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BBC fixes streaming lag that hit World Cup games
BBC fixes streaming lag that hit World Cup games
The BBC says it has solved a common problem with live sports streaming that caused a lag between broadcast and web streaming. 13 Sep 2018
BBC to stream Wimbledon Tennis matches in 4K HDR
BBC to stream Wimbledon Tennis matches in 4K HDR
The BBC will stream tennis matches from this year's Wimbledon tournament to some UK users in 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR). 21 Jun 2018
BBC tests Planet Earth II in 4K, HDR on iPlayer
BBC tests Planet Earth II in 4K, HDR on iPlayer
The BBC has started running a test delivery of Planet Earth II content in 4K Ultra HD in HDR. 08 Dec 2016
BBC gets green light to start new subscription streaming service
BBC gets green light to start new subscription streaming service
The BBC has been given the green light by the British government to start a new subscription streaming service that will rival Netflix in the nation. 17 May 2016
BBC launches BBC Store for digital downloads
BBC launches BBC Store for digital downloads
The BBC has unveiled the BBC Store this week, a digital service allowing consumers to buy and download their favorite programs. 06 Nov 2015
BBC Micro Bit computer reaches final design
BBC Micro Bit computer reaches final design
The BBC has unveiled the final design for their mini PC, the Micro Bit, which will be given out to one million UK students in October to help them learn to program from an early age. 11 Jul 2015
Grand Theft Auto developer sues the BBC
Grand Theft Auto developer sues the BBC
Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games has filed a lawsuit against the BBC in the UK over a film starring Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. 21 May 2015 - 4 comments
Report: A BBC server was taken over by hackers on Christmas Day
Report: A BBC server was taken over by hackers on Christmas Day
A hacker secretly took over a BBC server and then tried to sell access to the system on Christmas Day. 29 Dec 2013 - 1 comment
BBC iPlayer apps hit 20 million downloads
BBC iPlayer apps hit 20 million downloads
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has announced that its iPlayer apps for Android and iOS have been downloaded over 20 million times. 24 Oct 2013
BBC to unveil new personalized iPlayer
BBC to unveil new personalized iPlayer
The BBC is to update iPlayer to cater more to the personal tastes of each user. 08 Oct 2013 - 1 comment
Hulu to get new BBC content
Hulu to get new BBC content
Hulu, revived by its owners with a focus on content, has closed a deal with BBC Worldwide. 19 Sep 2013 - 1 comment
BBC shuts down future plans for 3D
BBC shuts down future plans for 3D
The BBC has announced it will be ending all 3D plans, at least until 2016. 07 Jul 2013 - 4 comments
BBC iPlayer comes to Sky (no.. really!)
BBC iPlayer comes to Sky (no.. really!)
The BBC iPlayer is rolling out on Sky for customers with compatible Sky HD boxes. 31 Oct 2012 - 1 comment
BBC considering charging for access to digital TV shows
BBC considering charging for access to digital TV shows
The BBC has confirmed they are considering charging viewers to watch TV shows from its digital archives. If implemented, the new "pay-per-view" ...... 15 Jan 2012 - 4 comments
BBC releases 3G iPlayer app for iPhone
BBC releases 3G iPlayer app for iPhone
BBC has expanded its iPlayer app to work on iPhones, and over 3G. The company says the app will work with all of the UK's 3G mobile networks. ...... 13 Dec 2011
BBC launches global iPlayer for more countries
BBC launches global iPlayer for more countries
BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of the global BBC iPlayer App for more countries this week, starting with Finland, Sweden and Denmark. ...... 15 Oct 2011
International BBC iPlayer app will cost under $10 per month
International BBC iPlayer app will cost under $10 per month
According to BBC iPlayer director general Mark Thompson, the international iPlayer app for the iPad and other devices is "definitely coming ...... 03 Mar 2011 - 2 comments
BBC iPlayer now links to other VOD sites
BBC iPlayer now links to other VOD sites
Nine months after it was announced, the BBC has finally updated their iPlayer to link VOD listings for other sites. Partner channels are ...... 20 Feb 2011
Global iPlayer will be subscription-based, iPad-only
Global iPlayer will be subscription-based, iPad-only
The BBC has said this week that their global iPlayer will be iPad-only, as well as subscription-based. Since its release in the UK last year, ...... 04 Dec 2010 - 6 comments
BBC unveils new video games for iOS devices
BBC unveils new video games for iOS devices
BBC Worldwide has said today that their new move back into video games could eventually lead to £50 million a year for the media company. ...... 26 Nov 2010
     

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