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We love TV, and streaming TV in particular. Get news, reviews and guides for UK TV cord cutters, and ditch those expensive cable/satellite bills
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The £319 Noble FoKus Amadeus true wireless earphones prioritise audiophile-grade sound over everything else. Great for the right listener, but some trade-offs limit their appeal
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Noble’s £319 FoKus Amadeus earbuds excel at sound quality with bold red design, but poor ANC and no water resistance limit their appeal
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Amazon has quietly extended free trials on 21 Prime Video Channels — from 7 days to 30. From arthouse films and anime to kids’ shows and crime dramas, it’s a full month of premium streaming at no extra cost
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Amazon extends free trials to 30 days on 21 Prime Video Channels until January 6. Includes MUBI, Arrow Video, HIDIVE and more. Plus Paramount+ half price
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Over 1,000 people across the UK have been sent warning emails about using illegal IPTV services on Fire TV devices. The messages make it clear: you're not anonymous, and users can face criminal prosecution - not just sellers
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FACT has sent warning emails to over 1,000 illegal IPTV users whose details were seized in police raids, as Amazon blocks dodgy apps on Fire TV devices
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Amazon has quietly renamed the Fire TV Stick 4K to "Fire TV Stick 4K Plus" in the UK - months after launching the Fire TV Stick 4K Select. The twist? Nothing about the device has actually changed. Just a new name on the box to clarify the lineup
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Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K gets renamed to ‘Plus’ in the UK - but nothing else has changed. Here’s what you need to know about the confusing rebrand
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The Pleio Freely box has been out for almost a month. After extended testing and hearing from other buyers, some clear patterns have emerged - the good, the surprising, and the frustrating
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Before ordering the £99 Pleio Freely box, read this. From poor aerial reception solutions to streaming compromises - 16 essential facts for buyers
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Disney+ is adding 10 new shows to ITVX starting next month, including The Bear, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and a Full Monty TV series - all free to watch. Here's everything that's coming
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Disney+ shows The Bear, She-Hulk and The Full Monty are coming to ITVX for free. Here’s the full list of 11 new titles arriving in January-March 2026
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The Pleio Freely box has been out for almost a month. After extended testing and hearing from other buyers, some clear patterns have emerged - the good, the surprising, and the frustrating
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Before ordering the £99 Pleio Freely box, read this. From poor aerial reception solutions to streaming compromises - 16 essential facts for buyers
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The government has launched its review of the BBC's future - and everything from adverts on iPlayer to entertainment content behind a paywall is now on the table. The £174.50 licence fee faces its biggest shake-up in decades
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BBC charter review proposes ads on iPlayer, subscription dramas, and licence fee reforms. Public consultation open until March 2026. Everything you need to know
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Amazon's Fire TV Christmas sale is here, with the (problematic) 4K Select down to just £19.99 and the 4K Stick at £24.99. If you missed out on Black Friday, now's your chance
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Amazon’s Fire TV Christmas sale brings back Black Friday prices, with the 4K Select at £19.99 and Fire TV Stick 4K at £24.99. Here’s what’s on offer
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That's TV and That's TV 2 are back on Freeview after four days offline. The company has finally broken its silence with a message about "shiny new distribution arrangements" - but still hasn't explained what actually went wrong
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That’s TV and That’s TV 2 channels return to Freeview after four-day blackout, but broadcaster’s vague explanation leaves questions
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All the classic Star Trek shows are leaving Netflix UK on January 8, with Prodigy going even sooner on December 31. That's The Original Series, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise, and The Animated Series - over 700 episodes gone
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Classic Star Trek shows are leaving Netflix UK in January. Fans will need Paramount+ to watch them - but not everything is moving
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That's TV and That's TV 2 have been off Freeview for four days with no explanation from the broadcaster. The channels are still working on Sky and Freesat, but viewers relying on Freeview are left in the dark
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That’s TV and That’s TV 2 have been off Freeview for four days with no explanation. Channels still work on Sky and Freesat but broadcaster stays silent
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End of an era: Sky Q is no longer available to buy on Sky's website. The company has scrubbed it from online ordering, pushing new customers to Sky Stream
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Sky Q removed from online ordering as Sky pushes customers to streaming. The recording satellite-based box still available by phone - but for how long?
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TiVo has achieved certification to power Freely streaming boxes, opening the door for multiple manufacturers to launch new devices. TiVo already runs Freely TVs from Sharp, Bush and Panasonic - now any company can license TiVo OS for standalone boxes
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TiVo OS can now power Freely streaming boxes from multiple manufacturers, potentially creating more device options beyond the Netgem Pleio
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Amazon's Fire TV Christmas sale is here, with the (problematic) 4K Select down to just £19.99 and the 4K Stick at £24.99. If you missed out on Black Friday, now's your chance
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Amazon’s Fire TV Christmas sale brings back Black Friday prices, with the 4K Select at £19.99 and Fire TV Stick 4K at £24.99. Here’s what’s on offer
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Confirmed: HBO Max will still launch in the UK in March 2026 despite being caught in the middle of the takeover battle between Netflix and Paramount
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HBO Max confirms March 2026 UK launch despite Netflix’s £54bn takeover deal and Paramount’s hostile counter-bid throwing future into doubt
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The Pleio Freely box is finally back in stock after weeks of shortages - and Netgem has extended the free trial from 3 months to a full year
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The Pleio Freely box is back in stock with 12 months of free gaming and extra channels - up from 3 months. Here’s what changed and if it’s worth £99
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Rewind TV is kicking off 2026 with an eclectic mix - banned cult horror films like "Inseminoid" and "Mardi Gras Massacre" after dark, and classic sitcoms including "The Lovers" and "The Dustbinmen" during the day, on Freeview and Sky
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Rewind TV’s January 2026 lineup on Freeview & Sky includes “video nasties” like Inseminoid and Mardi Gras Massacre, plus classic sitcoms The Dustbinmen
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VPN apps have quietly arrived on the Fire TV 4K Select after nearly two months of waiting. NordVPN and IPVanish are now available to download, but other issues still remain with the newest Firestick
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VPN apps finally arrive on Fire TV 4K Select after two-month delay. NordVPN and IPVanish now available, but several issues remain with Amazon’s newest stick
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