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Jaymoss 13-10-2022 22:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36136732)
Just get a Turkish VPN

Legendkiller2k 14-10-2022 02:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36136733)
Just get a Turkish VPN
And a India one for Youtube premium.

Jaymoss 14-10-2022 10:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36136746)
And a India one for Youtube premium.
and Argentina for Tidal

SnoopZ 14-10-2022 14:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36136733)
Just get a Turkish VPN
Or just use TeaTV, I may cancel Netflix because the quality is very top notch.

Legendkiller2k 15-10-2022 02:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36136830)
Or just use TeaTV, I may cancel Netflix because the quality is very top notch.
Yeah let's all use illegal services and not pay at all, that way there'll be no money for new movies and shows fantastic idea.

SnoopZ 15-10-2022 08:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36136919)
Yeah let's all use illegal services and not pay at all, that way there'll be no money for new movies and shows fantastic idea.
You can blame Netflix for that in my case and other streaming services deciding they want a piece of the streaming action.

I currently sub to Netflix and Amazon Prime but with shows getting removed and placed on a rival service that could change.

Legendkiller2k 15-10-2022 13:41
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36136924)
You can blame Netflix for that in my case and other streaming services deciding they want a piece of the streaming action.

I currently sub to Netflix and Amazon Prime but with shows getting removed and placed on a rival service that could change.
Be great to have a all in one service tbh, i just get annoyed with seeing illegal services advertised on forums it's how they get shut down mate.

SnoopZ 15-10-2022 13:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36136971)
Be great to have a all in one service tbh, i just get annoyed with seeing illegal services advertised on forums it's how they get shut down mate.
Yes, something like Gamepass would be awesome for Streaming.

epsilon 17-10-2022 15:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36136971)
Be great to have a all in one service tbh, i just get annoyed with seeing illegal services advertised on forums it's how they get shut down mate.
That's just the sort of service that the DTC streamers are trying to avoid. Cut out the middleman and keep all of the profit for themselves. It's going to be interesting to see how viable it will be as the market becomes saturated with streamers competing for customers.

RichardCoulter 17-10-2022 21:52
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Three months free Disney+ for £8 in Tesco Clubcard vouchers is now available.

SnoopZ 17-10-2022 23:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 36137393)
Three months free Disney+ for £8 in Tesco Clubcard vouchers is now available.
It was £6 a few months ago, after subbing I don't think I will bother again.

Your post just reminded me to cancel before it got renewed.

cheekyangus 18-10-2022 09:42
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Premier Sports to become Viaplay Sports and Freesports to become Viaplay Xtra.
https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/premier-sp...n-1st-november

---------- Post added at 09:42 ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 ----------

I don't see any mention of their apps, existing or new in this, so I'll have to seek out the press release.

TimeLord2018 18-10-2022 09:47
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No mention of apps in press release yet
https://www.viaplaygroup.com/news/ne...-uk-1-november

Although There is a Viaplay app in other countries so I assume there will be.

cheekyangus 18-10-2022 09:48
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RXTV have just added an additional article.
https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/viaplay-wh...h-will-it-cost

---------- Post added at 09:48 ---------- Previous post was at 09:47 ----------

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36137444)
No mention of apps in press release yet
https://www.viaplaygroup.com/news/ne...-uk-1-november

Although There is a Viaplay app in other countries
Thanks TimeLord2018

mike1972 18-10-2022 11:37
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Hopefully the Roku 4K stick will be added to the list of devices.

Legendkiller2k 18-10-2022 13:01
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36137441)
Premier Sports to become Viaplay Sports and Freesports to become Viaplay Xtra.
https://rxtvinfo.com/2022/premier-sp...n-1st-november

---------- Post added at 09:42 ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 ----------

I don't see any mention of their apps, existing or new in this, so I'll have to seek out the press release.
Be interesting to see what happens with Netgem tv as they have premier sport included.

1andrew1 18-10-2022 14:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36137474)
Be interesting to see what happens with Netgem tv as they have premier sport included.
I'm sure that will continue as long as the existing contract does.
What's happening to the Box Nation channel under Viaplay?

Media Boy UK 18-10-2022 17:14
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The Times web site is reporting that Amazon Prime will step away from televising tennis in the UK at the end of 2023.

The report say the digital giant is not in the running for the fresh round of ATP and WTA rights.

Report say Sky Sports (soon to confirm a US Open deal) and unnamed broadcasters are said to be interested.

