TV live on your computer, welcome to Zattoo.
Sometimes we write about technology that has nothing to do with property but are examples of how technology is changing the content consumption online. Video is one such category, where the acceleration of platforms like YouTube and Vimeo are changing how people use the internet and how video content is being distributed to the masses. Another video start-up has entered the marketplace which has a very simple use;
enabling you to watch TV live via your computer
The application is called Zattoo and funny enough, the founders of this company come from my alma mater, the University of Michigan. I’ve just installed Zattoo on my mac and it works a treat. You get all the BBC channels and most of the main UK channels without any hick-ups as long as you’re on a broadband connection. The picture quality is great. Well worth the 3 minute registration and install. If you’re traveling in Europe, the application checks where you are and gives you a selection of channels for that country.
And of course, the most important thing is that now we can all watch Location, Location, Location from the comfort of our PCs while we hunt for more property leads on Gumtree. Perfect.
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