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Entertainment More Popular Than Online Gaming On The Xbox

Entertainment More Popular Than Online Gaming On The Xbox

More folks looking to stream films and chomp popcorn than deathmatch

News Consumer

When it comes to online usage, the Xbox is increasingly becoming a vehicle primarily used for entertainment in the living room; a device for watching films and video, rather than a gaming machine. The big push that Microsoft has...


iPlayer heading to Windows Phone, courtesy of BBC

iPlayer heading to Windows Phone, courtesy of BBC

Microsoft shaking hands with BBC over iPlayer TV, Radio

News Web

David Price, the head of iPlayer at BBC, has finally confirmed the arrival of the TV/Radio service to Windows Phone powered devices. Although a release date wasn't mentioned, the company is currently working with Microsoft to...


Over 30 Per Cent No Longer Watch Live TV

Over 30 Per Cent No Longer Watch Live TV

Why stick to a schedule?

News Consumer

In a survey by My Voucher Codes, 30 per cent of those polled said they no longer watch any live TV, preferring instead to catch up on their favourite programmes at a later date. Granted this survey only quizzed 2,000 people, but...


iPlayer Launched On Xbox 360 With Voice And Motion Control

iPlayer Launched On Xbox 360 With Voice And Motion Control

It’s been a long wait, but iPlayer is now available to all Live users, with Kinect support

News Consumer

The BBC's iPlayer catch-up TV streaming service is finally out on the Xbox 360, after a considerable wait. However, at least the software engineers at the Beeb have put that development time to good use, ensuring that the iPlayer...


Rumour: BBC iPlayer Heading To Xbox Next Week

Rumour: BBC iPlayer Heading To Xbox Next Week

News Software

The BBC's iPlayer could be set for Xbox inclusion as of next week if circulating rumours about the service are to be believed. While Microsoft is of course stating that it does not comment on rumours, Eurogamer seems quite sure...


BBC Could Be Planning iTunes Rival

BBC Could Be Planning iTunes Rival

News Consumer

The BBC could be putting together a digital download service designed to offer new and old content for a set price in a move that could rival iTunes if done effectively. According to the report by PaidContent, the new service...


3G streaming comes to BBC iPlayer app on Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices

3G streaming comes to BBC iPlayer app on Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices

News Mobile & Telco

The British Broadcasting Corporation has released a new version of its iPlayer application for the Apple iOS, which now allows for the streaming of live television and radio channels over 3G and WIFI for the first time. BBC's...


Tablets Boost BBC iPlayer Usage

Tablets Boost BBC iPlayer Usage

News Consumer

The number of views of BBC iPlayer content generated by tablets grew by a staggering 15 per cent from August to September according to figures released by the BBC as part of its monthly performance pack (PDF). It still represents...


BBC Introduces New iPlayer For TVs

BBC Introduces New iPlayer For TVs

News Consumer

The BBC has released a new version of its highly popular on-demand catch up service, the iPlayer, especially designed for televisions.Prior to the arrival of this new version, a "big screen" iPlayer service was available on TVs...


BBC launches TV-optimised iPlayer

BBC launches TV-optimised iPlayer

Going beyond catch-up

News Web

The BBC has launched a new version of its iPlayer service designed especially for living room televisions. Recognising that web-enabled devices are making their way out of the bedroom or home office, the broadcaster says that,...


iPlayer Genius Ashley Highfield Joins Johnston Press as CEO

iPlayer Genius Ashley Highfield Joins Johnston Press as CEO

News Business & Government

British publisher Johnston Press has appointed Ashley Highfield, a top executive at Microsoft Corporation as its new chief executive officer.According to the Wall Street Journal, Johnston Press PLC, the famous publisher of...


BBC iPlayer launches in 11 European countries

BBC iPlayer launches in 11 European countries

Cheaper than the license fee

News Mobile & Telco

Home-sick ex-pats and European Anglophiles will be able to get a proper BBC fix on their iPads from today. The Beeb has finally unleashed a subscription-based version of the popular catch-up service which has been enjoyed by...


Noon News: Windows Phone Mango SDK 7.1 Released, Nude Album Cover Banned by Facebook, BBC iPlayer Unveiled

Noon News: Windows Phone Mango SDK 7.1 Released, Nude Album Cover Banned by Facebook, BBC iPlayer Unveiled

News Mobile & Telco

Russian authorities in the city of Chelyabinsk are spending large amounts of money to improve the online image of the city in search results from Google, Yandex and the like. According to the Telegraph, authorities of the city of...


BBC iPlayer iPad App Debuts In 11 Territories

BBC iPlayer iPad App Debuts In 11 Territories

News Web

BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, announced the launch of its global iPlayer service with an iPad app being potentially the first of many to come to market. iPlayer will be available in 11 countries in Western Europe...


BBC iPlayer gets European outing on Apple iPad

BBC iPlayer gets European outing on Apple iPad

Don't mention the war

News Consumer

Fawlty Towers and Doctor Who will be among the telly programmes new and old available to European iPad owners when Aunty's new mobile service launches later this year. The BBC has announced that Apple's proddable PC will be the...

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