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Google TV Launching in September, Intel CEO Reveals

, Sep 9th 2010 Discuss [1]

In a new report from the Wall Street Journal, it seems that Google TV is set to make an impact a lot sooner than we had all imagined. Despite hearing from Eric Schmidt two days ago that GTV would launch some time in the Fall, Intel's CEO has it in mind that the platform is actually set to launch this month. Sure, that's certainly in the Fall, but this is far more precise than what Google provided. Read The Full Story

Google TV coming fall, 200k Android activations daily claims Eric Schmidt

, Sep 7th 2010 Discuss [1]

Google CEO Eric Schmidt has used his IFA 2010 closing keynote to promise Google TV's US launch in the fall, as well as confirming that users will be able to turn not only their Android phones but their iPhone into a remote control for the media-streaming set top boxes.  Schmidt also revealed that there are more than 200,000 Android activations recorded every day, a figure that falls short of the 230,000 iOS device activations Steve Jobs reported last week. Read The Full Story

Samsung reviewing Android for web-connected HDTVs

, Sep 7th 2010 Discuss [2]

Samsung are considering using Android as the OS for a future HDTV range that could access streaming movies, TV shows and gaming content, according to Yoon Boo Keun, head of the company's TV business.  "We will have to see, but we are reviewing [Android]" the executive told reporters after a next-gen TV forum held in South Korea; he also confirmed that Samsung is developing its own platform which could be used on both TVs and phones. Read The Full Story

$5 pay-per-view YouTube movies tipped as Google sweet-talks studios

, Aug 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

YouTube's fledgling catalog of on-demand movies could be the first step in a new, pay-per-view streaming scheme by parent company Google, if the Financial Times' sources are to be believed.  Tipped to launch by the end of 2010, the new service would take advantage of YouTube's well-known brand name; according to the insiders, Google has been wowing studio executives with their potential viewing figures, and is angling for a $5-per-movie rental rate. Read The Full Story

Logitech Revue with Google TV Lonely TV Advertisement Shown Off, Terrifies

, Aug 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you're a nay-sayer of Google, you've probably said something akin to the fact that they steal/have all of your information. Even what you've searched for on Google gets saved somewhere, so someone can see it whenever they want. Sure, it may not jibe well with people's perception of security or privacy, and that's perfectly understandable. And we'll just go ahead and say this: Logitech isn't helping things with this new advertisement, titled "Lonely TV," that showcases the disparity between you, your TV, and the Internet. Read The Full Story

Google TV facing network skepticism over blurry content model?

, Aug 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

Google's plans for the upcoming Google TV system may be facing unexpectedly strong opposition from TV networks, with skepticism about the search giant's ability to monetize the platform.  According to the WSJ's sources, Google has met with officials of TV networks including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC, who have expressed concerns that their content may get lost amid the deluge of streaming media and even pirated content. Read The Full Story

Intel buying Texas Instruments cable STB division: Google TV incoming?

, Aug 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

Intel has agreed to purchase Texas Instruments' cable modem division, with the chipmaker planning to use it as a showcase for their Atom-based SoCs.  TI's existing staff will be folded into the Intel Digital Home Group; it's unclear at this stage whether Intel intend to shift the cable STBs to the Google TV platform, having been a launch partner for the Google-led technology. Read The Full Story

Vulkano place-shifting DVR hits preorder

, Jul 27th 2010 Discuss [0]

Monsoon Multimedia are taking preorders for their Vulkano set-top box, which the company reckons can replace not only your TiVo but your Slingbox and Roku too.  Basically a place-shifting streamer with optional DVR functionality and various smartphone clients for remote use over 3G/WiFi, the Vulkano also promises to keep pace with new STBs; the company has said they'll be releasing updates to add Google TV compatibility, among other things. Read The Full Story

Logitech Revue Google TV box passes the FCC

, Jul 6th 2010 Discuss [1]

Logitech's Revue Google TV box has cleared the FCC, with a new filing from the company's OEM partner Gigabyte.  Wireless Goodness spotted the new listing, which also includes some internal shots [pdf link] of the Revue's hardware; unsurprisingly, it all looks much like a regular nettop inside, with an Intel CE4150 1.2GHz processor doing all the major crunching. Read The Full Story

Why I’m buying a Mac mini to replace my Apple TV

, Jun 30th 2010 Discuss [12]

When Apple announced earlier this month that it was releasing a new Mac mini that featured an improved design and far better specs than what was previously available, I was excited. As a long-time Apple customer, I have everything from an iMac to an iPhone to an Apple TV running in my house. But as Apple continues to call the Apple TV a “hobby,” I’m left wondering if it’s really true.

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Logitech Revue with Google TV gets christened

, Jun 17th 2010 Discuss [2]

Logitech has confirmed that their upcoming Google TV companion box will be officially dubbed the Logitech Revue with Google TV.  The box will allow for full Google TV access with an existing TV; as we've already heard, that means online and cable/satellite guide searches, streaming media and access to many of the Google Android apps in the Android Market. Read The Full Story

Google TV gets video overview; are we convinced yet?

, Jun 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

Google obviously aren't entirely confident that we understand how their new Google TV system works, hence a new video putting the system into context for the everyman.  As we've already heard, the Google TV system whips together search, streaming video, photo galleries and remote DVR and cable box control, all in a lounge-friendly UI that sits on top of your regular TV experience. Read The Full Story
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