BBC iPlayer jumps on social networking bandwagon

The BBC has launched the latest version of its popular iPlayer TV service, and says that the version is based on a completely new technical platform. The latest version of the licence-fee funded TV catch-up portal, which features a new design and a range of social networking features, is currently rolling out to users after a three-month beta trial which received near unanimous negative feedback from testers if comments on the BBC's own site are to be believed. Many...