Sky News have just released their iPad application for Free, however the application is wrapped into the BSkyB subscription package that will happen later this year. If you already subscribe to Sky you will receive the iPad application for free as part of your package, but for everyone else you will have to pay a monthly fee.
These days it seems as though a lot of news organisations are starting to focus on finding ways to charge users to reader their content, but I really cant see this working for general news.
Would pay a subscription for Sky News on your iPad?
Since 3D filming was created the only way to marvel at the spectacle was to go to the cinema and pay extra for the pleasure. At the moment, Ice Age 3D is about as close as you’ll get to the 3D experience. However, recently huge advancements have been made such as Fujifilm announcing the world first consumer 3D digital camera. Now, Sky TV in the UK say that they will be offering Europe’s first ever 3D TV service by next year.
“In the next step in the Sky+HD journey, Sky today announced that it will launch the UK’s first 3D channel next year,” said Sky in a press release
“The service will be broadcast across Sky’s existing HD infrastructure and be available via the current generation of Sky+HD set-top boxes.” This is good news as the UK has just undergone a massive nationwide digital switchover and people having to change their set-top boxes all over again would anger some.
However, those wanting to enjoy 3D films, entertainment and sport will have to change their TV for a 3D ready TV. These are expected from large companies such as Panasonic and will be on sale in 2010 to coincide with the launch of the 3D service.
“3D is a genuinely ‘seeing is believing’ experience, making TV come to life as never before. Just like the launch of digital, Sky+ and HD, this is latest step in our commitment to innovating for customers.” said Sky.
Are you an Xbox gamer? I’m sure you are going to enjoy this. Sky broadcaster has just signed a deal with Microsoft, more specifically with the Xbox platform to deliver their transmissions to all Xbox Live users.
Since Sky has their main offices in England, this offering will available only for UK and Ireland users. But I’m sure if this works for them, will be available in other countries.
In fall, british XBox Live users will have the possibility to enjoy live transmissions, including football games. And the transmissions will be streamed in DVD quality, the standard for this broadcaster. Here’s a quick image that was revealed in advance (from TechRadar):
There are two things that are not official yet: price and the channel that will be available, we’ll have to wait for a confirmation. But there is already the minimum requirement for the connection speed: 1mb connection as minimum and 2mb recommended… not much if you ask me, considering the you’ll be receiving fine quality video streamed in real-time.
Sky also expects that this service won’t be exclusive for Xbox and already thinking in other platforms that could support the same functionality (yes, PS3 mainly).
Since 3D filming was created the only way to marvel at the spectacle was to go to the cinema and pay extra for the pleasure. At the moment, Ice Age 3D is about as close as you’ll get to the 3D experience. However, recently huge advancements have been made such as Fujifilm announcing the world first consumer 3D digital camera. Now, Sky TV in the UK say that they will be offering Europe’s first ever 3D TV service by next year.
Are you an Xbox gamer? I’m sure you are going to enjoy this. 
