BBC on Tuesday announced the launch of the new pocket-sized, codeable computer dubbed Micro:bit that will be distributed to around one million 11 to 12 year-old UK schoolchildren as part of the…
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Behind-the-scenes making of ‘Grand Theft Auto’ to be turned into drama by BBC
The BBC has confirmed that it is working on a feature-length drama based on making of Rockstar’s popular video game series Grand Theft Auto. It has been announced that the popular game…
BBC to give away one million micro-computers to UK kids
The BBC has announced it will be distributing one million micro-computers to UK schoolchildren as part of the Make it Digital initiative. BBC’s Make It Digital initiative is aimed at arousing youngsters’…
Pegatron assures investigation into BBC’s worker mistreatment claims
In wake of BBC’s investigation report which revealed multiple instances of mistreatment of workers at one of Pegatron’s factories, the Apple supplier has assured that they will be carrying out investigation into…
EE TV gets BBC Red Button and more
EE has updated its EE TV service to add support for BBC’s Red Button as well as a host of new apps including Deezer and Euronews. Using the BBC’s interactive service, Red…
BBC’s new ‘Make It: Technobabble’ kit enables children to develop their own games
The BBC has rolled out a digital game maker that will allow children to create their own digital games. The new Make It: Technobabble starter kit, launched as part of BBC’s 2015…
BBC iPlayer catch-up window extended to 30 days
BBC: BBC iPlayer pioneered online viewing. It is recognised as not just the first, but the best service of its type in the world. It offers amazing value. But we want to go further.
BBC advises Australia to turn strict against online pirates
BBC: ISPs should warn any alleged copyright infringers through a graduated notification system that what they are doing is illegal and, at the same time, educate them about the law.
BBC’s CBeebies Storytime app will help kids learn to read
The new app features many familiar CBeebies characters and has collection of stories based on shows such as Old Jack’s Boat, Show Me Show Me, and Something Special among others.
Huawei, BBC, Qualcomm, EE team up to demonstrate 4G broadcasting technology
The companies will demonstrate eMBMS – Evolved Multimedia Broadcast and Multicast Service technology at the BBC R&D Future of Broadcasting Showcase in the Glasgow Science Centre from July 24 to August 3.
BBC fixes iPlayer technical issues
The technical glitch that affected users of the online video and audio services was due to database issues.
BBC iPlayer & BBC.co.uk hit by a technical glitch this weekend
The services were reportedly unable since 10am on Saturday, July 19, which continued over the weekend.
Matthew Postgate appointed as BBC’s new CTO
The R&D head will take over the reins from the interim CTO Peter Coles!
BBC announces live 4K UHD streaming of 2014 World Cup matches
You just need speeds around 20Mbps to watch World Cup matches in 4K without glitches!!
Streaming bug infects Sky Go, BBC iPlayer resulting into mass outage
After multiple Sky Go and BBC iPlayer users complained about their inability to stream shows through the app, both BBC and Sky have confirmed that they are investigating the issue. The outage…