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BBC.com mulls global media options

BBC.com mulls global media options

Australian fans of Dr Who and other BBC properties may soon have cause to rejoice.
Nate Cochrane Mar 7 2009 11:52AM Strategy
BBC scraps web search

BBC scraps web search

The BBC has decided to scrap its web search feature, long criticised for being a poor imitation of Google and other popular search engines, after discussions with the BBC Trust.
Sylvie Barak Jan 31 2009 1:01AM Software
BBC suffers DDOS attack

BBC suffers DDOS attack

All BBC web services including its most useful iPlayer were subjected to a DDoS attack last night.
Paul Hales Nov 8 2008 7:20AM Security
BBC loses burglar's dream data

BBC loses burglar's dream data

The BBC has given one lucky thief the opportunity of a lifetime by becoming the latest British institution to find itself at the centre of a loss of data scandal.
Stewart Meagher Aug 11 2008 4:08PM Security
BBC hits out at iPlayer 'traffic shaping'

BBC hits out at iPlayer 'traffic shaping'

The BBC is threatening to name and shame ISPs that attempt to 'traffic shape' downloads from its increasingly popular iPlayer service..
Guy Dixon Apr 7 2008 7:47AM Telco/ISP
BBC issues fix for hacked iPlayer

BBC issues fix for hacked iPlayer

The BBC has released a fix to prevent PC users downloading programmes from iPlayer intended for use on an iPhone or iPod only..
Guy Dixon Mar 17 2008 2:05PM Software
Mac users to get BBC iPlayer 'this year'

Mac users to get BBC iPlayer 'this year'

The BBC has confirmed that a version of its popular iPlayer service will be available for Apple users by the end of the year..
Iain Thomson Feb 11 2008 7:17AM Software
BBC inks TV deal with MySpace

BBC inks TV deal with MySpace

The BBC has sealed a partnership with MySpace to offer a range of BBC content on MySpaceTV..
Staff Writers Jan 25 2008 7:50AM Networking
BBC overlooks 97,000 Linux users

BBC overlooks 97,000 Linux users

The BBC has apologised for dramatically underestimating the number of open source users who visit its site..
Iain Thomson Nov 7 2007 7:29AM Software
BBC promises free cross-platform iPlayer

BBC promises free cross-platform iPlayer

Deal with Adobe will bring video player to Mac and Linux users by year-end..
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2007 7:21AM Software
Xbox 360 could show BBC content

Xbox 360 could show BBC content

Microsoft is in talks with the BBC about using the broadcaster's TV content on its Xbox Live gaming service.
Matt Chapman Sep 13 2007 10:42AM Hardware
Ubuntu maker enters BBC iPlayer dispute

Ubuntu maker enters BBC iPlayer dispute

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu Linux, has backed demands by the Open Source Consortium (OSC) for a platform-independent BBC iPlayer.
Staff Writers Aug 23 2007 7:28AM Software
BBC may have to pay iPlayer royalties

BBC may have to pay iPlayer royalties

ISPs are in negotiations with the BBC over its iPlayer software and may ask the corporation for royalty fees to cover bandwidth use.
Iain Thomson Aug 15 2007 12:12PM Software
BBC iPlayer beta shuns Vista and Macs

BBC iPlayer beta shuns Vista and Macs

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.
Matt Chapman Jul 30 2007 1:00PM Software
BBC may open source iPlayer

BBC may open source iPlayer

Because geeks need web telly too.
Iain Thomson Jul 17 2007 1:49PM Software
BBC to launch iPlayer in July

BBC to launch iPlayer in July

On-demand beta service goes public on 27 July.
Matt Chapman Jun 29 2007 12:24PM Software
YouTube set to overtake BBC online in UK

YouTube set to overtake BBC online in UK

Online entertainment now more popular than shopping, says Hitwise.
Staff Writers Jun 22 2007 4:31PM Software
BBC and Microsoft deliver virtual historic tours

BBC and Microsoft deliver virtual historic tours

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.
Staff Writers Jun 8 2007 1:00PM Oddware
BBC and Sky move into Second Life

BBC and Sky move into Second Life

Broadcasters investigate commercial possibilities in virtual world.
Clement James Jun 4 2007 5:06PM Software
BBC shuts online education site

BBC shuts online education site

BBC to shut down its online education service.
Iain Thomson May 16 2007 1:33PM Software

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