What You Actually Get With Channels+ On Freely
For many people setting up a new Freely box, one feature immediately raises questions — Channels+.
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The History of Satellite TV Piracy in the UK
The History of Satellite TV Piracy in the UK: From VideoCrypt to IPTV For more than 30 years, television piracy in the UK has evolved alongside the technology used to deliver pay-TV services. What began with modified analogue satellite decoders … Continue reading →
F1 Extends Sky Deal to 2034 in £1bn deal
F1 Locks In Sky Deal Until 2034 – What It Means for Fans, Apple, and Streaming Formula 1 has secured its long-term broadcasting future in the UK and Ireland after agreeing a major extension with Sky Sports, keeping the sport … Continue reading →
CNN UK Satellite Signal Now Encrypted
CNN No Longer Free-to-Air in the UK: What the Change Means for Viewers A significant shift has taken place in the UK television landscape, as CNN International is no longer broadcast free-to-air via satellite. The move, implemented at the end … Continue reading →
Celebrity Traitors Series 2 Cast Revealed
The BBC has officially lifted the lid on the hugely anticipated second series of The Celebrity Traitors, and it’s safe to say the line-up is bigger, bolder, and far more star-studded than ever before.
Continue reading →Spain IPTV Crackdown: Ringleader Jailed, €40M Fines
Spain’s crackdown on illegal football streaming has reached a new level, with recent cases revealing prison sentences, multi-million euro fines, and the dismantling of large-scale piracy networks.
Continue reading →BBC Axes Football Focus After 52 Years – End of an Era
The announcement that Football Focus will be cancelled after more than five decades on air marks the end of one of British football broadcasting’s most recognisable institutions. First launched in 1974, the Saturday lunchtime show has been a staple of … Continue reading →
Manhattan Launches New Freesat Recorder as 4K Boxes Disappear
After weeks of speculation and empty shelves, the future of Freesat recording has finally become clear. A brand new recorder has officially launched — stepping in to replace the now-discontinued generation of Freesat 4K boxes.
Continue reading →Amazon Confirms Vega OS for Future Fire TV Sticks
Amazon’s Fire TV platform is undergoing one of its biggest changes in years—and now we have official confirmation of where it’s heading.
Continue reading →New Fire TV Stick HD Brings Speed but Less Freedom
Amazon has quietly introduced a new entry-level streaming device, the Fire TV Stick HD – and while it brings some welcome improvements, it also signals a much bigger shift in how Fire TV devices will work going forward.
Continue reading →Chernobyl at 40: Skys Award-Winning Drama Comes to Free TV
As the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster approaches, one of the most powerful TV dramas ever made is returning to screens—this time for free. The critically acclaimed miniseries Chernobyl is set to air on Sky Mix, opening it up … Continue reading →
Why Bundesliga TV Rights Model Differs from Premier League
Bundesliga’s UK TV Rights Revolution – And Why the Premier League Won’t Follow The way football is broadcast in the UK is starting to shift—and the Bundesliga is at the centre of that change. From the 2025–26 season, Germany’s top … Continue reading →
Kindle Models Losing Support in 2026 – Is Yours Affected?
If you’ve been happily using an older Amazon Kindle for years, there’s an important update you’ll want to know about. Amazon has confirmed that a number of early Kindle models will lose key features from 20 May 2026. The devices … Continue reading →
FA Cup Semi-Finals 2026: Times & TV Details
The Football Association has officially confirmed the full details for the 2026. The Football Association has officially confirmed the full details for the 2026 FA Cup semi-finals, including kick-off times, TV broadcast coverage, and radio listings. With Wembley Stadium once … Continue reading →
End of CITV: ITV Moves Kids TV to ITVX Streaming Service
The closure of CITV marks the end of one of the most recognisable eras in British children’s television. For over four decades, CITV – short for Children’s ITV – was a staple of after-school viewing, weekend mornings, and later its … Continue reading →