Looks like the BBC wants to get in on the online-only game, and not just with catch-up content. The BBC Trust has given the go-ahead for a 12-month trial putting up to 40 hours of TV content online ahead of traditional broadcast. Feeling the pressure from Netflix, perhaps? Read More >>
Featured comment by zakida:
"I would agree except that the iplayer is on consoles, smart TVs, Roku etc etc and so it is an experience not dissimilar to watching normal TV.
I am..." More »
TV these days is a bit hit and miss. There's the odd gem, but most of it's utter tosh. Thankfully, Apple's been thinking about our TV-watching plight. No longer will you have to grab the remote and scour the channels when something crap like Coronation Street comes on -- your box will automatically switch channels or pump out something pre-recorded to save your eyes, with zero effort on your part. Read More >>
Because showing highlights of the Olympics can be quite the political mess of air rights and restrictions and licensing and sponsors and other BS like that, ABC News in Australia decided to circumvent the issue by re-creating the women's 100m hurdles finals with Lego. It's awesome. Read More >>
Featured comment by e_g83:
"WTF is wrong with the IOC? Seriously?! Why are they putting so much shit on people's celebrations?? FIGHT THE MACHINE!!!!
Meanwhile, us aussies are..." More »