by Sky, was a live performance by British...
Sky's new EPG rollout continues
Users get video demo on Anytime 1 April 2009 7:22 GMT
Sky has announced that it will continue its phased rollout of its new electronic programming guide (EPG) this week following successful results with the first batch of Sky boxes at the beginning of March.

The new Sky+HD Guide, that adds a number of features...
Sky offers "Never Miss" reminder service
You can forget to remember 26 March 2009 11:10 GMT
Sky has announced the launch of "Never Miss", an online reminder service which sends email notifications to viewers when their favourite movies or TV series will be on.

By registering with the service, viewers can select and track their fave shows or movies...