Broadband News
February 29, 2008
With all the exposure about the popularity of the BBC iPlayer service and one side saying the bandwidth it uses has an insignificant effect and the other sounding warning notes, it is easy to overlook that Channel 4 has its own streaming and download service 4oD. 4oD launched way back in January 2006 and has had some 100 million views and ...
100 million views since 4oD began
by Dave NixonWith all the exposure about the popularity of the BBC iPlayer service and one side saying the bandwidth it uses has an insignificant effect and the other sounding warning notes, it is easy to overlook that Channel 4 has its own streaming and download service 4oD. 4oD launched way back in January 2006 and has had some 100 million views and ...
Tiscali boss shown the door
by Dave NixonTiscali SpA has changed Chief Executive Tommaso Pompei with board member Mario Rosso and designated that the for sale signs may in reality be going out. Pompei will stay on as Director until the endorsement of the 2007 financial results. Even though no authorized word has come from Tiscali, reports at Reuters indicate that Italy's Fastweb, Vodafone and BT Group have ...
Virgin Media publishes Q4 2007 results
by Dave NixonVirgin Media have released their results for Q4 2007, ending December 31st. The figures show possibly one of the finest quarters since the NTL/Telewest merger into Virgin, with an on-net customer net accumulation of 24,400, up from 13,000 last quarter ('on-net' refers to where Virgin operate their own cable network). The TV service has unquestionably seen the end of the recession that ...
Users concerned over privacy issues
by Dave NixonProfiling the audience for television programs has occurred for years with advertisers eager to get air time for their adverts when their market audience is viewing. The internet altered that and very frequently advertisers know very little about advert viewing. Phorm, the people behind a new advertising agency are aiming to amend this by tracking the kinds of websites people ...
Mobile broadband gaining ground on ADSL and cable
by Jan HarrisA report in PC Pro suggests that mobile broadband technology, such as 3G data cards, could overtake traditional fixed-line connections, such as ADSL and cable, within the next two years. Comparison site, Top 10 Broadband, has noted a 50 per cent increase, month on month, in sales of mobile broadband, over a six month period. Mobile broadband has the advantage of flexibility, ...
Microsoft announces Vista price cuts
by Janet Harris
iLounge leaks iPhone SDK details
by Janet Harris
The iLounge website, which focuses on Apple's iPod and iPhone devices, has leaked information about Apple's iPhone Software Developers Kit (SDK), prior to its debut at the forthcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, to be held in San Francisco on 6 March.
According to the site, sources familiar with the SKD claim that it ...4oD registers 100 million views
by Janet HarrisChannel 4's streaming and download service 4oD, has had 100 million views and downloads since its launch in January 2006. What's more, the popularity of the service is growing rapidly, with the number of people using PCs to access 4oD up 110% since 1 January 2008, with six million streams or downloads. Usage is even greater via other platforms - 4oD is ...
Toshiba announces Regza CV HDTV series
by Janet Harris
Toshiba has announced its new Toshiba Regza CV series of LCD HDTVs, which will replace their C series.
The CV series is designed for customers who want to upgrade to HDTV from an existing high specification CRT or older analog LCD TV. Although the company hasn't revealed the price of ...Mobile broadband taking off
by David Allen
ISP’s to hand over website activity
by David AllenFX gets fifth series Nip/Tuck
by David Allen
Channel Four and BBC Worldwide
by David AllenIPTV focus at NAB 2008 in Las Vegas
by Lin FreestoneThe NAB 2008 conference and exhibition will be held between 11 - 17 April at Las Vegas Convention Centre in Nevada. Of the 111,028 visitors in 2007, there were more than 27,000 international attendees representing 163 countries. NAB 2008 will expand its IPTV offerings with a new conference series and super session providing telecommunications and wireless professionals with insight into converging ...
Three Star channels added to GekTV in US and Canada
by Lin FreestoneStar and GekTV are launching three Mandarin language Star channels on the US-based GekTV IPTV platform on 15 March 2008. The three channels are Star Chinese Channel, an entertainment channel in Taiwan; Channel [V] Taiwan, a music channel; and Star Chinese Movies, which is dedicated to Hong Kong films. Star is a wholly owned subsidiary of News Corporation, and broadcasts over 60 ...
