Google rules out bidding for live sports rights as wraps come off its web TV venture

BufferGoogle has said it will not compete with broadcasters for the rights to show live sporting events.  This means that its recent announcement of an agreement with the Indian Premier League to stream live matches via YouTube is likely to … Continue reading

Sky Player to launch on internet connected TVs

BufferA new range of wired-for-internet televisions and set-top boxes is looking to usher in the new online TV service from BSkyB, Sky Player. Sky has announced a partnership with LCD TV manufacturer Cello, and 3View, a company which provides set-top … Continue reading

Google among big names rumoured to be exploring internet TV potential

BufferGoogle is reported to be working with Intel and Sony to develop a new class of internet-compatible televisions and set-top boxes, according to a media report. The effort, known as Google TV, has been under way for several months and … Continue reading

Video key growth area for online display ads according to British publishers

BufferDigital display advertising is expected to earn UK publishers significantly increased revenues in 2010, with video-led content leading the way, according to a new report. Findings from the annual census of the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) highlight that many … Continue reading

Online TV still not catching the imagination

BufferIt’s easier than ever for TV addicts to get the fix of whatever programmes they’re crazy for, but new research suggests that general awareness of video-on-demand services available online has still not taken off as its proponents would have hoped. … Continue reading

Rise of social networking killing off loyalty to traditional news outlets

BufferThe scale of the impact of social networks on the way people get their news is graphically illustrated in a new study from the US. Researchers for the Pew Internet and American Life project found that 92 per cent of … Continue reading

BBC to roll out iPlayer across Freesat HD

BufferThe BBC's highly successful 'on demand catch-up' service, iPlayer, is to expand its reach substantially when the corporation makes it available through Freesat high-definition digital boxes and high-definition TVs. The move follows a successful three-month trial which involved 300 viewers … Continue reading

Baidu looks to jump aboard fast-moving Chinese online video bandwagon

BufferLeading Chinese search engine Baidu is rumoured to be about to make a foray into online video, supported by an equity company which has already backed Hulu, the similar American venture. News agency Reuters has quoted reports suggesting that it … Continue reading