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
Category Archives: Television
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
Plans for future BBC include cuts to digital services
BufferAnger and accusations of attempts to appease political and commercial interests were among the first reactions after the BBC – the publicly-owned state broadcaster for the United Kingdom – unveiled its blueprint for the future of its myriad services on … Continue reading
Fiat promotes new car in online stunt
BufferA former semi-professional footballer has attempted to set the world record for the longest online advert ever. David Sheath spent four days, two hours and two minutes painting a brand new white Fiat 500 with pink nail polish. According to … 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
