Archive for May, 2010


Forget 3DTV Holographic TV Is The Next Big Thing

The buzz this year has been all about 3DTV, however in the fast moving world of technology, a new buzz is happening over hologram tv. Holographic tv will involve seeing the image ‘projected’ into a viewing area that can be viewed from any angle with no funny glasses required.

BBC Jump On Ipad Bandwagon With Iplayer Beta

Just a day after the UK launch of the Ipad, the BBC have released a beta version of the famous iplayer. To get over Apples reluctance to use flash, the BBC are running ipad iplayer using Quicktime streaming technology. Running on iPad under the title of Bigscreen, the Iplayer displays its content in a large button format with a sideways scrolling carousel of shows in the same way as when running on consoles.

Apple Starting To Get Serious About Online TV

It appears that Apple are starting to look at Apple TV as more than “just a hobby” and are giving it a a complete overhaul.Changing the size, shape, os, ram and most importantly price.

Bitbop Mobile TV Service Launched By Fox

Fox Mobile have launched a new tv on demand on your mobile phone service, offering TV shows and movies for a range of smartphones. The service called Bitbop sounds good, however you will have to pay, and at a $9.99 monthly subscription they may have their work cut out.

What A Surprise, Sky Are Criticising New Iplayer

You would think that Sky might get the message and realise they cannot monopolise the online tv market like they do pay tv, but no. Not content with stinging criticism of Project Canvas, they now move their attention to the new iplayer from the BBC.

BBC Iplayer Version 3.0 Links To Other Catch Up TV Services

Not content with having the greatest catch up tv player around, the BBC are now to incorporate other channels into the service. So any searches on the BBC site for shows broadcast elsewhere will guide the viewer to a rival catch up service.