Category: Content
Project Canvas approved by BBC Trust
Project Canvas has received approval from the BBC Trust to continue to build a set-top box allowing access to Internet content on a TV
Easynet Connect warn small business over World Cup distruption
Easynet Connect are warning small businesses that broadband connections could grind to a halt due to employees watching the World Cup online using services like BBC iPlayer
Sky announce IP-enabled VoD service Anytime+
Sky have announced a video-on-demand service that they will be launching later this year to Sky+ HD customers who also take a broadband service from them. It will offer over 1000 hours of content for users to view.
Ireland starts ‘three-strike’ anti-piracy crackdown
Eircom are introducing a system to disconnect persistent illegal file-sharers which could see users disconnect for a year.
Hulu abandon launch in the UK
Hulu, a US based on-demand TV service have abandoned plans to launch their service in the UK.
Virgin Media launch online movies service
Virgin media have launched an online on-demand movie service which streams movies to your computer.
Project Kangaroo joins Project Canvas
Arqiva, owners of SeeSaw, nee Project Kangaroo, have today announced that they have joined Project Canvas.
Illegal file sharing in Europe could cost £215 billion by 2015
1.2 million jobs across Europe are at risk due to piracy according to a new report commissioned by the International Chamber of Commerce.
Win a free Spotify Premium account from TalkTalk
TalkTalk are offering 288 free Spotify Premium accounts to people who submit their favourite track and e-mail address.
SeeSaw service moves to an open beta
The SeeSaw service which is a joint effort between a number of broadcasters has moved from an invite only beta to an open beta where you can simply visit the website and watch TV programmes. Content from the BBC, 4oD and Five is available, and on some channels a choice of bit rates are also available.