Tag: iPlayer
BBC iPlayer hits the Blackberry App World store
So we might all be a little glum about the proposed 6 Music-killing BBC budget cuts, but at least the BBC still have one the world's best VOD services in the shape of the iPlayer. Now Blackberry owners can get…
70 million households will pay for internet TV by 2014
As many as 70 million homes will be paying for IPTV by 2014, according to research analysts Informa. That figure doubles the amount of users currently paying for shows over the internet. "The global total of pay IPTV homes will…
Cello iViewer – Review
Name: iViewer (Cello) Type: 32" LCD TV Specs: Contrast ratio: 3,000:1 Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080p) Connectivity: 2x HDMI, Composite, VGA, PC Audio, S-Video, 2x Scart, RF, 2x USB, Ethernet Speakers: Nicam Stereo 2x 10 W Dimensions:22"H (including…
Samsung Genio Slide hits shops
The Samsung Genio Slide hits shops today, with Vodafone nabbing the handset on a one-month exclusivity deal. The touchscreen-packing QWERTY slider is said to be aimed at the "youth market", and features a 3MP digital camera, Wi-Fi, 3G/HSDPA and quad…
BBC iPlayer headed to Samsung TVs in the next few months
Samsung have confirmed that BBC's iPlayer TV catch-up service will be hitting their web-connected TVs in the coming months. The news comes after much rumour and speculation around the possibility of iPlayer hitting the major manufacturer's sets at this year's…
Sales of internet connected TVs set to rise?
2009 saw the first wave of internet connected TVs and Blu-ray players hit shelves. New research from Futuresource Consulting now shows that as many as 20% of TVs shipped in Europe in 2010 will feature internet capabilities. "In Europe, four…
Cello launch iViewer HD TV range with built in BBC iPlayer
26" and 32" models are available. Tech Digest go hands-on.
BBC and Microsoft clash over iPlayer for the Xbox 360
As it stands, Microsoft is stubbornly refusing to allow the iPlayer to be available to anyone other than Xbox Live Gold subscribers. With the BBC traditionally offering a universally free service as part of UK residents licence fees, the Beeb finds such restrictions unacceptable.
Revised BBC iPlayer headed to Wii
Does the new-look Wii iPlayer stand up well against its PS3 and console counterparts?
iPlayer claims Royal Television Society accolade
After launching on Christmas day 2007, iPlayer has become hugely popular, with the player now available on numerous devices.