Archive for February, 2007

Joost is television on the internet… plus more.

Feb 22, 2007 

The folks that brought us Kazaa to disrupt the music industry, then Skype to disrupt the telephone industry, now have a new target, and the cable and satellite folks have got to be watching closely.

Joost is the new product out that is offering streaming IPTV to your computer through the internet. They are currently in beta, and early reports are that it is slick! I would expect nothing less from these guys. It’s not just about taking television content and putting it on the net, it is about using the communications medium to its fullest potential and making the television experience better!

The beta is currently invite only, and I haven’t received an invite (*hint hint* for anyone that has an extra :) ), so I can’t speak from experience, but I anticipate that we’ll be hearing alot of these guys in the coming months.

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What is Web 2.0?

Feb 12, 2007 

I have been asked that question a thousand times. Usually I describe the latest trends towards user generated content, xml mashups, AJAX technology and new design principles. Web 2.0 is not a simple concept, but a combination of several current trends that make up the next generation of web applications.
Sometimes, however, words can’t convey the significance or importance of this change, and its effect on our daily lives. Why are “You” the Time Person of the Year? What does this mean for existing business? Media? Information?

The folks at Digital Ethnography have done a great job of breaking it down into a quick 5 minute video that walks us through it. Enjoy! (Video after the jump) Read the rest of this entry »

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