Prices Set For New 4 Series Chipsets From Intel
by Rohan Parker
Intel To Scale Back Centrino Shipments
by Rohan Parker
Explorer 8 is set to be released by Microsoft
by Alan Harten
February 28, 2008
Communications regulator, Ofcom, has produced draft guidelines for telecom and internet firms, regulating the additional charges companies can demand from customers. The regulator devised the new rules in response to complaints from customers about additional charges for paying bills by cheque or cash, ending contracts early or paying bills late. Under the guidelines, which cover home phones, mobile phones, broadband and pay ...
Ofcom demands clarity on telecom charges
by Jan HarrisCommunications regulator, Ofcom, has produced draft guidelines for telecom and internet firms, regulating the additional charges companies can demand from customers. The regulator devised the new rules in response to complaints from customers about additional charges for paying bills by cheque or cash, ending contracts early or paying bills late. Under the guidelines, which cover home phones, mobile phones, broadband and pay ...
Firefox 3 expands search functionality
by Janet HarrisSky extends HD offering with three new channels
by Janet Harris
Sky is extending its HD line-up with three new channels - Sky Sports HD 3, Sky Movies Premiere HD and FX HD. The channels will be launched in March and April this year.
FX HD will be a bespoke channel, as opposed to an FX simulcast, and around ...BlackBerry Pearl 8110 available on T-Mobile
by Janet Harris
T-Mobile UK and Research In Motion (RIM) are launching the new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone in a ‘Blue Slate’ colour, along with a new price plan.
T-Mobile's model has the same consumer-orientated features as the model launched on Vodafone in January. The compact and stylish phone includes a 2 megapixel camera, integrated ...IPTV unit launched by Sri Lanka Telecom
by Lin FreestoneSri Lanka Telecom has set up a subsidiary to broadcast IPTV to its broadband customers. The company plans to invest $1m in the initial launch of the SLT Visioncom unit. Sri Lanka Telecom considers that IPTV is a value-added service with strategic importance in the future broadband service portfolio of the company. Sri Lanka’s telecommunications company had more than 54,000 ADSL broadband ...
Three more HD channels from Sky
by Lin Freestone
Nokia 6682 Phone Review
by Franz Bicar
The subject of today's review is another Nokia smartphone, the Nokia 6682. The 6682 is a consumer oriented phone. This is clearly portrayed via its fashion-friendly candy bar style pearl case and its 1.3 megapixel camera that can function as a digital camera and as a camcorder. However, its not just these features that makes ...The digital TV mystery
by David AllenSharp LC-65SE94U HDTV
by Franz Bicar
Sharp's LC-65SE94U HDTV is setting a new standard in today's television market. The Special Edition AQUOS SE94U Series sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel LCD TVs. Instead of single-colored bezel, the LC-65SE94U sets a new design with its graceful, artistic form that enhances any room's decorations.
With its FULL HD 1080p resolution, ...Virgin Media adds new customers
by David AllenCustomer service to be free at BT
by David AllenSetanta Christmas adverts ok
by David AllenTD-SCDMA sales in China level off
by David AllenDuring the fourth quarter of 2007 a total of 72 billion yuan's (US$969 million) worth of TD-SCDMA equipment was purchased by China Mobile Communications, China Telecom and China Network Communications. This is about the same as was purchased by the company's in the previous quarter. China Telecom and China Network both followed the lead of China Mobile, and began setting ...
HTC supply smartphones to Emobile
by David AllenTaiwan-based manufacturer High Tech Computer (HTC) will soon start shipping the HTC TyTN II 3.5G phone to Emobile, a Japan-based mobile telecom operator. Emobile will sell the device as the S11HT. The S11HT utilises and Windows Mobile operating system and is powered by a Qualcomm MSM 7200 400 GHz processor. Emobile will be using the phone, together with the ...
