TV
The biggest switches of 2010 revealed
From the formation of the coalition government, to Tiger Woods turning from family man to serial adulterer, new research conducted by The Co-operative Bank Current Accounts has revealed the biggest ‘switches' over the course of 2010.
Broadband users face Christmas excess download penalties
The surge in online TV services such as BBC iPlayer over recent years means that the inconvenience of missing your favourite TV show no longer exists for those with an internet connection.
Lord Sugar urges apprentices to ‘think’
With the dust yet to settle on the announcement of Stella English as this year’s winner of Lord Sugar’s Apprentice, the UK’s largest network of regional job boards revealed that, through 12 weeks of boardroom rants, ‘think’ was Lord Sugar’s favourite word.
New Apple TV sales to top one million this week
Apple have announced that it expects sales of its new Apple TV to top one million units later this week. The new Apple TV offers the simplest way to watch your favorite HD movies and TV shows, stream content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe, all on your HD TV for the breakthrough price of just $99.
Stars of YouTube in 2010
'Gap Yah' - a satirical sketch which parodies the student gap year has been named as the biggest homegrown comedy hit of 2010 on YouTube in their annual rundown of the most popular videos of the year. Cher Lloyds X factor Audition was the most viewed talent show clip in Britain whilst Justin Beiber's promotional video for the single 'Baby' was the single most viewed clip in the UK in 2010.
Christmas charity appeal December 2010
Santander has joined forces with ITV1's flagship daytime show This Morning for this year's Christmas appeal to help raise money for CLIC Sargent, the children's cancer charity.
Ferrari 458 Italia - Fifth Gear’s ‘Fast Car of the Year’
The outstanding Ferrari 458 Italia has been nominated Fifth Gear’s “Fast Car of the Year”. Reviewing Ferrari’s latest mid-engined V8 sports car on a road test in the hills above Maranello, home of the fabled Prancing Horse, Jason Plato described the car as “a beautifully-engineered bit of kit.” His praise went even further when he declared: “I’m not kidding when I say this is the best car I’ve ever driven, by a good way. It is just amazing!”
Gorenje's retro refrigerator in new Tim Lovejoy ITV advert
Gorenje's Raspberry Pink RB6288 refrigerator, from the Slovenian manufacturer's hugely popular Retro refrigeration range, appears in the new advertisement for Giovanni Rana fresh pasta starring Tim Lovejoy.
Celebrate the live Coronation Street show tonight with Russell Hobbs
With the exciting live final of Coronation Street airing tonight, Russell Hobbs has the perfect set of products to celebrate the poignant show. The performance will run for an hour tonight which will result in four tea breaks and with the finale due to be an explosive one, those tea breaks will be needed!
Ferrari supports Noel’s Christmas Presents
Ferrari is pleased to support Sky 1’s Noel’s Christmas Presents programme by offering a truly inspirational teenager the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and ride the world’s fastest rollercoaster.
The Wiggles available on BT Vision
BT has entered into an agreement with popular children’s entertainers, The Wiggles, to bring their educational entertainment show to BT Vision Kids.
Virgin Media is top of the box this Christmas
Virgin Media has announced a wide range of festive treats this Christmas through its TV on Demand line-up, featuring a month packed with must-see series, movies, music and kids shows.
Christmas TV despair drives Brits to online gambling
The number of people gambling online over Christmas looks set to rocket as the TV networks schedule nothing but repeats, repeats, repeats.
1 million TV apps downloaded from Samsung Apps
Samsung has announced the 1 millionth TV application downloaded globally from Samsung Apps, the world's first TV-based app store, where users can download applications from an expanding range of content and service providers, directly from their TV.
Virgin Media launches next-generation entertainment platform
Virgin Media has unveiled details of Virgin Media TV powered by TiVo, the UK’s first next-generation entertainment platform.