Legendkiller2k 18-10-2022 19:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36137489)
I'm sure that will continue as long as the existing contract does.
What's happening to the Box Nation channel under Viaplay?
Hope so as i get Netgem tv as part of my broadband package other than premier sport and box nation the other extra channels are ones you get with plex for free anyway, although they are talking to shudder.

Media Boy UK 18-10-2022 21:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36137511)
The Times web site is reporting that Amazon Prime will step away from televising tennis in the UK at the end of 2023.

The report say the digital giant is not in the running for the fresh round of ATP and WTA rights.

Report say Sky Sports (soon to confirm a US Open deal) and unnamed broadcasters are said to be interested.
Mike aka A516Digital is now reporting that The Times also says that Sky may launch Sky Sports Tennis HD if successful.

1andrew1 19-10-2022 12:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36137511)
The Times web site is reporting that Amazon Prime will step away from televising tennis in the UK at the end of 2023.

The report say the digital giant is not in the running for the fresh round of ATP and WTA rights.

Report say Sky Sports (soon to confirm a US Open deal) and unnamed broadcasters are said to be interested.
Thanks for posting this.

I think it confrms what most of us know already - Amazon is not going all-in for sports rights, it's taking an opportunistic approach.

It will be interesting to see if Viaplay outbids Amazon for a small Premier League rights package when they come up for renewal.

Legendkiller2k 19-10-2022 13:26
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Viaplay are one to watch, information from my old work place has said they intend to push for 3pm kickoffs to be aired under a premium pass package.

jfman 19-10-2022 15:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36137558)
Viaplay are one to watch, information from my old work place has said they intend to push for 3pm kickoffs to be aired under a premium pass package.
Absolutely zero chance of this. I completely support the idea but the protectionist cartels won’t allow it.

Media Boy UK 19-10-2022 16:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36137572)
Absolutely zero chance of this. I completely support the idea but the protectionist cartels won’t allow it.
It was reveal last week that the EFL is willing to consider scrapping Saturday TV blackout in next TV deal starting in August 2024.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63226838

1andrew1 20-10-2022 10:53
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I see that Netflix has made a return to growth. What does it put this down to? Releasing its popular series on a weekly basis so users maintain their subscriptions instead of binge-watching and then pausing the subscription.

Who would have believed such a well-established model could work? :D

SnoopZ 20-10-2022 11:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36137696)
I see that Netflix has made a return to growth. What does it put this down to? Releasing its popular series on a weekly basis so users maintain their subscriptions instead of binge-watching and then pausing the subscription.

Who would have believed such a well-established model could work? :D
Wait until loads of people cancel when password sharing is stopped, I know I will.

Jaymoss 20-10-2022 13:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36137701)
Wait until loads of people cancel when password sharing is stopped, I know I will.
I want to know how they are going to Police this. If it is just a question then just lie and say same house

jfman 20-10-2022 14:22
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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36137749)
I want to know how they are going to Police this. If it is just a question then just lie and say same house
IP addresses.

Jaymoss 20-10-2022 15:53
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Originally Posted by jfman (Post 36137785)
IP addresses.
Nope
Demo household 2 adults 2 kids

Mum and Dad watching Netflix on home wifi Child 1 watching in the park on mobile data, Child 2 round friends house on their wifi. 3 IP Addresses there all one household.

TBH on my Turkish Account a 25% increase will take me up to about £5.75 for top tier anyway so no big deal

jfman 20-10-2022 15:59
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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36137816)
Nope
Demo household 2 adults 2 kids

Mum and Dad watching Netflix on home wifi Child 1 watching in the park on mobile data, Child 2 round friends house on their wifi. 3 IP Addresses there all one household.
It could be demonstrated that one is on a fixed network (parents) and that child 1 is using a mobile network.

I expect child 2’s usage would not be permitted under revised terms and conditions to accommodate any change.

An alternative would be for viewing outside “home” to be restricted to mobile devices. It wouldn’t solve the issue but it’d certainly have an impact. Spotify t&cs for example can require users to log in from home to verify their connection from time to time. Something not so easy on a 55 inch smart TV.

muppetman11 20-10-2022 16:13
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I’d imagine devices and IPs will be used , ie use your TV’s at home on your primary IP and then after that only mobile and tablet devices allowed on other IPs.

It will be a tough one to police.

Apologies jfman only just read your post and agree with it all especially the last paragraph.

