BBC takes on Netflix in the US
The BBC is planning an online streaming service in America as part of an effort to raise more money from commercial sources abroad, and tap into the growing number of ‘cord-cutters’.
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Google’s Android accused of ‘monopoly’ in Russia
Russia’s anti-monopoly watchdog has accused Google of abusing its dominant position in the market by forcing phone-makers to pre-install its apps on Android phones.
Smart sheep: Farmers use app to keep track of flock
In further evidence of how the ‘Internet of Things’ is spreading to new industries, a new app is helping sheep farmers keep track of their flock via a smartphone app.
Wikipedia blocks 381 scam accounts
Wikipedia has blocked 381 user accounts for ‘black hat’ editing in what it believes was a coordinated spam campaign carried out by a single group.
Apple plans to make original web TV content
Apple is reportedly set to rival Netflix and Amazon with its own TV shows made exclusively for its upcoming Apple TV.
European video trends 2015: Brits watch less TV than ever, Italians watch most
Brits are watching less TV than ever before, with average viewing time across all platforms falling by 14 minutes since 2013, according to new research.
Netflix drops thousands of films in bid to go it alone
In a bold move, Netflix will not renew its deal with distributor Epix, meaning thousands of favourites like the Hunger Games and Transformers will no longer be available on the service as the video streaming firm bets its future on its rising roster of exclusive shows.
TV gameshow Two Tribes gets app
Endemol Shine UK has launched an official app based on BBC Two’s quick fire quiz show Two Tribes, with host Richard Osman providing the voiceover.
Microsoft HoloLens headset set for 2016 roll out
Microsoft will roll out its hololens augmented reality headset to developers in 2016, with a commercial release planned later.
Google Glass returns as clip-on attachment for workers
Google Glass is set to return, but not as we know it. A new version aimed at workers will come as a small attachment, letting people fix them to regular glasses.