BBC Plans iTunes TV Deal
The BBC plans to sell some television shows in the U.K. through Apple's iTunes store. The deal is likely to serve as test as to whether many British viewers are prepared to pay to download TV shows over the Internet.
Microsoft Gives Students Access to Technical Software
The Microsoft DreamSpark student program makes available, at no charge, a broad range of development and design software for download. The program is now available to more than 35 million college students in Belgium, China, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S. Broad global coverage,
Bjork Announces Tour Dates and 3-D Music Video Plan
Bjork will release her new single "Wanderlust" in DVD format that includes a 3-D version of its music video and embark on a U.K. tour soon after that.
Banning Web Users Will Not Solve Piracy
The UK proposes absurd legislation to kick users off the Web for illegal downloading -- which would be detrimental to users, ISPs, and the music industry. Nice one, U.K.
Britain Considers ANTI-PIRACY Steps
Those who illegally download movies and music in the U.K. could have their Internet service cut off under a forthcoming recommendation that could be used to craft legislation.
Winehouse Blazes Trail for U.K. Female Singers
Morning Edition, February 8, 2008 - The British singer Amy Winehouse has been nominated in a number of categories for this year's Grammy Awards, including album of the year, but she won't attend the ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. Winehouse's request for a visa has been turned down by the U.S. Embassy.
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