Bit more info here

Chris 20-10-2022 16:29
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A solution that mostly solves the problem will be enough though. Those with the motivation to evade IP or device detection are likely to evade anything else they implement, or else just go and get what they want via newsgroups or torrents. That’s unavoidable. But most families simply sharing a password across generations are unlikely to have the expertise or the motivation and (if granddad likes it enough) will probably decide the cost of the base subscription isn’t that bad after all.

jfman 20-10-2022 19:11
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Agree with mm11 in that it’d be difficult to police, but also Chris that a system that partially solves the issue but not fully is a suitable solution. If 90% of the population believe it works, half of the outstanding find workarounds too complex it leaves just 5% exploiting the system.

There’s been gaping holes in (some) “multiroom” systems for years. At the more complex end not really exploited or understood by the masses. Streaming services have left the door open but it wouldn’t be too hard to identify low hanging fruit within Netflix accounts (a Virgin box at one location and a Sky box in another both with heavy usage). Publicity that this being policed along with gentle emails to suspected offenders, or having devices verify themselves on home wi-fi and suddenly this has gone from the norm to the exception.

Media Boy UK 20-10-2022 21:12
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DAZN becomes exclusive home of PFL with joint venture

DAZN has become the exclusive home of the Professional Fighters League in the UK and Europe.

The streaming platform has also agreed to form a joint venture with the MMA competition, named PFL Europe, which will become the first regional league from a global MMA provider when it launches in 2023.

https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broad...75662.article/

Legendkiller2k 21-10-2022 02:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy UK (Post 36137891)
DAZN becomes exclusive home of PFL with joint venture

DAZN has become the exclusive home of the Professional Fighters League in the UK and Europe.

The streaming platform has also agreed to form a joint venture with the MMA competition, named PFL Europe, which will become the first regional league from a global MMA provider when it launches in 2023.

https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broad...75662.article/
PFL Europe, it was at one of their gyms i learnt MMA they are well established.

cheekyangus 21-10-2022 08:21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36137925)
PFL Europe, it was at one of their gyms i learnt MMA they are well established.
So that's an accurate user handle then? :erm:

Chris 21-10-2022 09:32
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Got an email this morning advertising Netflix’s new “profile transfer” feature, which allows you to split any user profile in your Netflix membership account out to a new account.

Ostensibly useful when kids grow up and leave home (or in the event of relationship breakdown), this would of course also help oil the wheels if/when they ban account sharing …

Legendkiller2k 21-10-2022 14:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36137930)
So that's an accurate user handle then? :erm:
Lol not quite the username is more to do with my streetfighter2 record of 350 wins and 0 defeats with Chun Li at the time, that record has now gone as someone beat me prob old age setting in lol.

cheekyangus 21-10-2022 16:13
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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36137986)
Lol not quite the username is more to do with my streetfighter2 record of 350 wins and 0 defeats with Chun Li at the time, that record has now gone as someone beat me prob old age setting in lol.
Impressive. I've never been good at that game.

muppetman11 21-10-2022 17:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36137937)
Got an email this morning advertising Netflix’s new “profile transfer” feature, which allows you to split any user profile in your Netflix membership account out to a new account.

Ostensibly useful when kids grow up and leave home (or in the event of relationship breakdown), this would of course also help oil the wheels if/when they ban account sharing …
I also received the same email.

muppetman11 24-10-2022 18:45
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Apple TV + to increase prices

https://www.cnet.com/news/inflation-...crease-prices/

Chris 24-10-2022 19:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36138341)
No news in that article on prices outside the USA.

SnoopZ 24-10-2022 19:47
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6 month extended Apple TV trial if you have a Playstation 5 or 3 months via PS4.

https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/de...tation-offers/

muppetman11 24-10-2022 20:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36138348)
No news in that article on prices outside the USA.
True , purely speculation on my behalf but it wouldn’t shock me if the TV went to £6.99 over here that said they would have to massively increase the available content.

TimeLord2018 24-10-2022 20:03
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It applies to the UK , the new prices are now shown on the Apple TV+ app , Apple Music app and Apple One website.

muppetman11 24-10-2022 22:04
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Originally Posted by TimeLord2018 (Post 36138355)
It applies to the UK , the new prices are now shown on the Apple TV+ app , Apple Music app and Apple One website.
Just checked and you are indeed correct.

