Sky Q now offers Netflix 4k with HDR. The update, live from today, means users no longer have to sacrifice HDR when opting to watch Netflix via the Sky platform. The streamer offers a huge amount of content in 4k HDR, including new shows like David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, Emily in Paris and The Haunting of Bly Manor and Enola Homes. Netflix joins a variety of HDR content available on Sky Q, including Gangs of Lemur Island and Malawi: Wildlife Rescue, Sky original

Sky has developed a hands-free, voice control version of the Sky Q platform that doesn’t require a remote contro to use. While specifics have yet to be announced, a fully voice responsive version of Sky Q would seem a natural evolution, and reflect the growing popularity of voice control Smart speakers. The first trials of the voice control Sky Q system will take place later this year. Other new features planned for Sky Q include personal profiles, driven by the platform’s da

Netflix is coming to Sky Q. The broadcaster has announced a new partnership with the streamer to bundle the full Netflix service into a brand new Sky TV subscription pack. Sky says it will will make available the entire Netflix service “to new and existing customers “ by creating “a brand-new and attractively priced entertainment TV pack.” The deal brings the Netflix 4K content library into Sky’s increasingly dominant UHD portfolio. The agreement with Netflix also extends to

Sky has confirmed that it will offer Dolby Atmos audio this year. An Atmos software update will be rolled out later this summer. The first beneficiary of the 3D audio upgrade will be live Premier League football, where Dolby Atmos will partner UHD visuals. Dolby Atmos will most likely be delivered within a Dolby Digital + container. Sky has also partnered with Devialet to create the Sky Soundbox an all-in-one TV sound system. Devialet is well known as an audio innovator, and

As from the end of last month, Sky Q subscribers can use voice search to find movies and TV content. The long awaited feature was added with a firmware update that also brings additional personalization features. Voice Search is activated by the microphone icon on the right hand side of the Q’s Bluetooth remote. Film titles, sports, genres, stars and TV shows titles are in the vocabulary, Sky has also enabled title search via movie quotes - although the accuracy can be a litt

According to the BBC Sky is to offer a complete subscription television package without a satellite dish for the first time. From 2018, people who cannot have a dish installed will be able to receive Sky over the internet instead. The company said the move would help it reach a further six million customers across Europe. One analyst said the development was a "logical step", but customers would need to live in an area with fast broadband speeds to benefit. "I don't think Sky

VirginMedia has formally announced its Next Gen TiVo set top box, the V6. It supports 4K UHD, along with streaming to mobile devices. UHD support translates to Netflix 4K and YouTube 4K apps at launch, rather than any Virgin content. The box is also said to be HDR capable, as and when required, and compatible with Dolby Atmos. No mention of when Virgin will have its own 4K movie availability or UHD channel content. Details so far is that this is online only (no cable connecti

Sky will launch its long awaited 4K UHD TV service on August 13. Available on the Sky Q platform, the broadcaster has outlined a comprehensive line-up of Premier League football, movies, natural history documentaries and entertainment, representing a massive commitment to the high quality format. 124 live Premier League games, including the first game of the new season Hull City v Leicester City, will be broadcast in UHD, along with over 70 movies to launch over the coming ye

Sky Movies is being rebranded Sky Cinema and will be relaunched on July 8. The move will see all titles available on-demand (around 1,200 films will be available to download.), with the promise of better HD picture and sound. The broadcaster says there will be a new premiere every single day of the week – a 75 per cent increase on the four per week offered by Sky Movies. Upcoming launches include Spectre (8 July), Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (9 July), Steve Jobs (18 Se

Watch the promo here. And here's the damage: Sky Q Bundle from £42 a month for new customers Sky TV in 1 room Stream TV on 1 tablet Take recordings with you (via the Sky Q app) Record 3 shows and watch a 4th live (Smart Features) Store up to 150 hours with 1TB storage on the Sky Q Box 300+ channels including Sky 1, Sky Living, Sky Arts and Sky Atlantic 50+ HD channels Over 300 Sky Box Sets on demand 3D on demand Service visits included Sky Go Extra The nearest equivalent bund

This is Sky's Ultra HD Ready Sky Q. Not just a new set top box more a new 'eco system'. It's main new feature is that it will allow IP streaming to multiple devices around the home. The box is half the size of the exisitng Sky+ box, has a 2TB drive and twelve tuners instead of the exisitng four meaning you can record four channels at the same time rather than the existing two. A second smaller box will be availble for second room use which, via streaming, can replicate the ma