Yahoo News! coming to your TV?

Posted on Sunday, September 25 2005 @ 21:22 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Last week we already reported about Google's plans to develop Google TV and now there's a report from The New York Times that Yahoo is planning Yahoo TV.

This will be a TV-like version of Yahoo! News:

And as he increasingly puts his stamp on the company, the rest of the media - both old and new - are watching carefully, if not nervously. As chairman of ABC's entertainment group, Mr. Braun had a penchant for big offbeat concepts like 'Lost,' which won the Emmy for best drama. At Yahoo, why not create programs in genres that have worked on TV but not really on the Web? Sitcoms, dramas, talk shows, even a short daily humorous take on the news much like Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' are in the works."

More info at Slashdot.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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