ofcomwatch – blogging the uk’s media and communications regulator
Posted by Simon Perry on 26 June 2003 | Tagged as: Business
Currently comprehensive coverage of OFCOM and the UK Communication Bill.
Archive for June, 2003
Heavyweights form the Digital Home Working Group
Posted by Simon Perry on 25 June 2003 | Tagged as: Distribution
Many of the major Consumer Electronics companies are getting together to create standards.
Apple iTunes – 5m tracks sold
Posted by Simon Perry on 24 June 2003 | Tagged as: Content
In the first two months, five million tracks have been sold.
Xbox2 reports incorrect
Posted by Simon Perry on 24 June 2003 | Tagged as: Gadgets, Platforms
Oops, the Japanese newspaper that claimed Xbox2 would becoming out in 2006 issue a retraction.
DVDs rentals outstrip VHS tapes in the US
Posted by Simon Perry on 24 June 2003 | Tagged as: Business, USA, Video Hardware
Predictably, US renters have switched their allegiance to DVD.
Xbox2 – penciled for 2006?
Posted by Simon Perry on 20 June 2003 | Tagged as: Gadgets, Platforms
Comments by Steve Ballmer made in Japan about the released date of the Xbox2 were later not supported by MS PR.
Sony act to protect downloaded movies
Posted by Simon Perry on 19 June 2003 | Tagged as: Content, Content Indexing & Navigation
Sony is planning to bring some simple, time-limited protection to their downloadable films.
RealNetworks motherboard deal with Intel
Posted by Simon Perry on 18 June 2003 | Tagged as: Business
Real to bundle their player with some new Intel motherboards.
Goodbye BT Openworld, hello BT Yahoo
Posted by Simon Perry on 17 June 2003 | Tagged as: Business
BT Openworld to morph into BT Yahoo
Scottish and Southern Energy powerline broadband trials
Posted by Simon Perry on 13 June 2003 | Tagged as: Distribution
Scottish and Southern Energy are starting a 15,000 home trial that provides broadband access with the mains power supply.
