http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/23/bbc.considering.launching.international.iplayer/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/iplayer.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />BBC Worldwide, the parent company of BBC, is considering launching a premium version of its iPlayer online service that would be accessible by global audiences. Such a service would allow viewers from outside of the UK to watch popular BBC programs, such as Top Gear and Torchwood as well as listen to streaming BBC radio stations. BBC executives have yet to commit to pricing but suggest they could ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/23/bbc.considering.launching.international.iplayer/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/16/bbc.cross.platform.iplayer/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0802/enemiesofreason.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The BBC has released a completed version of the iPlayer Desktop, a cross-platform application that lets users download recent BBC programming, rather than simply view it on the web or TV. The app is based on Adobe's AIR platform, and is compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux systems. Access is restricted to residents of the UK however, and files are set to expire and delete automatically after a... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/16/bbc.cross.platform.iplayer/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/18/iplayer.for.mac.and.linux/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0709/bbciplayer.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The BBC has announced that the iPlayer Desktop will soon be brought to the Mac and Linux platforms. The upcoming player adds the ability to download content that can be viewed for up to 30 days, in addition to the streaming functionality that has been available on the current version. The broadcasting company has worked with Adobe to develop the update, integrating its AIR technology that will all... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/18/iplayer.for.mac.and.linux/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/08/apple.wins.bta.awards/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0807/iphone3g-review.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has won five prizes at this year's British Technology Awards, sponsored by a regional publisher. Four of these are for the iPhone, which earned Apple Gadget of the Year, Best Mobile Technology, Most Stylish Technology and Technological Innovation of the Year. The fourth is for the iTunes Store, which won under the aegis of Best Music Technology. The distribution of awards was based on pub... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/08/apple.wins.bta.awards/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/24/bbc.radio.on.iphone.ipod/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0808/bbc-iplayerH264-13.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The UK's official broadcaster, the BBC, has announced expanded support for the iPhone/iPod touch version of its iPlayer service. As of today the software now supports radio, allowing users to listen to episodes from a variety of programs up to seven days after the original airdate. The BBC's Mark Friend says that the option comes from adapting the network's normal digital delivery to suit the un... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/24/bbc.radio.on.iphone.ipod/ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/13/bbc.upgrades.to.h264.aac/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0808/bbc-iplayerH264-13.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Later this week, the BBC will update its iPlayer streaming service with H.264 and AAC+ compression schemes, the UK broadcaster has announced. The move is aimed at supporting open standards, and additionally improving steaming quality, jumping bitrates from 500 to 800Kbps, according to Macworld. The compression schemes will offer improved visuals and sound for users streaming over Flash, currently ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/08/13/bbc.upgrades.to.h264.aac/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:25:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/27/bbc.iplayer.set.top.box/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0804/bbciplayer.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The BBC is planning to build its own set-top box for iPlayer users, a report reveals. iPlayer is a free web service which allows TV license payers to stream the past week of BBC programming for free; it is typically accessed via computers however, with the exception of devices like the iPhone and the Nintendo Wii. The new set-top will hook up directly to a TV, and feed data from a broadband conn... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/27/bbc.iplayer.set.top.box/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:15:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/18/youtube.full.length.videos/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0806/iphone3g-youtube.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />YouTube has begun letting companies offer videos longer than the official 10 minutes on its site, according to a memo allegedly being sent to these firms. The message gives those with official presences on the video website permission to post videos that fit within a 1GB file size cap as well as to attach advertising to those clips. The reported official move follows known experiments that have ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/06/18/youtube.full.length.videos/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/18/hulu.mobile.talk/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0804/hulu-2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />NBC's Hulu TV streaming service is likely to expand beyond its web-only presence of today, the service's CEO Jason Kilar said this week at the NAB video production expo. While not committing to any one format, the company head explains that cellphones and "anything connected to the Internet" would be an ideal platform for the feature, which allows users to stream (but not download) episodes of NB... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/18/hulu.mobile.talk/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/09/bbc.iplayer.for.wii/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0804/bbciplayer.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The BBC today said that its iPlayer is now available through Nintendo's Wii, marking the first time the TV catch-up service can be accessed through a game console. Currently in a test phase, the feature is available from a dedicated channel and lets UK-based gamers watch episodes of recent BBC shows as much as they like while they remain available on the site, which often keeps content for one or... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/04/09/bbc.iplayer.for.wii/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:35:00 GMT