Category: Content

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.

How different is Spotify to existing radio services? In the UK people have the choice of BBC radio stations without advertising, or commercial radio, but none of them run a subscription service. That is unless you interpret the BBC licence fee as one.

The DTG are worried that Project Canvas will 'do their own thing' and not create devices that are compliant with their Connected TV specification.

Targeted advertising is a buzzword of the online marketing industry, but what is considered acceptable?

SeeSaw, the TV on demand service that came of Project Kangaroo is expected to launch with over 3,000 hours of content in March. A beta has been running since last week.

YouTube are launching a movie rental business in the US starting initially with 5 films which are available from $3.99. UK users will have to wait a bit longer before a mainstream service becomes available for them.

The BBC trust have given a green light for the BBC to go ahead with Project Canvas, although some conditions have been imposed to help ensure it heads in the right direction.

Channel 4 and TalkTalk have joined Project Canvas, and the now 6 members invite expressions of interest from other companies.

A new code drawn up by the UK Council on Child Internet Safety will be taught to children to encourage online safety.

MySpace launch their music streaming service, MySpace Music, in the UK