1 week agoNews 1Comments Off on Sky Q customers finally receive popular app with loads of free shows – and extra TV channels are coming soon too
A LONG-AWAITED free streaming app has finally landed on Sky Q boxes across the UK.
Satellite customers have been waiting for the platform to arrive for years, having been on Sky Glass and Sky Stream for a while now.
Channel 5The Good Ship Murder is among the shows on My5[/caption]
MTVReality fans can also catch Geordie Shore[/caption]
Now more Brits can access Channel 5’s full on-demand service My5.
The launch means apps for all four of the UK’s main broadcasters are instantly available on Sky Q.
My5 is not only home to hit shows from Channel 5, but also the company’s sister brands 5STAR, 5USA, 5SELECT and 5ACTION.
Sky customers could already find Channel 5 content on-demand but this latest move will open viewers up to the firm’s full slate of programming.
And there will be even more content on the app very soon too.
Channel 5 is preparing a major revamp of its streaming offering in March across all platforms.
Not only will there be a new name, 5, and new look, but there’s expected to be more binge-worthy box sets and live streamed channels.
Channel 5 claims that My5 grew at its fastest ever rate in 2024, with shock documentary My Wife, My Abuser its number one most watched single title.
Original dramas including All Creatures Great and Small, Blindspot, The Teacher and Ellis have also helped My5 grow.
“Our expanded distribution across Sky Q marks an important milestone in My5’s ongoing growth, enabling us to reach more homes than ever before,” Kiaran Saunders, VP Distribution at Paramount UK, recently said.
“With the upcoming refresh to 5, we’re thrilled to deliver an even more engaging, streamlined and richer viewing experience for all of our audiences.”
What will the new 5 app be like?
Analysis by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun
Channel 5 is owned by US media giant Paramount, which also owns free streaming service Pluto TV.
And I believe Pluto TV offers some hints of what we can expect from the new 5 app.
Given Paramount’s extensive family of brands, there’s a lot of good quality archive content to use.
My5 already does this with some shows like Geordie Shore but not others like Catfish, 16 and Pregnant, South Park and many more.
So I’m sure we can expect more of this.
And let’s not forget Paramount’s extensive back catalogue of movies, some of which may well make an appearance – though the lion’s share will no doubt remain paid on Paramount+.
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1 week agoNews 1Comments Off on I tried viral ‘Dubai chocolate’ bar made in Ireland as orders ‘skyrocket’ with up to 20 day wait due to huge demand
THE viral ‘Dubai chocolate’ bar has caused a major frenzy among chocoholics – and demand for the sweet treat has “skyrocketed” in Ireland.
Sugar Plum Sweetery, based in Westmeath, has created its own Dubai Chocolate Bars.
We put the viral bar to the testCOLLECTA Mullingar-based chocolatier has released their own Dubai Chocolate BarSugar Plum SweeteryFans can’t get enough of the cocoa treatSugar Plum SweeteryMaster chocolatiers are now working 24 hours a day to meet demandSugar Plum Sweetery
The “Dubai chocolate” trend gained momentum on social media platforms like TikTok, captivating dessert enthusiasts worldwide.
Knafeh, a traditional Arab dessert, gives the Dubai chocolate a nice crunch.
We put Sugar Plum Sweetery’s Irish-made viral Dubai Chocolate bars, costing €9.95, to the test.
The clear wrapping reveals the chunky chocolate with green, gold and glitter detail.
Munching into the chocolatey goodness, the viral cocoa bar certainly lived up to its reputation.
I was pleasantly surprised as the pistachio wasn’t as overpowering as I imagined.
The pistachio, crunchy kataifi pastry, tahini, and the creamy milk chocolate were a dream.
Its unique flavours reminded me of a Ferrero Roche and Kinder Bueno blend.
And the combination of the filling and chocolate ratio was just right.
I filled up quickly on this lush bar but couldn’t stop myself reaching for more.
It’s the perfect choice for chocolate lovers who need a different indulgence.
The award winning Irish Chocolatier said the “absolutely scrumptious” chocolate delivers an “unparalleled taste experience”.
They said: “The most scrumptious handmade viral Dubai Chocolate Bars made using the most premium ingredients including pistachio and kataifi pastry by your favourite Irish chocolatier.
