Russ Steele
Several readers have asked for more information on how Google TV will work. Sony and Logitech are building set top boxes that let you convert your current HDTV and DVR box to run Google TV. Sony will be build the capability it to its HDTV sets, and rumors are Sony Playstation. Here is a video of the Goggle TV vision from Logitech:
Included with the system is a remote control, but users will also be able to use their Apple iPhone or Android based smartphone to control content. The application for your phone will include an on-screen keyboard, D-pad and other necessities. From what has been demonstrated, it looks like the phone will need to have a touchscreen in order for the application to work.
Steve Jobs the Apple CEO thinks that Google TV will fail if it needs a second set top box. Apple has some experiences with the Apple TV box, the was not a huge success.
My thoughts are more on the ugly side. Connecting your HDTV, DVR with Goggles TV will give Google the ability to collect data on what you search for and watch over the Internet. This will allow them to better target consumers with ads. Google has extensive experience in tracking how people use web sites with their Google Analytics Tools.
Several readers have asked for more information on how Google TV will work. Sony and Logitech are building set top boxes that let you convert your current HDTV and DVR box to run Google TV. Sony will be build the capability it to its HDTV sets, and rumors are Sony Playstation. Here is a video of the Goggle TV vision from Logitech:
Included with the system is a remote control, but users will also be able to use their Apple iPhone or Android based smartphone to control content. The application for your phone will include an on-screen keyboard, D-pad and other necessities. From what has been demonstrated, it looks like the phone will need to have a touchscreen in order for the application to work.
Steve Jobs the Apple CEO thinks that Google TV will fail if it needs a second set top box. Apple has some experiences with the Apple TV box, the was not a huge success.
My thoughts are more on the ugly side. Connecting your HDTV, DVR with Goggles TV will give Google the ability to collect data on what you search for and watch over the Internet. This will allow them to better target consumers with ads. Google has extensive experience in tracking how people use web sites with their Google Analytics Tools.
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