HD TV Technology News and Articles

BBC Trust review: Your questions
Dame Patricia Hodge answers your questions about the review of the BBC's websites. Full article...

Q&A: Compare digital TV packages
With the switch to digital-only TV already under way, what are the options for viewers? Full article...

Free satellite TV service begins
A free satellite television and radio service backed by the BBC and ITV launches across the UK. Full article...

Q&A: Digital television
Analogue TV is to be switched off between 2007 and 2012 - but what are the implications for viewers? Full article...

Ofcom ponders future of fast net
Water and electricity pipes could be utilised to deliver superfast broadband, says Ofcom. Full article...

High definition TV's £1.5m boost
A council owned television centre in Norwich gets £1.5m to boost high definition broadcasting skills. Full article...

Freeview to get HD TV from 2009
Viewers will be able to watch high definition TV on Freeview from 2009, broadcast watchdog Ofcom says. Full article...

Airwaves sale must 'prove worth'
Should a public value test be applied to the sell-off of the airwaves? Full article...

Japan looks to step beyond HD
Japanese public broadcaster NHK is working on a successor to the high definition video format. Full article...

UK homes to get super-fast fibre
UK homes in certain towns will benefit from 100Mbps broadband, delivered via the sewers. Full article...

Beijing Olympics on the BBC
Details of how you can follow the action from Beijing Full article...

CES 2008: Video highlights
Gadgets and gizmos: Video highlights from the Las Vegas show Full article...

Auction for 'digital dividend'
A multi-billion pound auction of airwaves for a new wave of digital services is announced by Ofcom. Full article...

The DRM maze for consumers
The last few years in the history of digital content are littered with examples of Digital Rights Management solutions that have been accused of being over complex and consumer unfriendly. Full article...

Why do we need faster broadband?
What are the services that may drive the take-up of broaderband Britain? Full article...

The obstacles to next-gen networks
The push for next generation broadband in the UK could be premature, say industry leaders. Full article...

BBC HD TV channel due for launch
The BBC announces it will launch its high definition satellite and cable TV channel on Saturday. Full article...