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The co-founders of internet telephone service Skype on Tuesday unveiled their new project, which they hope will transform the broadcasting industry.
Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, who sold Skype for $2.6 bn to eBay in 2005, have been developing the new service, to deliver high-quality live television over the internet. Previously codenamed the Venice Project, the new service called Joost, will evolve from its beta testing phase to a full launch within six months.
Chief executive Fredrik de Wahl said Joost would combine the best features of broadcast television - a near-DVD quality and full-screen picture - with the best features of the internet, such as the ability to create personalised channels, chat to like-minded viewers and reschedule programmes on the move.
"People are looking for increased choice and flexibility in their TV viewing experience, while the entertainment industry needs to retain control over their content," said Mr de Wahl. "With Joost, we've married that consumer desire with the industry's interests."
Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, who sold Skype for $2.6 bn to eBay in 2005, have been developing the new service, to deliver high-quality live television over the internet. Previously codenamed the Venice Project, the new service called Joost, will evolve from its beta testing phase to a full launch within six months.
Chief executive Fredrik de Wahl said Joost would combine the best features of broadcast television - a near-DVD quality and full-screen picture - with the best features of the internet, such as the ability to create personalised channels, chat to like-minded viewers and reschedule programmes on the move.
"People are looking for increased choice and flexibility in their TV viewing experience, while the entertainment industry needs to retain control over their content," said Mr de Wahl. "With Joost, we've married that consumer desire with the industry's interests."
Skype founders unveil internet TV service
The co-founders of internet telephone service Skype yesterday unveiled their new project, which they hope will transform the broadcasting industry.
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