“Try it here in Ireland, even better than the original Dubai Chocolate Bar.”
Owner Denise Buckley said the demand for this bar is “unlike anything” they’ve ever seen.
She said: “Orders have skyrocketed by over 500 per cent, and people are reordering in bulk.
“The feedback has been phenomenal — people are absolutely in love with this bar.”
WHERE TO BUY
The Dubai Chocolate Bar is set to exclusively launch at Avoca Stores in the coming weeks.
For now customers can find the bar stocked in their Mullingar store or order it online.
A large team of master chocolatiers are now working 24 hours a day to produce this liquid gold.
They have had to triple the size of their team over the last two months to keep up with demand
And they’ve even dropped 10- and 20-bar multipacks to keep up with the insatiable demand.
For those who may prefer a little less pistachio, their Bueno Bliss Bar, costing €4.95, oozes with a creamy hazelnut filling.
Those who like a little sweet and savoury, the homemade salted caramel frogs, retailing at €8.95, will take you on a trip down memory lane.
The Mullingar based chocolate factory and sweet shop, which opened in 2022, has caused a major stir on TikTok.
Sugar Plum Sweetery’s Denise and David Buckley said: “Inspired by the magic of Willy Wonka and the nostalgia of childhood wonder, we embarked on a quest to craft extraordinary chocolates that were not just unique but exclusive to our sweetery.
“And there’s more…hidden within the packaging of some of our products are Golden Tickets!
“Yes, just like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, we’ve added these tickets randomly, waiting for you to discover. If you’re the lucky finder of one of these Golden Tickets, you’re in for a treat.”
Owner Denise said its meticulously blended to achieve the most magical and sensational flavourSugar Plum SweeteryThe chocolate factory and sweet shop was opened in 2022COLLECTPeople can’t get enough of these chocolate treatsCOLLECT
1 week agoNews 1Comments Off on Ronnie O’Sullivan’s £2million home put up for sale as snooker legend splits with ex-fiancee Laila Rouass for good
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has placed his £2million home up for sale after splitting with Laila Rouass.
The Rocket owns a five-bed mansion in the East London-Essex area that he is looking to cash in on.
GettyRonnie O’Sullivan has placed his £2million mansion up for sale[/caption]
It comes amid his split with Laila RouassRexThe Stow BrothersThe five-bed mansion is located in the East London/Essex Area[/caption]
The Stow BrothersThe house contains three bathrooms and a wine cellar[/caption]
Records show the property was bought in 2018 for £1.4m, which means O’Sullivan could make a tidy profit from the sale.
The 3,000 square feet property is listed for £2m and is currently lived in by Laila, with O’Sullivan staying at a bachelor pad nearby.
And it appears they are over for good after placing the house up for sale.
A source told the Daily Mail: “Their friends had been hoping they would get back together as they had split before and re-united.
“But they have decided today to sell their home and that really does signal a definitive end to their relationship.
“They looked good together wherever they went and had many happy times in that house. But it’s all over now and they both recognise that.”
The house also contains three bathrooms, a wine cellar and a spacious garden.
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It is a stone’s throw from O’Sullivan’s favourite running stomping ground Epping Forest and has excellent transport links to central London, being situated ten minutes from a Central Line station.
A friend revealed the seven-time world champion is settled in his new pad, which contains a snooker table.
They said: “They had some very happy years there, Ronnie was successful in his snooker and Laila was in some great TV dramas like Footballers Wives and Life isn’t all Ha Ha Hee Hee.
“They are selling the house together. It’s all agreed and should work out financially without any problems.
“Ronnie has a new place and has got himself a snooker table there.”
The Stow BrothersO’Sullivan could make a profit from the sale[/caption]
The Stow BrothersIt is a 3,000 square feet property[/caption]
1 week agoNews 1Comments Off on Eagle-eyed Apple fan spots ‘clever’ HIDDEN secret in three iPhone wallpapers – but can you see it too?
A SAVVY Apple fan has spotted a “clever” hidden secret in the official iPhone wallpapers.
The Easter egg is carried across Apple’s latest three models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and the new iPhone 16e.
The iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16e, all lined up – can you spot the trend?AppleApple / The SunThese are the three iPhone 16 series wallpapers viewed close up[/caption]
The shiny new gadget is the cheapest of the lot, coming in at £599 / $599.
