Tag: bbc

BBC may have to pay iPlayer royalties 
By Iain Thomson | Aug 15, 2007 | Comment Now 
ISPs are in negotiations with the BBC over its iPlayer software and may ask the corporation for royalty fees to cover bandwidth use.
 
BBC iPlayer beta shuns Vista and Macs 
By Matt Chapman | Jul 30, 2007 | Comment Now 
The BBC has launched a trial version of its television download service, but the beta release of its iPlayer software will only work with Windows XP.
 
BBC may open source iPlayer 
By Iain Thomson | Jul 17, 2007 | Comment Now 
Because geeks need web telly too.
 
BBC to launch iPlayer in July 
By Matt Chapman | Jun 29, 2007 | Comment Now 
On-demand beta service goes public on 27 July.
 
YouTube set to overtake BBC online in UK 
Jun 22, 2007 | Comment Now 
Online entertainment now more popular than shopping, says Hitwise.
 
BBC and Microsoft deliver virtual historic tours 
Jun 8, 2007 | Comment Now 
UK - Microsoft Live Labs is collaborating with the BBC in a time-limited technical trial to launch unique 3D photographic representations of historic sites throughout the UK.
 
BBC and Sky move into Second Life 
By Clement James | Jun 4, 2007 | Comment Now 
Broadcasters investigate commercial possibilities in virtual world.
 
BBC shuts online education site 
By Iain Thomson | May 16, 2007 | Comment Now 
BBC to shut down its online education service.
 
BBC to develop iPlayer for Apple 
By Iain Thomson | Apr 20, 2007 | Comment Now 
Opening the Corporation's archive to all systems.
 
BBC sets up YouTube channels 
By Iain Thomson | Mar 5, 2007 | Comment Now 
But new report suggests this is a big mistake.
 
BBC slammed for Microsoft lock-in 
Feb 7, 2007 | Comment Now 
Open Source Consortium vents fury over TV on demand 'bias'.
 
BBC on-demand TV gets go-ahead 
By Matt Chapman | Feb 5, 2007 | Comment Now 
IPlayer service given green light following a few competitive tweaks.
 
BBC to build online world for kids 
By Clement James | Jan 25, 2007 | Comment Now 
CBBC prepares 'Second Life for kids' for Summer launch.
 
BBC and YouTube discuss content deal 
By Clement James | Jan 25, 2007 | Comment Now 
Auntie in 'advanced discussions' with YouTube owner Google.
 
BBC gears up for social networking 
By Matt Chapman | Jan 15, 2007 | Comment Now 
Piggybacking on its big name brands to hook users.
 
Admiration for BBC IT department 
By Dave Friedlos | Jul 3, 2006 | Comment Now 
Innovation ranks it higher than Vodafone and Tesco, according to research.
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