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BBC iPlayer app streams video on the 3G mobile networks
An update to the BBC's iPlayer app allows it to stream video over all of the UK's 3G mobile networks.
The new feature works on Apple's iPhones and iPads.
The Android version of the app remains restricted to wi-fi connections for the time being, but the BBC said a web version of the software would support 3G streams soon.
The BBC said it had worked closely with network operators, but analysts fear it could put their systems under strain.
Asian chipmakers fall after Intel cuts sales forecast
Shares in Asian makers of computer chips fell on Tuesday, after Intel cut its revenue forecast.
Intel, the world's largest maker of microprocessors, said on Monday it was due to a shortage of hard disk drives.
Severe flooding in Thailand, which has killed more than 600 people, has disrupted production there.
Gay marriage 'improves health'
Legalising same-sex marriage may create a healthier environment for gay men, say US researchers.
The number of visits by gay men to health clinics dropped significantly after same-sex unions were allowed in the state Massachusetts.
This was regardless of whether the men were in a stable relationship, reported the American Journal of Public Health.
A UK HIV charity said there was a clear link between happiness and health.
US box office hits three-year low
The US box office has suffered its lowest takings in three years, despite the pulling power of romantic comedy New Year's Eve's all-star cast.
The film, featuring the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Robert De Niro and Ashton Kutcher debuted at number one with just $13.7m (£8.8m).
Jonah Hill comedy The Sitter opened at number two with just $10m (£6.4m).
Low-carbon technology 'will not mean big bill rises'
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Claims that the costs of wind farms and other low-carbon technology will lead to sharp rises in fuel bills are wrong, government advisers say.
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says increases in bills over the past few years have been largely due to higher wholesale gas costs.
Members said their "best estimate" was that green policies would add £110 to bills per household in 2020.