And this fresh addition means that there’s a fun design treat in the design of the wallpapers.
The discovery was made by a Reddit user, who admitted: “Didn’t even notice it until Apple lined up all three phones next to each other.”
They revealed: “Each iPhone 16 model’s wallpaper is inspired by the number of camera lenses it has.
“I think it’s pretty cool how the abstract wallpapers for each iPhone 16 model cleverly reference the camera lenses they have.”
Once you notice it, you won’t be able to forget it.
Plain as day, the iPhone 16e has a single camera – and one big circle on its wallpaper.
Then there’s the iPhone 16, with its two vertically stacked cameras. Its wallpaper? Two circles, one above the other.
And for the iPhone 16 Pro, with a triangle arrangement for its three cameras, we get a similar tribute: three circles, overlapping but slightly offset.
Other Apple fans found themselves impressed by the discovery, which had been hiding in plain sight for months.
After all, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro were announced back in September 2024.
One Reddit user joked about giving the eagle-eyed fan a virtual “like”, saying: “Take your upvote.”
Another said: “Woah, I didn’t even notice it!”
IPHONE SCREEN SIZES – A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
Here's how iPhone screen sizes have changed over the years – as measured in inches diagonally from corner to corner...
iPhone (2007) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 3G (2008) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 3GS (2009) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 4 (2010) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 4S (2011) – 3.5 inches
iPhone 5 (2012) – 4 inches
iPhone 5S (2013) – 4 inches
iPhone 5C (2013) – 4 inches
iPhone 6 (2014) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 6+ (2014) – 5.5 inches
iPhone 6S (2015) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 6S+ (2015) – 5.5 inches
iPhone SE (2016) – 4 inches
iPhone 7 (2016) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 7+ (2016) – 5.5 inches
iPhone 8 (2017) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 8+ (2017) – 5.5 inches
iPhone X (2017) – 5.8 inches
iPhone XS (2018) – 5.8 inches
iPhone XR (2018) – 6.1 inches
iPhone XS Max (2018) – 6.5 inches
iPhone 11 (2019) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 11 Pro (2019) – 5.8 inches
iPhone 11 Pro Max (2019) – 6.5 inches
iPhone SE 2nd gen (2020) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 12 Mini (2020) – 5.4 inches
iPhone 12 (2020) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro (2020) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 13 Mini (2021) – 5.4 inches
iPhone 13 (2021) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 13 Pro (2021) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 13 Pro Max (2021) – 6.7 inches
iPhone SE 3rd gen (2022) – 4.7 inches
iPhone 14 (2022) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 14 Plus (2022) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 14 Pro (2022) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 15 (2023) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Plus (2023) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 15 Pro (2023) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 16 (2024) – 6.1 inches
iPhone 16 Plus (2024) – 6.7 inches
iPhone 16 Pro (2024) – 6.3 inches
iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) – 6.9 inches
iPhone 16e (2025) – 6.1 inches
Picture Credit: Apple / The Sun
And one added: “I…never realised that. Great catch!”
OTHER HIDDEN IPHONE SECRETS TO SPOT
Apple fans will know that the iPhone is packed with plenty of clever visual secrets.
For instance, take a look at your iPhone’s Clock app. Don’t tap it – just check out the symbol on your Home Screen.
You might have missed this: the icon is actually a working clock that’s telling the real time.
The Sun / AppleThe Apple Clock app icon is actually a real working clock[/caption]
It’s not just on the main Home Screen, either. It’ll even work if you’re looking at the icon through the drag-down Home Screen search.
It’s the same story for the Calendar app, which will show you today’s date correctly.
Now take a look at the Apple Maps icon. Notice anything interesting?
It’s actually a cut-out of the real map from Cupertino, California, where Apple’s HQ is based.
The Sun / AppleThis Apple Maps icon might look familiar to California residents[/caption]
The Sun / AppleThe Maps icon represents the real roads next to the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California[/caption]
In fact, you can see the giant ring-shaped Apple Park campus in the top-right corner.
Next, head into the Control Centre (swipe down from the top-right corner) to look at the torch icon.
If you tap it, it’ll change colour to show that the torch is lit up.
But if you look closely, you’ll also notice that the tiny button on the torch moves to signal that it’s switched on. Neat.
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