iPlayer

Exclusive Some may bemoan the fact that the BBC and Microsoft took aeons to bring iPlayer to the Xbox Live platform but the BBC says it's not about to start rushing apps out just to keep up with the Joneses.

Was it worth the wait?

The BBC iPlayer is finally coming to Xbox Live, with the roll-out of the much-loved catch-up service landing on Xbox Live from today.

BBC director general Mark Thompson has confirmed that the Corporation will launch an iTunes-like service which will allow viewers to pay for and keep programming.

The BBC is reportedly planning a digital download service from which all its television programming, new and old, will be available to buy digitally.

Roku is finally bringing its brand of titchy set-top media streamers to the UK and bringing BBC iPlayer with it.

Still a lot to learn about VOD

Opinion Make no mistake about it, announcing the arrival of the BBC iPlayer and ITV content for its burgeoning Anytime+ service is a massive deal not only for the satellite giant but for UK TV.

A new survey out suggests that the UK is more willing than ever before to part with its cash when it comes to streaming premium movies, but prefers on-demand television to be free.

Gary Marshall It's CES 2012 time, so the next few days will be packed with tales of ever more clever bits of home entertainment kit.