They are going to have to vastly increase their library for that price , we may see some announcements for more content.

ozsat 24-10-2022 22:19
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They need to vastly increase their library to even justify the original price.

jfman 24-10-2022 23:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36138359)
They need to vastly increase their library to even justify the original price.
https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.ph...afeguards.html

Although not Apple, but just wait til OFCOM tells the fledgeling streamers they need to pony up for bandwidth.

cheekyangus 25-10-2022 09:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36138358)
Just checked and you are indeed correct.

They are going to have to vastly increase their library for that price , we may see some announcements for more content.
I watched a lot of shows on my 1 year freebie, there's a fair few that are still going and I'll return to watch for a month or two. Foundation for one.

muppetman11 25-10-2022 09:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 36138386)
I watched a lot of shows on my 1 year freebie, there's a fair few that are still going and I'll return to watch for a month or two. Foundation for one.
I don’t doubt it but when you are up against so many other services and you are pricing at £6.99 you better have a decent slate of future originals and a hefty back catalogue.

1andrew1 25-10-2022 09:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36138358)
Just checked and you are indeed correct.

They are going to have to vastly increase their library for that price , we may see some announcements for more content.
Apple always charge a premium price for their stuff though.

muppetman11 25-10-2022 10:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36138390)
Apple always charge a premium price for their stuff though.
Their services are pretty much on a par with others aren’t they :confused:

The problem with this increase for the TV service is that it pushes it nearer the price of Disney + and Prime video both of which have vastly greater back catalogues and produce more new originals a year.

cheekyangus 25-10-2022 11:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36138387)
I don’t doubt it but when you are up against so many other services and you are pricing at £6.99 you better have a decent slate of future originals and a hefty back catalogue.
I don't disagree.

vincerooney 26-10-2022 02:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36138398)
Their services are pretty much on a par with others aren’t they :confused:

The problem with this increase for the TV service is that it pushes it nearer the price of Disney + and Prime video both of which have vastly greater back catalogues and produce more new originals a year.
only found one decent show on the service and that was for all mankind. the rest is trash

Legendkiller2k 26-10-2022 02:16
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36138477)
only found one decent show on the service and that was for all mankind. the rest is trash
SEE is very good.

cheekyangus 26-10-2022 08:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36138478)
SEE is very good.
Agree, See is very good. Also enjoyed Foundation, The Morning Show, Dickenson, Central Park, Schmigadoon, that Tom Hank film with the robot, I've forgotten the name of that.

ozsat 26-10-2022 14:37
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UKTV Play app was added to 360 - in case anyone missed it

muppetman11 26-10-2022 17:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36138542)
UKTV Play app was added to 360 - in case anyone missed it
Also added to Virgin Media Stream box also.

vincerooney 27-10-2022 00:15
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36138572)
Also added to Virgin Media Stream box also.
i thought the 360 was the streaming box?

spiderplant 27-10-2022 08:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36138598)
i thought the 360 was the streaming box?
https://www.virginmedia.com/tv/stream

Legendkiller2k 01-11-2022 11:42
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Viaplay has officially launched £3.99p/m for just series and movies, £14.99p/m to include sport too. https://viaplay.com/checkout/?countryCode=gb

SnoopZ 01-11-2022 11:59
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36139003)
Viaplay has officially launched £3.99p/m for just series and movies, £14.99p/m to include sport too. https://viaplay.com/checkout/?countryCode=gb
You get everything for £11.99 a month at 20% off if you buy for 12 months.

ozsat 01-11-2022 16:09
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Those who had a Premier Sport account that gave access to the website and PS app - can also access the Viaplay website and app. The Viaplay app is also on the Amazon Firestick.
Tonight it is listing 12 live NHL games - where only one is on VM or Sky.

Legendkiller2k 01-11-2022 18:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36139044)
Those who had a Premier Sport account that gave access to the website and PS app - can also access the Viaplay website and app. The Viaplay app is also on the Amazon Firestick.
Tonight it is listing 12 live NHL games - where only one is on VM or Sky.
Yeah premiersport has changed to viaplay on netgem box too, netgem said the viaplay app and a entertainment/movie channel is on it's way to netgem.

TimeLord2018 02-11-2022 13:47
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Channel 4 transforms brand to help viewers navigate crowded digital world
Quote:
Channel 4 today announced that from next year it will bring all its channels and services under one ‘Channel 4’ brand to help audiences better navigate the abundance of choice in the digital world and find their favourite Channel 4 shows wherever and whenever they choose to watch content.