UK public not ready for digital TV switchover
by Alan Harten
February 27, 2008
Guest-Tek International Group Ltd has secured a deal with holiday company, Center Parcs, to deploy its OneView Internet platform at Center Parcs' Sherwood Forest resort. The WiFi network provides wireless high speed Internet access (HSIA) for guests at the resort, with Guest-Tek offering HSIA support to guests, around the clock. The Guest-Tek WiFi network can be accessed from Premium accommodation on the ...
Guest-Tek deploys WiFi at Center Parcs
by Jan HarrisGuest-Tek International Group Ltd has secured a deal with holiday company, Center Parcs, to deploy its OneView Internet platform at Center Parcs' Sherwood Forest resort. The WiFi network provides wireless high speed Internet access (HSIA) for guests at the resort, with Guest-Tek offering HSIA support to guests, around the clock. The Guest-Tek WiFi network can be accessed from Premium accommodation on the ...
Google extends InVideo format to partner sites
by Janet HarrisAfter successfully using its InVideo advertising format on video-sharing site YouTube, Google now plans to extend it to its video partner sites. The format will allow advertisers to run a single contextually-targeted video overlay campaign across a large network of sites. Internet TV platform, Brightcove, is supporting the trial service. InVideo uses text and graphical overlay adverts which appear semi-transparent over ...
Panasonic upgrades 103-inch plasma HDTV
by Janet Harris
Panasonic has announced an upgraded version of its 103-inch plasma set, which it launched last year.
The Panasonic TH-103PF10UK, one of the company's 10-series, has a full 1080p HD resolution.
It also features better wall mounting configuration than its predecessor, along with improved video processing technology which gives a sharp image when viewing ...Samsung i640 available on Vodafone site
by Janet Harris
Vodafone is offering the Samsung i640 phone, a successor to the Samsung i620, on its UK website.
The Samsung i640v Vodafone live! slider phone is a tri-band GSM/GPRS, 3G handset, with a two-megapixel camera and integrated memory card slot, expandable up to 4Gb MicroSD.
Battery life is better than on the earlier i620 ...Dell reveals web services plan
by Janet HarrisLG Viewty KU990 Review
by Franz Bicar
With todays camera phones, its not uncommon for people to think that the device they are seeing is a camera inside a cell phone. Of course, what with the high-tech features and the different camera functions, you feel as if you are really holding a stand-alone digital camera.
With the LG Viewty KU990, you get all ...Channel Fours VoD a success
by David AllenThe new ITV offerings fail to impress
by David AllenKangaroo pops up in June
by David AllenFree to view adult content criticised
by David AllenNortel working with Taiwan manufacturers to develop WiMAX
by David AllenNortel Greater China's president, Jackson Wu, has announced that Nortel Networks have started developing 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology. The company has also been in talks with Taiwan-based manufacturers trying to get them on board in the development of 4G CPE. Nortel's partners in Taiwan, Zyxel Communications and Quanta Microsystems, are both expected to ship substantially more WiMAX products because they ...
Dual-Core Sempron To Ship In China
by Rohan Parker 3.8 Million Notebooks Expected To Ship For ECS In 2008
by Rohan Parker Statement From ECS After Raid
by Rohan Parker JVC LT-42E478 42-inch LCD TV
by Franz Bicar
JVC's brand of widescreen high-definition television has brought a new dimension to home entertainment systems. The LT-42E478, from JVC, is one such product engineered specifically not only for people who loves extreme audio visual experiences, but also to fit and influence the artistic minds of home decorators.
The 42-inch LT42E478 television, with stylish cosmetics, ...Nokia’s concept slim, lightweight and bendable phone and computer.
by Alan Harten
February 26, 2008
The picnic product choice from Sky has been feasible for some time, but it appears it is entering the final phases of testing with employees now able to use the system at home. SkyUser has a little more information on the service. The initiative behind Picnic is that rather than obliging users to acquire a bundle people can pick and choose which ...
Pick and mix shortly with Sky Picnic
by Dave NixonThe picnic product choice from Sky has been feasible for some time, but it appears it is entering the final phases of testing with employees now able to use the system at home. SkyUser has a little more information on the service. The initiative behind Picnic is that rather than obliging users to acquire a bundle people can pick and choose which ...
