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BBC iPlayer to hit Freesat this month
techradar.com - 11/3/2009
BBC iPlayer to hit Freesat this month
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The controller of TV platforms at BBC Future Media and Technology, Rahul Chakkara, has let slip that the iPlayer is to come to Freesat in beta form this month. Writing on the BBC's internet blog , Chakkara explained the technology behind getting the player on to the free-to-air platform, noting ...
BBC iPlayer available on Freesat TVs by end of November
t3.com - 11/5/2009
BBC iPlayer available on Freesat TVs by end of November
— t3.com — Home News BBC IPlayer Available On Freesat TVs By End Of November BBC iPlayer available on Freesat... TVs by end of November Posted by Katherine Hannaford on Tue 3 Nov 2009 Watch 'Stenders on your TV after it aired, without the need for a computer Later ... (more) BBC iPlayer available on Freesat TVs by end of November
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t3.com - 11/3/2009
US to get BBC iPlayer
— t3.com — Auntie shares the love across the Atlantic BBC is planning to launch its popular BBC iPlayer catch-up... TV service on a global scale, according to its profit-making arm BBC Worldwide. In a move away from the free telly goodies we get here in Blighty, ... (more) US to get BBC iPlayer
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Consider charging for iPlayer, says ex-BBC executive Ashley Highfield
guardian.co.uk - 10/27/2009
Consider charging for iPlayer, says ex-BBC executive Ashley Highfield
— guardian.co.uk — BBC should reconsider giving shows away for free, former digital chief Ashley Highfield tells C&binet; Forum Ashley... Highfield, the BBC's former digital chief, today said the BBC should look at charging for iPlayer video-on-demand content now it has ... (more) Consider charging for iPlayer, says ex-BBC executive ...
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Stephen Fry offers up some Twitter wisdom
Techradar - All the latest technology news — Tech evangelist and all-round good egg Stephen Fry was caught in a very public spat recently when his anger at a Twitter post almost made him quit the micro-blogging website. Interesting, then, that before this upset took place, Fry spoke to T3 about all things Twitter and offered the gadget magazine some sage tweeting advice. Speaking after he was awarded with T3's Gadget Personality of the Year, Fry pointed out the perils of twittering about your life day in and day out, saying: "Stop before you tweet is of course the wisest thing. I've tweeted things and immediately wished to un-tweet them." Don't be too ...

Microsoft launches MSN Music download service
Techradar - All the latest technology news — Microsoft has revealed that it has finally opened up the doors of its long-awaited music download service - MSN Music. The service was meant to be up and running back in July but was beset with delays. It is now up and running in open beta, offering over one million tracks from all the major labels, according to the company. "MSN Music service will offer a large and competitively priced music library. Offering a rich web-based experience, users can discover, play and download music," announces the release. "As well as enjoy features such as personalised playlist creationThe music library will constantly be updated along with artist information such as ...

LaCie unveils super stylish Network Space 2
Techradar - All the latest technology news — LaCie is once again giving Apple's designers a run for their money with its latest stylish storage device, the Network Space 2. The company has enlisted the help of design guru Neil Poulton to give its media server range a professionally styled polish. Here the media server has been given a mirror-polished black finish and there's a blue LED strip on its underside to give it a nice cool glow. LaCie's Network Space 2 has Network Attached Storage (NAS) capabilities and is UPnP/DLNA compliant, so linking it up to your desired games console should be a cinch. And there's even a new range of dashboard functionality to help you control the device easier. Switch ...

Exclusive: MSN Music not gunning for Spotify & Google
Techradar - All the latest technology news — MSN Music should not be seen as a direct competitor to Spotify or the recently announced Google Music service, according to the portal's Executive Producer. Speaking to TechRadar, MSN's Peter Bale reserved praise for Spotify's model, but pointed out that the MSN Music download and streaming service was very different. "It's a download service within MSN Music with an invitation-only streaming service for several thousand people," explained Bale. "We've had partnerships with OD2 and then Nokia – but following changes to Nokia's music strategy we needed a new partner. "We've gone with an in-house Zune back end from Microsoft but you shouldn't read ...

Exclusive: MSN Music service delays explained
Techradar - All the latest technology news — MSN UK's Executive Producer Peter Bale has explained the reasons behind the delays to the new MSN Music download and streaming service. The new service allows the popular UK portal to integrate music services such as guest playlists and tracks into its editorial content, as well as offering a paid services and a streaming service for a small number of invited testers. Originally the new MSN Music functionality was mooted back in July, but, after well-publicised delays, has only just arrived, using much of the architecture of Microsoft's Zune music service. Bale, who called the service an 'incremental but important' addition to MSN Music – ...

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