‘All 4’ will change to ‘Channel 4’ as Channel 4 becomes the first UK broadcaster to adopt one brand identity across its digital and linear channels as audiences increasingly no longer distinguish between digital and linear content. Channel 4’s entire portfolio of channels will also align with the ‘Channel 4’ brand.

The brand transformation follows Channel 4’s commitment to prioritise digital growth, place viewers at the heart of its decision-making and renew its relationship with young audiences as part of its Future4 strategy launched two years ago.
https://www.channel4.com/press/news/...-digital-world

vincerooney 04-11-2022 00:22
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Quick question:

We have 3 v6 boxes in our house.

We have an engineer coming tomorrow. can i swap the main box for a 360 box? (i know its the same box but with new software) and the other two boxes remain as v6's?

cheers

epsilon 04-11-2022 02:52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 36139265)
Quick question:

We have 3 v6 boxes in our house.

We have an engineer coming tomorrow. can i swap the main box for a 360 box? (i know its the same box but with new software) and the other two boxes remain as v6's?

cheers
As I understand it, your account can only support 360 or V6, not a combination of both.

spiderplant 04-11-2022 08:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36139266)
As I understand it, your account can only support 360 or V6, not a combination of both.
Correct. They would have to all be converted (and technicians can't do that unless they are specifically booked to do it)

vincerooney 04-11-2022 23:42
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Ah cheers both! can we have 3 v6 boxes updated to the 360 box? or would it be one v6 with 360 software and 2 of those odd mini boxes? i dont fancy sharing my storage with my mum and sister haha.

Is the mini box good to avoid lots of wires though? my mum is elderly but doesn't want a box put in her bedroom (even though i think itll be a good idea to future proof...) as she doesn't want tons of white wires going through into her room. the engineer today said it would need wires going through the boxroom, under the carpet, drill a little hole into her wall and then around the door. mum doesn't like wires haha

spiderplant 05-11-2022 11:34
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You would have all three boxes converted.

A Minibox has the same wires as a recordable box. (There's a lot of confusion with the Stream box, which doesn't have a co-ax connection, but you can't have one of those if you've already got cable TV)

vincerooney 05-11-2022 23:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 36139368)
You would have all three boxes converted.

A Minibox has the same wires as a recordable box. (There's a lot of confusion with the Stream box, which doesn't have a co-ax connection, but you can't have one of those if you've already got cable TV)
are the pros for the 360 software now more than the cons ? i knew it was missing a lot

Media Boy UK 07-11-2022 13:29
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ITV X to launch December 8th.

https://www.tvzoneuk.com/post/itvx-launchdateann1

Chris 07-11-2022 13:30
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Is ITV getting into p0rn? :erm:

Media Boy UK 07-11-2022 13:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36139496)
Is ITV getting into p0rn? :erm:
Sound that way:D

jfman 07-11-2022 16:24
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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 36139496)
Is ITV getting into p0rn? :erm:
The X could be to denote mystery. Like why anyone watches. :D

1andrew1 07-11-2022 17:37
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I see that Lionsgate (Starzplay) is reducing its streaming activities. It is leaving France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux, the Nordics and Japan.

It will remain in the UK, North America and Latin America.

Could we be getting to streaming saturation point?

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2022...-major-market/

heavyside 08-11-2022 08:35
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36139521)

Could we be getting to streaming saturation point?
Nail on the head, Andrew. Come 2023 I believe we will see the streaming landscape begin to change.

Jaymoss 08-11-2022 10:40
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I think of these providers will need to join forces to lower the number of possible subscriptions. There are just far to many with the good content spread between them. This imo promotes piracy as people will want to watch stuff from all of them but can in no way afford all the subs

TimeLord2018 08-11-2022 10:51
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Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 36139552)
Nail on the head, Andrew. Come 2023 I believe we will see the streaming landscape begin to change.
Doesn't look like it , the latter AMC+ looks likely to launch in the UK at some point.

https://corporate.skyshowtime.com/21...t-launch-event

https://www.amcnetworks.com/press-re...and-australia/

Aguero9320 17-11-2022 21:04
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ITVX is rolling out now… I’ve now got it.

Jaymoss 17-11-2022 21:22
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Originally Posted by Aguero9320 (Post 36140278)
ITVX is rolling out now… I’ve now got it.
me too

muppetman11 18-11-2022 11:39
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Only on certain devices at the moment I believe my Firestick hasn’t had the app yet it’s still ITV Hub.

