Justin.tv opens platform to the masses

Wired's epicenter blog is reporting that Justin.tv is opening up it's platform to allow users to broadcast their lives, with their own equipment. The company had opened up to a select group of beta broadcasters in May, contrary to earlier reports that it wasn't planning on broadcasting the lives of the masses. The move puts Justin.tv in competition with a number of other players, but it comes on the heals of a round of venture capital and cost cutting measures like moving to Amazon's Web Services.

"and now for something completely different"

TechCrunch is reporting that actor / comedian, John Cleese, has signed on to do a video podcast with The Podcast Network. The Podcast Network CEO Cameron Reilly said that “having a living legend like John Cleese joining The Podcast Network’s growing roster of talent is a coup for the business and a personal thrill.” Can't wait!