Freely
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BBC to launch eight new FAST channels under its UKTV portfolio
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The BBC is launching 8 new commercial streaming channels in the UK built around some of its biggest brands, including EastEnders, Casualty and Top Gear.
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New Sharp Roku Mini-LED TVs go on sale in UK
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In addition to major streaming apps such as Apple TV, Paramount+, Disney+ and Prime Video, the sets also support Freely.
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Freely claims ’biggest viewing day since launch’ but won’t provide numbers
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The service runs on selected TVs from mostly low and mid-market brands and offers linear channels from its backers via broadband.
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Ministers launch consultation on closing down Freeview in 2034
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Freeview could be switched off by 2034 after ministers published proposals to deliver television channels over broadband instead of traditional aerials.
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PSBs want streaming stick makers banned from encouraging users to rearrange apps
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Broadcasters are unhappy at Ofcom’s proposals for how streaming sticks and smart TVs should display their apps, while device makers have accused the regulator of exceeding Parliament’s intent.
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techUK urges BBC to look beyond Freely and iPlayer to reach audiences
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The BBC needs to embrace “more flexibility in how its content is presented” to audiences if it’s to remain relevant and accessible to audiences in a post broadcast world.