Tag: BBC iplayer
How To: Watch the World Cup on a PC, iPad, iPhone or Android handset
World Cup season is upon us once again! Every four years we all go crazy watching 22 men kick about a leather sphere, make heroes of goal-scoring stars and endure heartbreak when we get knocked out. And we love it!…
Video Preview: A look at of BBC iPlayer's new features
The BBC today launched a pretty substantial re-vamp of their iPlayer video-on demand service. Adding customisable modules and integrating social networks such as Twitter and Facebook, the BBC look to have really paid attention to what the public have asked…
Video Interview: BBC iPlayer's Eric Huggers on web TV and social media
Eric Huggers, Controller of BBC Future Media, was in town today to talk about the latest re-vamped version of BBC iPlayer, Auntie's video on demand service that has taken the nation by storm. Shiny Shiny's Anna was on hand…
BBC iPlayer gets social networking and customisation features in new update
The BBC's Anthony Rose and Erik Huggers have today been showing off the fruits of a brand new revamp for the BBC's video on demand service, iPlayer. Customisation options and the introduction of social networking features sit at the top…
Twitter button headed to BBC iPlayer?
The BBC are said to be introducing a new feature to their iPlayer TV catch-up service called "I Recommend" which would allow users to comment on and recommend their favourite shows to other users through Twitter integration. Though the BBC…
Sky guarantee free broadband up to 20Mbps
Sky have today announced plans to offer free 20Mbps broadband as part of its free Sky Everyday Lite package. If your line can handle 20Mbps speeds that's exactly what you'll be getting. To be eligible for the service you need…
O2 bag the Samsung Jet Ultra TV phone
O2 have announced that they will be the first UK network to provide Samsung's Jet Ultra Edition phone. The phone has a 5 megapixel camera and a 3.1 inch AMOLED optimised for watching TV on the go. There's 2GB of…
Sony unveil BDP-S470 and BDP-S570 3D Blu-ray players
Sony have unleashed two brand new Blu-ray players, both of which will be fully 3D compatible. The Sony BDP-S570 model will be 3D ready straight out of the box, while those opting for the cheaper BDP-S470 player will get 3D…
BBC iPlayer on Freesat confirmed – coming before Christmas
Now slated to launch next month the service will enable owners of Freesat satellite TV boxes to access the iPlayer's on demand programming via a TV. The iPlayer is already available to Virgin Media and BT Vision box owners but both of those services require a subscription whereas Freesat is free after the initial purchase of the equipment.
Cameron not as quick on Mumsnet as Brown – calls BBC 'very overextended'
The latest political showdown on Mumsnet looks like delivering a points victory for Gordon Brown. Apparently David Cameron, who answered questions on a live web chat on the site today, was criticised by some posters as taking too long to answer. Brown apparently answered 30 questions in his hour on the site (could have been 31 if he'd taken the biscuit challenge) while the Tory leader managed just 16.
