Channel 4 Puts TV Archive Online For Free
In a landmark move, the UK broadcaster adds thousands of shows to their online catalogue
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Dl Hulu UK Launch In September?
As has been widely predicted, Hulu, the online TV catchup service that currently only works in the US, could launch in the UK as early as September this year. The broadband delivered services, a joint venture between News International, NBC and Universal, has been highly acclaimed for the quality of the video, much the same … Continue reading Dl Hulu UK Launch In September?
BBC, ITV & BT Announce Open Broadband STB Project
The BBC, ITV and BT have announced a proposal to create an “open environment for broadband connected digital television receivers.” It’s an initiative open for all UK public service broadcasters, device developers and other ISPs, which they hope will lead to a new generation of subscription free devices, carrying free to air channels and a … Continue reading BBC, ITV & BT Announce Open Broadband STB Project
BBC Website To Become “Corporations Second Biggest Channel By 2012”
The iPlayer contributes to the growing popularity of the bbc.co.uk Web site.
Ashley Highfield Jumps Out Of Kangaroo For Microsoft
It’s only been four months that Ashley Highfield has been with Project Kangeroo, the UK independent TV answer to the BBC’s iPlayer, but it’s been reported that he’s leaving – before it’s even publicly launched.
Age of Conan Hits 1 Million Units
Age of Conan, a fantasy-themed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), by Funcom has within three weeks of its release has reached the major milestone of shipping one million units.
GTA4: Readers Review (99%)
You’ll all be aware of the hoopla around the release of Grand Theft Auto 4, or GTA4, as it’s now known. We thought we’d take a different tack to other publications and publish the review of one of our readers, Andrew N.
Adobe Media Player Launched
Adobe have launched a stand-alone Media Player (AMP). Using Adobe Air, the AMP plays back high quality video both on PCs and Apple computers at standard def and 1080p.
Joost Goes Public: Comment
We’ve been watching Joost since the days it was The Venice Project. Well yesterday it left its invite-only beta stage, opening up for all to sign up. Given the large interest we saw in people wanting to sign up for the Joost beta when we offered it, we imagine that the take-up will be strong.
Virgin Media lose 40k Subs But Changes Ahoy
The latest results results from Virgin Media, Q2 2007, show that they’ve lost 40,000 cable TV subscribers. The most likely reasons – the loss of Sky TV programming, following their spat with Sky. To rub salt into the wounds, Sky gain 90,000 TV customer over the same period.