BBC streams 5.3m shows a month to iPhone users

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:42:57 GMT

The BBC streamed 5.3m programmes to Apple devices in July, according to statistics released by the broadcaster. Web developer Ben Griffiths obtained the statisitcs following a freedom of information request, which revealed that an average of 230,016 Apple mobile device users accessed the BBC iPlayer each week during July. The statistics also revealed the number of programmes streamed to phones using Google’s Android operating system was much lower, at just 6,400. The BBC began streaming programmes to Android

Dell Streak Fails To Impress Both As Smartphone And Tablet, Say Reviews - LANewsMonitor.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:46:41 GMT

TopNews Arab Emirates

Dell Streak Fails To Impress Both As Smartphone And Tablet, Say Reviews
LANewsMonitor.com
Dell recently released its latest device called Streak, which is actually a touch-screen tablet device. The Streak is priced at $300 with a two-year AT&T contract. Going by the Dell Streak reviews, the Streak is a complicated device and

Google to Acquire Start-Up Angstro - Wall Street Journal

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:54:50 GMT

Portfolio.com

Google to Acquire Start-Up Angstro
Wall Street Journal
SAN FRANCISCO—Google Inc. said Sunday it acquired start-up Angstro, part of the search giant's efforts to build a social-networking service that can effectively compete with Facebook Inc. The acquisition was first announced on ...
Google buys Angstro, hires co-founder to build social networking serviceLos Angeles

Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Sues Apple, Google, Others - eWeek

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:55:22 GMT

New Zealand Herald

Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Sues Apple, Google, Others
eWeek
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has filed patent-infringement suits against Apple, Google and nine other companies. The patents apparently cover technologies related to e-commerce and online browsing. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen decided to make ...
Paul Allen sues Apple, Google, Facebook, others over

'A relentless barrage of abuse'

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:10:02 GMT

Groups who work with the victims of cyber-stalking say efforts to tackle the problem are being delayed because Internet Service Providers will not take action.

'Missing' Metropolis film restored

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:53:00 GMT

Stephen Smith considers what made Fritz Lang's film, Metropolis, so hugely influential, as a newly restored version of the sci-fi epic is premiered in London.

'Anti-Facebook' eyes launch date

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:38:15 GMT

An open alternative to Facebook will be launched on the 15 September, the developers of the Diaspora project say.

Blackberry makes offer to India

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:44:25 GMT

Blackberry-maker Research in Motion offers to work with India to support the country's need for "lawful access" to encrypted services

Absolute Radio puts digital station Dabbl back in the lab

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:56:01 GMT

Absolute Radio has stopped broadcasting the digital station Dabbl, which allows listeners to choose the songs it plays, on London and Cardiff DAB, and online.

BT ad banned over broadband claim

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:13:38 GMT

A BT advert is banned for misleading customers over the speed of the company's broadband, the advertising watchdog says.

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BBC streams 5.3m shows a month to iPhone users

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'A relentless barrage of abuse'

'Missing' Metropolis film restored

'Anti-Facebook' eyes launch date

Blackberry makes offer to India

Absolute Radio puts digital station Dabbl back in the lab

BT ad banned over broadband claim