The BBC should offer Licence Fee payers “world-class creativity”, new Director-General George Entwistle has said. On his first day as the BBC’s new boss, Entwistle said he would simplify the BBC’s … [Read more...] about New BBC boss promises “world-class creativity”
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iPhone 5 pre-orders top 2 million
Pre-orders of its iPhone 5 topped two million in just 24 hours, according to Apple which also said the orders were “more than double” those for the iPhone 4S. Announced last week, the new iPhone … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 pre-orders top 2 million
Jake Humphrey to anchor BT’s Premier League coverage
BT has confirmed that Jake Humphrey will anchor Barclays Premier League football coverage. Earlier this summer the communications giant won the rights to show 38 live games a season for three … [Read more...] about Jake Humphrey to anchor BT’s Premier League coverage
“Huge increase” for UK ebook sales
The UK has seen a “huge increase” in the value of sales of digital fiction books, trade body the Publishers Association has said. According to the PA’s Sales Monitor, the total invoiced value of … [Read more...] about “Huge increase” for UK ebook sales
Kobo signs deal with UK indy booksellers
Kobo has secured a deal to sell its recently revamped eReader range through 1,000 independents UK bookstores. The company has announced an agreement with the Booksellers Association of the UK & … [Read more...] about Kobo signs deal with UK indy booksellers