Personal Video Recorder

Would you rather watch TV without an expensive monthly subscription? Humax’s 4K Aura set top box is now on offer if you’re looking to ditch a fee-charging TV service for a freely available TV experience.  

The new Humax Aura isn't just a Freeview Play PVR, but a fully functioning Android TV device with support for 4K and HDR, numerous apps, Chromecast, and a built-in Google Assistant.  

The latest update to Manhattan’s T3-R Freeview Play smart recorder adds Britbox, third channel viewing and timeshifting, improved reminders and more.  

The Manhattan T3-R is a well-designed, slick and effective Freeview Play PVR with 4K and HDR; offering a genuine alternative to subscription premium boxes.  

Humax's latest Freeview Play personal video recorder sports generous and flexible recording options, a rich content discovery led interface and apps from the likes of Netflx and YouTube. So does it manage to be a true hybrid PVR and Smart TV box?  

Humax has a new Freeview Play enabled PVR in the shape of the FVP-5000T. It features three tuners, built-in Wi-Fi, access to all the major catch-up services and both Netflix and YouTube apps.  

The EE TV becomes the first UK based set-top-box to get an Amazon Alexa skill allowing customers to get recommendations, set recordings and more.  

A PDF report to investors reveals that Sky Q will get an immersive audio upgrade at some point down the line, Voice commands are also confirmed and a couple of other more mysterious features are mentioned.  

Virgin has just announced their new Ultra HD HDR capable TV V6 box, along with a revamp of the Media Store app, a new kids app and, more surprisingly, a new 14-inch TV Tablet.  

Another accomplished all-in-one solution from Panasonic aimed at those who like to archive to disc, making it an expensive but effective solution.  

The PWT550 is another accomplished combination product from Panasonic; but it faces almost insurmountable opposition from one of its stable-mates.  

Why have two boxes when one will get the job done properly? The PWT655 successfully pulls off its duties as a disc spinner, Freeview Play recorder and more.  

Panasonic's mid-range PVR packs in a lot of features, including TV Anywhere, 4K video playback, Freeview Play and a range of streaming apps but some of the old niggles remain.  

Sky has announced pricing, bundle and availability details for their re-imagining of the viewing experience, Sky Q. It begins rolling out in February 2016  

Sky Q's selection of curated, short-form video content expands with the addition of Barcroft TV, Electus and Funny Or Die channels.  

BT has announced it is to offer customers the opportunity to stream 4K Ultra HD Netflix through their YouView set-top-box.  

AVForums attended the launch event for the new Sky Q service and had a first look at the new EPG system, remote and more in this video.  

Sky has announced the launch of the Sky Q Box with 12 tuners, Ultra HD capability and a 2TB hard drive. There's also the Sky Q Mini which is a network only device and a new router too. Sky has also completely revamped the user interface to blend its live and on-demand offerings in a far more up-to-date manner.