Google to launch Google TV

Posted by Tech n Gadgets on September 8, 2010

In the recent IFA technology even google announced that it is preparing to launch Google TV in USA within the next few weeks. Other countries will follow soon after with the release of Google TV.

Currently Google is testing the software that will allow users to access the Internet from their very own TV.

Google hasn’t got any plans to create its own TV contents, however it will work with TV stations to ensure they have deals on the contents published.

Google TV is going to be free for users which will allow users to watch Internet media contents in HD on their TV.

Other initiatives include Android platform mobile devices to download an app enabling the device to change channels.

Going forward Google TV software may well be integrated into TVs and dish boxes.

How do you feel with the recent announcement from Google? Is it a good idea? and is Google taking over everything we do? Leave a comment below

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http://www.bluhalo.com/ Nick Nawrattel

The all new Google TV service seems to be targeted primarily at a niche demographic – those in the technological middle ground and wouldn’t necessarily appeal to the 9 million or so consumers who have never been online. It may even only be a novelty interest to the techies with a plethora of pc’s and internet-ready consoles already connected to their TV.

However it does have real potential for those remaining, with the free connection helping (the speed of which may be an issue). The interface may also require further thought – a keyboard is a great start, but they themselves admit that a mouse doesn’t work well for TV browsing. Upping the onscreen cursor size would help, but you also have the issue of having a suitable surface on which to use it; perhaps it needs an alternative that is still intuitive and easy to use. Not everyone is able to adjust to trackpads / trackballs, which are an obvious alternative. Maybe a Wii like wand or similar may evolve to complement the service?

All things being equal, I am interested in seeing what comes of this – if anyone can make a success of it, Google can.