Tag: iPlayer
BBC needs to reach those on lower incomes, Ofcom finds
The BBC needs to do more to reach and resonate with viewers and listeners on lower incomes, Ofcom has found in its annual report on the BBC’s performance. Ofcom’s report finds […]
BBC promises iPlayer revamp to compete with Netflix
BBC bosses have promised a total transformation of the iPlayer to compete with streaming giants. Director-general Lord Tony Hall believes the corporation can challenge the existing dominance of services like […]
Ofcom approves BBC plan to extend iPlayer catch-up option
Ofcom has approved the BBC’s plan to extend the iPlayer catch-up window to 12 months, subject to “certain conditions and guidance”. The broadcaster intends to change iPlayer from a 30-day catch-up […]
BBC takes on Netflix with over 100 iPlayer Box Sets announced for Christmas
Andrew Davies’s classics from Pride And Prejudice to the original House Of Cards are returning for Christmas as the BBC announces its iPlayer Box Sets. The broadcaster is once again […]
Control your TV with your mind. Smart TVs get smarter with MindRDR technology
If this was April 1st then I would be suspicious, but it’s not and it seems that being able to control your ‘smart’ TV with your mind could actually be […]
The Digest: Internet giants ‘in denial’ over terror… and 6 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title=”Next”] GCHQ director attacks tech giants for being ‘in denial’ over terrorism | Huffington Post “The new head of Britain’s electronic eavesdropping agency has accused internet firms of being […]
BBC iPlayer catch-up window increased to 30 days
Good news if you want to catch up on that show you missed: The BBC has announced that iPlayer users will now get 30 days after a programme is broadcast […]
Was the BBC hit by a DDoS attack?
It appears that the disruptions caused to the BBC’s iPlayer and website last weekend were possibly due to a DDoS attack. The iPlayer service was out of action over most […]
Tablets now go-to devices for TV, gaming and more
Tablets have become mainstream consumer devices in the UK with more than half of 16-44 year olds having access to one, according to new data from Kantar Media's FutureProof study. This means that tablets are now the go-to portable device…
Radio downloads coming to BBC iPlayer
Good news for anyone stuck for something to listen to on the bus – soon you'll be able to download radio programmes from the iPlayer to listen to without killing your phone's data allowance. The development was picked up by…
