News: Sony to plug TiVo into its products – News.com
Comment: Not strictly about broadband but I feel PVR’s are a vital piece in the jigsaw.
Digital-Lifestyles pre-empted and reported thousands of articles on the then-coming impact that technology was to have on all forms of Media. Launched in 2001 as a research blog to aid its founder, Simon Perry, present at IBC 2002, it grew into a wide ranging, multi-author publication that was quoted in many publications globally including the BBC, was described by the Guardian as 'Informative' and also cited in a myriad of tech publications before closing in 2009
NTL calls for ‘new, bold’ broadband initiative
News: NTL calls for ‘new, bold’ broadband initiative – The Register Comment: NTL have consistantly making the right noises about broadband – it’s very encouraging.
Can broadband laser beams go the distance?
News: Can broadband laser beams go the distance? – Internet World
Comment: This technology has been around for quite a while in the US when it’s main benefit was seen as the ability to get a BB Internet connection installed fast – as telecom providers were taking a months or two to install connections. This was also when we were living in Internet Time – long past and to some extent, sadly missed.
Broadband projects to enjoy tax-breaks
News: Broadband projects to enjoy tax-breaks – Broadcast
Comment: This is encouraging news for the UK and if action follow it, may be possible that the creative energies in the UK will not be lost or taken abroad. We await further details with bated breath.
BBC pumps £25m into Hull iTV trials
News: BBC pumps £25m into Hull iTV trials – newmediazero
Nua: Broadband to spread quickly in Europe
Nua Internet Surveys: Broadband to spread quickly in Europe
AOL Launches Cable Internet Service
News: AOL Launches Cable Internet Service – InternetNews
Government throws hard cash at broadband problem
News: Government throws hard cash at broadband problem – ZDNet
Government releases £30m funding for broadband roll-out
News: Government releases £30m funding for broadband roll-out – Broadcast
UK will miss 2005 broadband goal
News: UK will miss 2005 broadband goal – The Register
Comment: This is not a surprise to anyone involved in the industry, but at least we know that government will now know about it.