The BBC has issued a new directive to its journalists telling them they must post updates to editors first rather than breaking news on Twitter, another example of how traditional media entities are struggling with their relationship to Twitter in an era of real-time, distributed news. Read More »
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Netflix wants to recover from a disastrous few months by launching in the U.K. and Ireland — but the company will have to overcome many obstacles to achieve success, not least competition from broadcasters who have very different priorities from their American counterparts. Read More »
The market for social television services is getting increasingly crowded, as companies try to build systems that combine broadcast and social networks. But could British startup Zeebox get the jump on the competition with its smart new iPad app and powerful team? Read More »
After enduring a torrid few months, Netflix is hoping to get that it can generate some positive momentum by announcing plans to launch in the U.K. and Ireland early next year — its first product launch outside the Americas. But it will face stiff competition. Read More »
The BBC played a huge part in the British computer boom of the 1980s by supporting local manufacturer Acorn. Now, with the U.K.’s computer education under criticism, it is considering whether to take on a similar role in the 21st century. Read More »
A report published today in the UK labels arguments against network neutrality as “myths” — and suggests that attempts by broadband providers to manage online traffic will end up doing long-term damage to the entire Internet industry. Read More »
If you can’t wait for a version of the Kindle that can run video, then you may be in luck: one enterprising developer has come up with a bizarre way to take TV programs and make them compatible with Amazon’s e-reader. Read More »
Arianna Huffington has made much of her ambitions to expand into Europe and beyond — but with just two weeks until the British version of the site launches, the evidence suggests it might not be as aggressive as its American parent. Read More »
A young editor for Sky News puts his finger on some of the changes that are disrupting the media industry when he describes in a blog post how his job now involves interacting with “a personalized wire service” of more than 2,000 sources via Twitter. Read More »
Twenty years after it started out in radio production, British digital agency Somethin’ Else is making waves with its innovative iPhone games — and representing a new generation of creative technology firms that are ready to step up and make it big. Read More »
The BBC has confirmed that it will be cutting hundreds of online jobs and a quarter of its budget after the UK government slashed funding — but it may end up being the catalyst that forces the corporation to make the most of its web presence. Read More »
Four out of five adults surveyed in more than 26 countries around the world said they believe that Internet access as “a fundamental right,” according to a new survey sponsored by the BBC. The survey asked more than 27,000 people about their attitudes towards the Internet. Read More »
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