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The controversial Internet TV standards consortium headed-up by the BBC - previously known as Project Canvas - has announced its consumer brand will be YouView.
Having previously only communicated with the outside world via a pretty minimal blog, YouView now has a shiny new website where people can go to find out more. Here's the opening blurb on the FAQ page: "YouView brings you all the plug-in-and-watch simplicity of Freeview, plus the UK's leading Internet catch-up services.
"That means you'll get the digital TV you love, plus BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD, Demand Five and SeeSaw, all instantly available on your TV, through one simple set-top box. For the first time, your on-screen programme guide will go backwards in time as well as forwards. You can discover and watch great programmes whenever you want - even ones you thought you'd missed."
Regarding availability, there is still no firm date commitment, just an aim for the first half of next year. You will be able to access pay TV via the platform. Richard Halton, the Canvas project director, will be the new CEO.
