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RSS tv in newsNews system slows BBC network to a crawl
News Technical problems with the BBC's news editing system have got so bad that TV journalists are close to boycotting it altogether. Radio and TV journalists who have traditionally used separate systems are... [24 Sep 1998]
Broadcom launches 'three-in-one' chipset
News The broadband networking equipment manufacturer is combining chips used to deliver TV signals and computer data. Broadcom has released a 'three-in-one' chipset which the company hopes will give a boost to the adoption of... [22 Sep 1998]
In brief: Acorn takes refuge in digital TV
News Acorn Group is turning its back on desktop products, in favour of jumping on the digital TV set-top box bandwagon. In a statement the company said it would focus on becoming a digital TV and thin-client... [18 Sep 1998]
Siemens adopts trendy new image
News Siemens is trying to shake off its staid image by hiring Jean-Paul Gaultier for its forthcoming TV adverts. The German phone manufacturer will also get the French designer to create a dress based on a mobile phone theme. [14 Sep 1998]
Microwave doubles as Net window
News Called the Microwave Bank, the device will provide full Net access, email and a TV display as well as the more usual cooking and defrosting. In a statement, NCR claimed that the living room and TV set... [11 Sep 1998]
NEWS FLASH: UK government pushes through high-tech justice reform
News In the future, a member of the public may turn to their TV Internet connection and, using voice recognition technology, say: 'I'm being evicted from my flat. Information technology will revolutionise the British civil... [10 Sep 1998]
In brief: Oracle and SGI launch interactive TV into Europe
News Oracle and Silicon Graphics (SGI) will launch a joint product on Friday designed to deliver interactive TV to cable and satellite subscribers. The companies say the service will vary slightly from country to country, but... [09 Sep 1998]
In brief: FCC reports on TV and Net convergence
News The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released its first advisory document on the delivery of Internet-based services over cable TV. According to the document, Internet services delivered over cable should... [04 Sep 1998]
C&WC gets head start in pay-as-you-surf race
News The cable TV and telephony provider has launched Internet Light - a pay-as-you-surf service costing 45 pence per hour, with no monthly Internet service provider (ISP) fees, but a one-time £10 sign-up charge - at least a... [02 Sep 1998]
In brief: NTL outlines cable TV service
News NTL is to set up an interactive cable TV service based on tried and tested Web offerings. The UK cable company plans to adapt home banking and shopping sites from the Internet, rather than developing new software for... [28 Aug 1998]
Digital TV threatens PC Net access
News In a report due out next month, the research group claims the Internet, which has driven demand for home PCs, is merely a testing ground for interactive services and digital TV is where they belong. Digital television... [27 Aug 1998]
UK financial firms lose out to online rivals
News He added: "This [online] growth will be further driven by interactive TV, but unless the major players in the UK market start to take the Web more seriously, they will find themselves pushed out by new competitors such... [26 Aug 1998]
In brief: NTL and Acer tie up set-top deal
News NTL, the owner of WebTV rival Netchannel, began its assault on the European TV-Internet market with a 30,000 strong order of set-top boxes from Acer. A spokesman for NTL said: "This is preparation for other major deals... [24 Aug 1998]
Cable & Wireless Communications to offer interactive services
News C&WC is also touting the cable modems which will form an essential part of its digital TV set-top boxes as the best method for accessing the Internet, as their speeds will far surpass those of traditional modems and ISDN. [19 Aug 1998]
In brief: Cisco pushes profile on TV ads
News The networking giant has traditionally shunned TV advertising - apart from being named in ads for Nasdaq. Cisco Systems is to use a series of 30 second and one minute television adverts in the US to raise its company... [18 Aug 1998]
