Website Joost Stops Streaming TV Shows


Updated 07/02/09 8:42 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Joost Affected by the Recession, Stops Streaming TV Shows

The sad state of the economy has picked off another victim in the world of tech: Joost. Though Joost itself will continue to exist, it'll be in a different capacity. Instead of streaming TV shows, its new focus will be on selling their video-serving technology to other media companies. Does this mean we'll see Joost-like features on Hulu? And are they slowly coming apart, or do you think Joost Read more

Daily Tech: Watch Videos Directly in Your Browser With Joost


Updated 10/16/08 7:31 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Daily Tech: Watch Videos Directly in Your Browser With Joost

With the new and improved Joost, you can watch movies, TV shows, and music videos for free, without having to download anything. — Gadgetell What do you do when you have bad cell phone reception at your house? You get AT&T to come over and build a permanent cell tower on your property. Well that's what John and Cindy McCain ended up doing. — Gizmodo Switched has come up with a list of Read more

WiTV: Wireless Internet TV Gets Taken For A Test Drive


Updated 08/24/07 1:38 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

WiTV: Wireless Internet TV Gets Taken For A Test Drive

Considering the fact I spend three quarters of my day online (it's pitiful, but true), I'm trying to adjust to the idea of watching TV programs via the net rather than my standard couch potato/laptop in lap method. With services like Joost and networks such as ABC offering streamed shows online, TV on the net is definitely becoming more mainstream and enjoyable for the viewer. The latest Read more

Joost Is Now Mac Friendly


Updated 04/27/08 11:51 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Joost Is Now Mac Friendly

If you are like me and were completely clueless as to what Joost was, I'll try to explain this new way of watching TV on the internet. Basically it's a program that makes TV on the net as realistic as watching it from the boob tube. You can search for programs and channels and also take part in chats. Until recently, Joost was only available for Windows users. Now Joost has introduced a beta Read more

Cool Idea: A Three-Dimensional Rug Design


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Joost Janszen Patchwork Rug

Need to add a little texture and movement to your home? Why not try adding an extremely textured rug to your floor? I'm loving these three-dimensional patchwork rugs from Dutch industrial artist Joost Janszen, whose work was featured in the Chelsea Art Museum's Model Citizens show as part of New York Design Week.  The rugs can be used as wall hangings, draped artworks, or as a standard rug. Read more