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Will Widget Channel Be Tuned In?

Written on
November 26th 2008
Author
Timothy Hawthorne

ADOTAS EXCLUSIVE — In August, Intel and Yahoo announced plans to launch Widget Channel, a programmable platform designed to supplement TV programming with internet-based applications. Intel will handle the Widget Channel hardware—a chip that enables application functionality in consumer electronic devices. Yahoo will oversee content, managing a Widget Gallery from [...] more...

Joost Receives $45 Million Dollar Nod Of Approval From VC Community

Written on
May 10th 2007
Author
Editor

Internet TV company Joost has raised $45 million in venture financing. The nod of approval from investors comes just as its product hits the market. Investors include Sequoia Capital, Index Ventures, CBSCorporation, Viacom and Chinese billionaire Li Ka-shing. Joost has gained publicity because it was started by Skype co-founders Janus Friis [...] more...