The “red button” is now the only way you can access news and sport updates from the BBC on your television, after its Ceefax service was brought to an end recently. A five-year project converting the United Kingdom’s analogue television signal to a fully digital signal has been completed, saving millions of pounds of licence… Continue reading End Of Ceefax Marks UK's Complete Switch To Digital
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Cool And Quirky Things Made Out Of Wood
Image by: Jean Pichot Woodworking is one of the oldest trades of all time. It dates back thousands of years and requires dedication, skill and precision. In the hands of a professional, the end result can produce items of astonishing beauty and incredible craftsmanship. Woodwork is also something the majority of us are taught at… Continue reading Cool And Quirky Things Made Out Of Wood
The Future Of Interactive TV
Image by Wonderlane Interactive TV is becoming increasingly popular simultaneously with technological advancements in the television industry. Television manufacturers are now attempting to differentiate their modules to become more interact able to meet the forever changing needs of the consumer. People now want everything instantly and as fast as possible. They expect to get access… Continue reading The Future Of Interactive TV
What Does The Advent Of Digital TV Recorders Mean For The TV Ad Business?
The chances are that if you’re familiar with phrases such as “pause and record live TV” or “never miss your favourite TV show again” you’ve been exposed to an on-screen advertisement for a digital TV recorder. The irony of this situation is that digital TV recorders enable viewers to fast-forward or skip television advertising altogether.… Continue reading What Does The Advent Of Digital TV Recorders Mean For The TV Ad Business?
Is IPTV Or Online Content Better Than Traditional Cable?
So much content is available to us elsewhere these days. No longer are we chained to our family rooms if we want to watch movies or catch an episode of our favorite show. DVRs allow us to record several episodes, even entire seasons of shows. And video streaming services allow us to watch any kind… Continue reading Is IPTV Or Online Content Better Than Traditional Cable?
Build Your Own Raspberry Pi Media Centre
When it comes to home entertainment, nothing beats a media centre. Out there in the market, one can find a hundred different ready-to-use media centre systems from many companies, but the thrill and satisfaction of building your own custom media centre is just unbeatable. However, building a media centre totally from scratch is no child’s… Continue reading Build Your Own Raspberry Pi Media Centre
The History Of Negative Political Ads
Negative political ads overtake the airwaves whenever a big election is coming up. While most viewers report negative feelings towards these ads, their survival indicates that something about them is working. While cable TV and the internet have made the attack ad nearly ubiquitous, the history of negative campaigning in US elections stretches back far… Continue reading The History Of Negative Political Ads
Media Server – Benefits and Leading Classifications
Media server refers to such device that is connected to TV, computers or cell phones via USB port or wireless internet connection. These devices help in transmitting music, movies, etc. into your home network with HD (High Definition) quality. Owing to its several advantages, media server has gained immense popularity after its release. There are… Continue reading Media Server – Benefits and Leading Classifications
Boys and Their Toys (and Gadgets)
How many men reading this use the TV remote control as a weapon of family disharmony? Just when the exciting climax of the film the family is watching, the channel is changed as if by magic and all hell breaks loose. By the time the channel has been changed back the credits are rolling and… Continue reading Boys and Their Toys (and Gadgets)
View It How You Want It, On A Tablet
The end of cinema has often been decreed in recent times: first it was the advent of videotapes, then dvds, then again on-demand movies on TV. Yet films are still among the leading forms of entertainment, second only to videogames in individual viewing. The secret lies in shedding its skin, like a chameleon. And it’s… Continue reading View It How You Want It, On A Tablet