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BBC computer history archive released

27 June 2018, 14:20

You can watch the 1980s Computer Literacy Project and many related programmes online.

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YouTube Premium launches in the UK for £11.99 per month

19 June 2018, 10:41

Or there is the Spotify and Apple Music rival music streaming service on its own for £9.99.

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Amazon Fire TV Cube launched

7 June 2018, 17:01

Device uses Alexa, and thus voice controls, to find and watch your favourite TV shows.

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YouTube app incognito mode spotted in testing

16 May 2018, 13:11

It’s a very quick way, spotted on Android, for toggling your search and watch history.

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AMD adds Netflix 4K acceleration in latest driver release

2 May 2018, 11:01

Intel and Nvidia have had PlayReady 3.0 compatible hardware ready for months.

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Netflix passes 125 million subscriber milestone

17 April 2018, 12:01

Despite price rises, the streaming service added 7.4m new subscribers worldwide in Q1 2018.

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QOTW: TV License or Netflix?

6 April 2018, 16:31

If you had to choose just one, which would it be?

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EU streaming service portability rules come into effect on Sunday

29 March 2018, 10:41

You will be able to watch your Netflix, Amazon and similar content libraries as you travel Europe.

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Netflix app to be integrated into Sky Q and Now TV menus

1 March 2018, 11:11

And Netflix has announced it will invest $8 billion in TV and film content this year.

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Sky Q to add Spotify, HDR, and voice queries in spring

27 February 2018, 13:01

Meanwhile Sky shares gain over 20 per cent on takeover bidding war hopes.

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Sky TV launches NOW TV Smart Stick, with voice, at £14.99

25 January 2018, 14:01

Available from late Feb, it is again based upon Roku streaming hardware.

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Razer Phone to support Netflix HDR and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1

12 January 2018, 15:01

Will be the first smartphone to support both premium video and audio formats for Netflix.

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Philips Hue and Razer Chroma sync your home and PC lighting

11 January 2018, 10:01

The smart home Philips Hue lighting system can react to your gaming environment.

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Samsung unveils ‘The Wall’ a MicroLED 146-inch TV

8 January 2018, 14:01

It is truly bezel-less and modular so the size and shape of The Wall is highly flexible.

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Samsung debuts 33ft wide HDR LED cinema display

14 July 2017, 10:01

4K resolution display is nearly 10x brighter than standard projector technologies can offer.

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Asus ROG Masters 2017 eSports tournament announced

1 June 2017, 12:01

This year it is a global Dota 2 and CS:GO competition with a prize pool of $500,000.

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BBC Store announces closure just 18 months after opening

26 May 2017, 11:31

Those who bought digital goods will be refunded, as they will cease to be playable.

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Hackers threaten fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film release

16 May 2017, 14:01

Disney says it won't pay the ransom to protect POTC: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

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Latest Netflix app doesn't want to play with rooted devices

15 May 2017, 11:01

Users of 'modified' devices can't get the app directly from the Google Play Store anymore.

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YouTube TV, live TV service, launches at $35pcm in USA

1 March 2017, 11:31

The service will include 40 live channels plus an 'unlimited Cloud DVR' for recordings.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote has faster SoC

22 February 2017, 12:01

Latest generation Fire TV Stick to be released in the UK, Germany, and Japan this April.

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QOTW: Which music streaming service do you use?

20 January 2017, 16:31

Is there one that stands out above all others, or are you still buying CDs?

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Netflix now allows downloading for offline viewing

30 November 2016, 16:31

iOS and Android device apps are ready. There is no extra cost involved for subscribers.

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Intel and Disney collaborate for Shooting Star Drone Xmas shows

17 November 2016, 09:31

Earlier this month Intel set a world record with its 500 strong LED illuminated drone fleet.

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Netflix shares jump 20 per cent thanks to subscriptions boom

18 October 2016, 10:01

The firm gained 50 per cent more subscribers than expected in the most recent quarter.

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Sky to broadcast Drone Racing League events from October

14 September 2016, 12:01

The DRL is the "global leader of First Person View (FPV) drone racing".

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BBC will close iPlayer licensing 'loophole' on 1st Sept

2 August 2016, 09:31

At the same time it hesitates to reveal which TV stars make more than the UK PM.

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Go 8 Bit video gaming TV show goes live on 5th September

29 July 2016, 13:01

Dara O’Briain hosted show has "competitive and hilarious gaming contests".

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QOTW: What do you make of Pokémon Go?

15 July 2016, 16:31

Are you hooked, indifferent, or wondering what exactly people are trying to catch?

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Robot Wars returns on Sunday 24th July

14 July 2016, 12:31

The house robots are now "faster, 3x heavier, and 8x moodier".

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Google Chrome browser gets Cast integration

4 July 2016, 13:01

But you can continue to use the extension for toolbar button based casting.

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LG Mosquito Away TVs go on sale in India

20 June 2016, 13:31

TV sets use ultrasonic sound waves to drive away the mozzies.

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Netflix launches fast.com internet connection speed tool

19 May 2016, 14:01

It's a very simple, ad-free, connection speed checker, using Netflix servers.

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