Anything specifically related to video distribution on the internet
The BBC iPlayer is about to undergo another metamorphosis, its second since inception. The BBC iPlayer 3.0 is going to have social network integration at its core, and the ability to share what you’re watching or listening to could have a dramatic effect on viewing figures.
The BBC iPlayer
The BBC iPlayer has grown in both usability and popularity since its launch over two years ago. It’s now a must-use service for all residents in the U.K. and those outside of the U.K. who have found a way to circumvent the geo-blocking.
The man now overseeing the iPlayer as part of his job as the BBC’s director of Future Media and Technology is Erik Huggers. And he recently spoke to The Telegraph about the future of the iPlayer at the Changing Media Summit 2010.

The 2010 Academy Awards are being held tonight, and Avatar and The Hurt Locker are the front-runners for the coveted ‘Best Picture’ Oscar. But both are beaten by District 9, at least if the number of downloaded torrents is the deciding factor.
Hulu is losing all Comedy Central content, which includes the immensely popular The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. What’s more, Viacom is warning it may sue anyone uploading or embedding unauthorized clips on their sites. I smell trouble ahead.
The Italian legal system today faces charges of being an absolute joke. Not only were Google executives brought to trial over a UGC video that had nothing directly to do with them, they’ve now been convicted of breaking Italian privacy laws. Absolute bunkum.
YouTube looks to be expanding its video rental service despite only mild success with the experiment with Sundance film festival offerings earlier this year. And it isn’t just films being offered for paid streaming, with anime, travel, craft, and fitness videos added to the mix.
There was a flurry of excitement a few weeks ago when Apple unveiled the iPad, its latest foray into consumer electronics. And it’s one that could conceivably have a very big impact on Web video. And it seems both Hulu and the TV networks are realizing this.