The BBC has secured approval to go ahead with its iPlayer on-demand TV service which will allow viewers to download BBC programmes. The BBC Trust, the BBC’s independent governing body, approved the service following a public value test (PVT) which received responses from around 10,500 individuals and organisations. The test demonstrated significant public support for […]

IBM is developing its System z mainframe computer into an online 3-D gaming platform. The system will allow an organisation to create and run a virtual online environment like “Second Life,” on one unit, either as a gaming environment or as a showcase for their products or services. The PlayStation 3 uses the Cell Broadband

Microsoft gave away a few hints about its forthcoming Internet Explorer 8 browser at the Mix 07 conference in Las Vegas. IE platform architect Chris Wilson said that the company will continue to prioritise security and ease-of-use in IE 8 and also plans to improve Web development with current standards compatibility. Microsoft intends to release