The BBC is to immediately release its long-awaited mobile apps after the BBC Trust concluded its review into the launch of native applications for smartphones.
Gisby to leave Channel 4
11.41 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
Jon Gisby is to step down from his post as director of future media and technology at Channel 4, the broadcaster has announced.
Qualcomm puts MediaFLO on the block
11.30 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
The future of Qualcomm’s FLO TV mobile television service – and its UK held spectrum – hangs in the balance after the company confirmed it was in active discussions to sell its MediaFLO business.
Virgin secures Clash of the Titans better than Day&Date
11.05 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
Virgin Media is to place the 2010 release Clash of the Titans on its movies on demand service three days before the Warner Bros movie receives its DVD release.
Blow for Czech DTT
11.00 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
The Czech Telecom Office (CTU) has withdrawn permission for the Czech Digital Group (CDG) to use a frequency on its DTT multiplex covering Prague and central Bohemia.
Cablecom adds HD to VOD offer
10.50 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
Cablecom has added high definition movies to its video-on-demand offer for the first time.
Strong takes on Thomson brand
10.02 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
The Strong Group has licensed the Thomson brand for its range of high-end free-to-air set-top boxes sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Meek named as Project Canvas chairman
09.39 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
Project Canvas has confirmed the appointment of Kip Meek as the internet-connected TV project’s non-executive chairman.
Elion grows digital subscriber base
09.05 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
The Estonian incumbent telco’s subsidiary Elion ended Q2 with 113,400 digital TV subscribers, or 28% more than a year earlier.
Call security
08.49 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
Sky’s rivals have access to the satcaster’s premium sports content, but now they must demonstrate they have the means to secure their newly acquired assets, writes Julian Clover.
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