Ofcom makes switching fibre broadband suppliers cheaper and easier

BYMatt Brian @m4tt9 hours ago

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From July 1st, it could become a whole lot easier for you to switch between superfast broadband suppliers. After setting out its original guidance back in May, communications regulator Ofcom has gained approval from the European Commission to set new targets for BT. Currently, if you switch from one fibre-optic provider to another, Openreach (the company that controls BT's phone and broadband infrastructure) will enforce a £50 connection fee against your new ISP, which can be passed down to you. Ofcom's new rules will cut that wholesale fee down to just £11, shielding you from that value-added cost and allowing new companies to launch their own superfast services for less. Ofcom has also slashed the minimum-term contract between BT and ISPs from one year to just one month, and will force BT to fix line errors within two working days of you notifying them, if weather permits. Those small changes could make a big difference, especially if you're looking for a cheaper short-term broadband supplier.

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BMW and mini make it easier for GoPro save your road adventures

Of course you can use any car of desired GoPro, but owner BMW and mini are more easily control the devices in their cars. Why? Since the camera action with MyGIG Infotainment system from BMW is now perfectly integrated. If the two pair, you able to configure the camera, select from 6 preset modes and start and stop recordings directly on the screen of the system in the car. The partnership comes with a few limitations, but: it works on 2012 or is a newer BMW and mini models, using the option "BMW apps or MINI connected", and you must use a connection WiFi GoPro - in other words, HERO3

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BMW and Mini make it easier for GoPro capture your road adventures

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Sure, you can GoPro with a car that you want to use, but BMW and Mini owners will have an easier time controlling your device in their cars. Why? Because the action camera is now integrated with BMW the infotainment system. When you pair the two, you might configure the camera, choose from six preset modes and start and stop recordings right on the in-car system screen. The partnership comes with a few limitations, however: it only works on 2012 or newer BMW and Mini models loaded with BMW or MINI connected Apps option, and you want a WiFi connection GoPro HERO3 + models--in other words, use. Also, you'll want a iPhone (4 or higher) connect to the vehicle via a USB cable, because the camera only with the entertainment suite via GoPro of iOS app. come to think of it, can communicate that's quite a long list of requirements, but anything to register your way, eh adventures?

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All screens welcome: watching sports is now easier than it's ever been

Opening Week is upon us and Major League Baseball teams have already started their quest to win this season's World Series, while fans all over gear up for what will hopefully be a very exciting year. And for those who can't make it to the ballpark on a regular basis, keeping up with their favorite team has become a relatively easy feat. A few weeks ago, the MLB, NBA, NHL and others struck a partnership with Time Inc. to launch 120 Sports, with the idea being to provide an online hub that delivers sports video content in a timely manner and across different platforms. This announcement came shortly after the introduction of NFL Now, an all-new digital network that aims to immerse football fans in the ultimate viewing experience -- there will be full on-demand games, highlights, analysis and a lot more to watch.

Both initiatives signal how American sports leagues are adapting to the times by introducing viewing experiences that aren't necessarily tied to being at home. Not everyone will be satisfied with the way the content is delivered, but it's worth acknowledging that leagues like the NFL, NBA and MLB are going the extra mile to try to give people what they want.

Of course, these services often face limitations due to contracts with TV broadcasters, which make things like showing all live games, in the case of NFL Now, practically impossible in the US. But if catching your local team playing live doesn't matter that much, chances are you won't be disappointed. Not all services are limited in this way, though. MLB.TV, for example, does offer regular season games to watch live, with some blackout restrictions -- and the same is true for offerings from a number of other professional leagues. The blackouts might be considered a downside for some, but if you're a transplant, these services are all but made for you. So, if you're from California and (wisely) make the move to The Big Apple, you'll be able to catch, say, the Oakland A's live. As for you non-transplants, MLB does make in-market games available at least 90 minutes after each game is finished.

The limitations that come stock with these services are the result of broadcasting agreements that have been in place for years, and they will continue to be for many more to come. For instance, when questioned about the lack of live games, NFL Now General Manager Cory Mummery said to us, "The NFL is very happy with our long-standing relationships with our broadcast and cable partners, and NFL Now should serve as an additive experience to live television consumption." Now, we shouldn't be surprised to hear this, since the NFL's business with US network and cable/satellite providers is worth billions and billions of dollars. Until that changes, customers shouldn't expect drastic changes in the way the NFL, or anyone else, handles the way it delivers its games. "We are not planning to include live games at this time for our domestic users, but may consider offering some live game content to our international fans," Mummery told Engadget.

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