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New Freely Details Are Equally Concerning and Exciting
New Freely Details Are Equally Concerning and Exciting
For those of you who see our weekly newsletters, you'll be familiar with "Freely", the 100% online TV service which offers live TV through an EPG just like terrestrial or... Read more...
How To Connect Bluetooth to a Car Radio - 3 Different Solutions
Many modern cars come equipped with a full suite of music and communication options built in to the dash, but there are 4 key reasons why someone might want to add Bluetooth to a car radio... Why to Add Bluetooth to a Car 1) Do you want to improve the quality and speed of your Bluetooth transmission? 2) Do you want to add Bluetooth to an older or cheaper car that doesn't have it inbuilt? 3) Do you hate having to download and navigate proprietary apps and programs instead of just... Read more...
"Do I Need A Bluetooth Transmitter or Receiver?" Getting the Right Gadget for You
Bluetooth adapters are as popular as ever, connecting Home Cinema Stereo networks, adding Bluetooth to your car and allowing you to watch TV through headphones wirelessly so you can be comfortable on the sofa with some supper. The technology is simple, but there are two very important distinctions in the world of Bluetooth adapters; Transmitters and Receivers. Learn about the differences and more importantly how to choose which is needed for your next project! What is a Bluetooth Transmitter? The first half of the puzzle is the Bluetooth transmitter. Bluetooth... Read more...
Adding USB Ports to Chromebooks in 2025
Chromebooks have always aimed to strike a balance between light weight (Both physically and with regards to software) and practical portability. There's not much point making a PC so portable that it stops being a PC! That's where Chromebooks come in, to fill the space that laptops are too big for and tablets are too restrictive for. With that in mind, it is a foregone conclusion that Chromebooks have to make certain sacrifices compared to more powerful desktop or laptop systems. One of the many ways in which Chromebooks can... Read more...
Freeview Phased Out for Always-Online TV in 2024? UPDATED MAY 2024
UPDATE JUNE 2024 Within the first couple of months of release, Freely has had multiple days of channels being inaccessible via broadband. These channels were still perfectly functional via traditional aerial. This highlights that for Freely to truly replace Freeview, stability must be improved. Full details can be found here. UPDATE MAY 2024 This article was updated on the 3rd April 2024 when Freely became officially publicly available. In addition to the information below, please consider the following chart: As you can see, the majority of channels are still exclusive... Read more...
Is the PS5 Finally Getting Bluetooth Support? Well, Not Really...
Is the PS5 Finally Getting Bluetooth Support? Well, Not Really...
We may be bias, being a retailer of Bluetooth 5+ Low Latency earphones and headphones but seriously, what is up with Bluetooth support on modern consoles? First we had the... Read more...
Are There Bone Conduction Headphones Side Effects?
Are There Bone Conduction Headphones Side Effects?
Understanding the technology that we use is a huge factor in our work ethic at Daffodil. From the science of wave propagation in Radio and TV to the thermodynamics of... Read more...
Finding Channels After the Freeview Outage June 2023
It's been a rough month for Live TV on Freeview and Freeview HD, with DVB-T and DVB-T2 signals disrupted by spurts of High Pressure. The ongoing issues have apparently slowed down enough that Freeview is continuing its channel re-arrangements they started early this year. If you are wondering why, when the pressure has eased up, you still can't find a favourite or your channel list looks wrong then re-tune your Set-Top-Box (using the aerial tips here for a better chance!) and make sure the latest signals are tuned. You can... Read more...
The Differences Between Freeview and Freesat Explained
Television has developed far beyond the single channel analogue systems of the past, and now we can feast our eyes and ears on over 100 Freeview and Freesat channels. While the channels are free-to-air, accessing them on your TV or devices isn’t always easy. We often receive calls asking why certain channels will not be picked up, so to dispel myths and clear doubt here is a simple guide to the differences between Freeview and Freesat TV systems. What is Freeview TV? Freeview is the UK name given to the... Read more...
The Benefits of having a Camping Radio for your Bikepacking
Staying connected on your travels is important for more than just the local entertainment on the radio. Especially in America or Canada a radio can be the difference between being stranded or being saved. Consider a camping weather radio today and prepare for your next trip #1 - Local Radio With radio technology becoming a unique culmination of DAB and FM, a camping travel radio is the perfect way to pick up local stations you would otherwise be unaware of. Travelling the country or even the world is a lot... Read more...
HD Regional Channels Are Becoming Easier To Watch
HD Television has become a go-to for many of our community, with DVB-T2 signals accessible on our Set Top Boxes and USB TV Tuners. This year, throughout 2023, channels will be converted to their HD counterparts on their original channel number. What this means is that instead of a Red Button prompt or entirely different channel number to access HD, HD will become the new default stationed on the usual channel. Learn everything about the change and what it means for your devices below... What Are HD Channels? For the... Read more...
“Do I Need an Aerial for My TV?” A PSA
“Do I Need an Aerial for My TV?” A PSA
With the rise of 4K Smart TVs it’s become common for confusion to arise from those who have never experienced non-internet TV or who are diving into the Smart-TV world... Read more...