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Channel 4 has turned down the idea of a merger with the BBC but is open to a deal involving BBC iPlayer, according to reporting by Journalism Pakistan. The broadcaster is said to be considering closer cooperation on streaming instead of a full combination. The news has drawn attention in the UK as debates continue over the future of public service broadcasting and how the two broadcasters should respond to competition from global streamers.
- 2Developer Gets Original Halo Running in Browsers at 120 FPS●Developer Runs Original Halo in Browsers at 120 FPS with Multiplayer
A developer has made the original Halo: Combat Evolved playable directly in web browsers, running at 120 frames per second with working multiplayer support. The project showcases how far browser-based game emulation and streaming technology has come, and gamers are sharing it widely and debating its technical achievement.
- 3BBC trailer misdirects Scotland v Switzerland viewers●Just watched a trailer for the Scotland 🏴v Switzerland 🇨🇭 match on BBC1 Scotland urging you to watch the match on
BBC Scotland aired a trailer urging viewers to watch the Scotland v Switzerland match on iPlayer, but the broadcast is actually on BBC2 Scotland. One viewer pointed out fans only need to change channel, with no online streaming required, calling the mixed-up promotion confusing. The small online discussion is mostly amusement at the broadcaster's muddled messaging ahead of the fixture.
- 4The Celebrity Traitors season 2 premiere date on BBC iPlayer▼What is the release date for The Celebrity Traitors season 2 episodes 1-2 on BBC iPlayer?
Searches and coverage point to the launch of The Celebrity Traitors season 2, with viewers asking when episodes 1 and 2 will be available on BBC iPlayer. The Celebrity Traitors format puts famous contestants in the deception game, and its UK airings have drawn large audiences. Interest centres on the exact release timing for the opening double episode.