SnoopZ 18-11-2022 11:52
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36140328)
Only on certain devices at the moment I believe my Firestick hasn’t had the app yet it’s still ITV Hub.
Not on my Firestick either for download.

Jaymoss 18-11-2022 12:21
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The apk is available so sideloading is an option although I would wait

fox35 18-11-2022 12:24
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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 36140328)
Only on certain devices at the moment I believe my Firestick hasn’t had the app yet it’s still ITV Hub.
Its the new yellow itvX tile on my Roku tv, but its the old itv hub still when you click on it.

epsilon 18-11-2022 12:47
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Originally Posted by fox35 (Post 36140337)
Its the new yellow itvX tile on my Roku tv, but its the old itv hub still when you click on it.
My experience on Roku was that the old tile was displayed but clicking on it went into the itvX app. After a short while, the tile updated to the yellow itvX format.

Legendkiller2k 18-11-2022 13:07
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ITVX also on Humax Aura too.

Joedm45 18-11-2022 13:13
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ITVX App working on my Roku

epsilon 18-11-2022 14:16
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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36140342)
ITVX also on Humax Aura too.
Although ITV Hub was withdrawn from Humax 4000 / 5000 and Freesat boxes a couple of months ago, so won't be getting itvX. A tad worrying that apps are already being withdrawn from boxes (and TVs) from around 2018. I'm not sure what it says about the Freeview Play spec. when models start to become obsolete within 4 years. Humax are still selling the FVP-5000T.

ozsat 18-11-2022 16:18
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Any my Roku powered NOWTV box.

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Originally Posted by Joedm45 (Post 36140343)
ITVX App working on my Roku

Legendkiller2k 19-11-2022 02:07
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Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36140347)
Although ITV Hub was withdrawn from Humax 4000 / 5000 and Freesat boxes a couple of months ago, so won't be getting itvX. A tad worrying that apps are already being withdrawn from boxes (and TVs) from around 2018. I'm not sure what it says about the Freeview Play spec. when models start to become obsolete within 4 years. Humax are still selling the FVP-5000T.
The Aura is android tv.
Freeview play is on it with it's apps but i mostly use the android side of it.

epsilon 19-11-2022 02:37
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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36140379)
The Aura is android tv.
Freeview play is on it with it's apps but i mostly use the android side of it.
I know it is Android TV, probably a good thing as Humax doesn't have a good history of supporting its apps or devices for very long.

buckeye 19-11-2022 07:46
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Paramount+ is currently 50% off for a 12 month subscription at £34.95,
I believe this offer lasts until Nov 28th

Chris 19-11-2022 08:31
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Good spot. I might go for it at that. :tu:

Legendkiller2k 19-11-2022 13:55
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Originally Posted by epsilon (Post 36140382)
I know it is Android TV, probably a good thing as Humax doesn't have a good history of supporting its apps or devices for very long.
Yeah they have a very poor record with supporting apps, make fantastic boxes but useless at supporting apps.

ozsat 20-11-2022 16:00
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Don't forget BBC iPlayer coverage of the World Cup is in UHD/HLG - but only 2.0 audio.
Regular BBC linear is HD with 5.1 audio.
ITV coverage - usual HD and 2.0 tops - at least they have colour.

Itshim 21-11-2022 19:01
Disney+
 
Watch out for fireworks at Disney + Mr Inger has two years to turn it around my guess is ESPN and Hulu ( which they may have to buy out from Comcast) are in the firing line , along with price rises ,sign up for the longest deal you can get , if you want to save money over the next year or so. The start of the death of the streamers :erm: going to Walt Disney world for a seasonal break with family. :D

Rob King 22-11-2022 12:41
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Originally Posted by ozsat (Post 36140483)
Don't forget BBC iPlayer coverage of the World Cup is in UHD/HLG - but only 2.0 audio.
Regular BBC linear is HD with 5.1 audio.
ITV coverage - usual HD and 2.0 tops - at least they have colour.
I tuned to Uhd channel but the delay was too much

Legendkiller2k 22-11-2022 12:43
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I think yesterdays iplayer outage confirnmed what many of us have been trying to tell our resident online tv cheerleader, we are nowhere near ready for all tv to go online only yet.

SnoopZ 22-11-2022 17:39
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Originally Posted by Legendkiller2k (Post 36140590)
I think yesterdays iplayer outage confirnmed what many of us have been trying to tell our resident online tv cheerleader, we are nowhere near ready for all tv to go online only yet.
I think he's left the site, atleast not posting now.


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