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NEWS: BBC iPlayer sees over 298 million views

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:21:32 +0000

More strong stats revealed

The BBC has revealed more impressive figures for its catch-up TV service, the iPlayer. ...

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NEWS: Project Kangaroo deemed anti-competitive

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:43:10 +0000

Competition Commission throws doubt on future of VOD platform

A serious spanner has been thrown in the works for Project Kangaroo, the joint video on demand service from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, as it has failed to gain approval from the Competition Commission. ...

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NEWS: BBC dragon eyes up Woolworths

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:42:23 +0000

Theo Paphitis among the bidders

According to the Beeb, none other than Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis may be about to say, "I'm in" and save the floundering retailer, Woolworths. ...

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NEWS: Doctor Who available on iTunes

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:25:06 +0000

Four series to launch for Christmas

In time for Christmas, and for the first time, Doctor Who fans will be able to download series 1 - 4 from the iTunes Store in the UK. ...

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NEWS: BBC reveals HD Christmas line-up

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:45:21 +0000

Find out what you can watch in high def this year...

The BBC has been given permission to extend its HD channel's hours for the Christmas period, so from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day it will be on air from noon, until the early hours of the morning. ...

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NEWS: BBC live streaming of One and Two kicks off

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:06:56 +0000

Simulcasts start today

Today marks the debut of BBC One and BBC Twos' live streaming via bbc.co.uk. ...

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NEWS: BBC could face competition for digital funding

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:29:19 +0000

License fee could be split after digital switchover

The Beeb is taking a bit of a bashing at the moment. ...

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NEWS: BBC Trust says no to regional online content

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:15:12 +0000

£68m plan rejected

The BBC Trust has rejected a £68m plan for a network of online new services. ...

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NEWS: Cameron hits out at Beeb online local news plans

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:25:30 +0000

Argues corporation should be "restrained"

He's not the first to do it, and he won't be the last - Tory leader David Cameron has hit out at the BBC's plans to create local video on demand services. ...

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NEWS: BBC 1 and 2 to be simulcast on web

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:45:44 +0000

EastEnders and Heroes to be streamed live

The Beeb is soon going to be showing content from BBC One and BBC live online. ...

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NEWS: Project Kangeroo bounces back

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:59:24 +0000

Launch set for March 2009 despite chief exec leaving

It may have just lost its chief exec to Microsoft, but Project Kangeroo is readying for launch. ...

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NEWS: Ashley Highfield quits Project Kangaroo

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:17:26 +0000

Poached for top Microsoft job

Ashley Highfield, the chief executive of Project Kangaroo, the BBC/ITV/Channel 4 broadband TV joint venture, is to leave the endeavour before it launches. ...

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NEWS: iPlayer content available before TV shows have aired

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:04:26 +0000

Pre-booking tool soon available

The iPlayer is soon to get a pre-booking tool that will allow viewers to select programmes from the schedule up to 7 days in advance of them airing on TV. ...

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NEWS: Sky to offer online-only subscriptions

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:48:20 +0000

Service will give Sky Player access without satellite sign-up

Sky is going to launch an online subscription service for customers to get access to Sky shows online - without having to sign up for the company's satellite subscriptions. ...

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NEWS: BBC's Red Button celebrates 10 year anniversary

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:58:05 +0000

Interactive service marks milestone

The BBC has announced that it has been 10 years since it launched its first pilot of the Red Button in the UK. ...

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NEWS: Facebook beats BBC for visitor numbers

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:52:03 +0000

1.84 million users in September

Facebook has beaten the BBC's sites for visitor numbers for the first time. ...

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NEWS: Ubuntu launches Intrepid Ibex

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:22:29 +0000

Version 8.10 available now

Ubuntu version 8.10, or Intrepid Ibex, is now available for download. ...

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NEWS: BBC says iPlayer on Wii rushed as new UI released

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:43:52 +0000

Promises version for PS3 despite console's "odd quirks"

The BBC has released a new version of the iPlayer for the Wii, admitting that the existing player was "very much a first-pass product." ...

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NEWS: Broadband users up to their limits

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:54:43 +0000

But many of them don't know it

The increased popularity of video on demand services like the BBC iPlayer are putting a massive strain on broadband services. ...

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NEWS: Sky and BBC do iPlayer deal

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:19:09 +0000

Beeb shows available via Sky's online service

The BBC and Sky have announced that BBC iPlayer can now be accessed via Sky Player, Sky's online TV service. ...

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NEWS: Ofcom okays HD Freeview

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:08:31 +0000

BBC, ITV and Channel 4 to start broadcasts in 2009

Three high definition Freeview channels will launch in the UK before the end of next year, Ofcom has announced. ...

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NEWS: VIDEO: Nokia N96 insider tip - BBC iPlayer

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +0000

View Beeb shows on your mobile

The Nokia N96 is the first mobile phone, after the iPhone, to get dedicated software that means it can stream content from the BBC's iPlayer on-demand catch-up service. ...

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NEWS: Stars lend voices to TomTom

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:53:39 +0000

All to raise money for Children in Need

Sir Terry Wogan could be the voice telling you to turn left in 20 yards, thanks to a charity fundraising scheme run by satnav manufacturer TomTom. ...

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NEWS: BBC responds to Channel 4 dropping DAB plans

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:29:37 +0000

"Disappointing news for UK radio"

Following the news we brought you about Channel 4's decision to withdraw from 4 Digital Group's plans to launch new DAB radio stations in the UK, the BBC has issued an official response. ...

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NEWS: BBC iPlayer launches for PMPs

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:50:03 +0000

Now compatible with Archos, Philips, Samsung and Sony devices

In a blog post, Anthony Rose, head of digital media technologies, BBC Future Media & Technology has announced that BBC iPlayer programmes can now be watched on a range of personal media players. ...

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