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Under 1 million Google TV devices in use tips Google data

, Feb 29th 2012 Discuss [3]

We all know that Google TV didn't do well in the marketplace. Some of that failure wasn't necessarily Google's fault. The content most people hope to watch using the devices was blocked such as Hulu and the ability to stream content from network TV websites. That said some of the fault was certainly the fault of the hardware devices that were out there such as the Logitech Revue and the software. Google's own data has tipped that there is a very small number of Google TV devices actually in use. Read The Full Story

Logitech runs out of Revue Google TV units, plans Harmony remote update

, Jan 26th 2012 Discuss [7]

Logitech reported its fiscal Q3 2012 earnings today and revealed that it has officially sold out of the discontinued Logitech Revue box, closing its doors on Google TV. The company may return in the future, but is certainly calling it quits for now, taking a massive $90 million loss on the failed Google TV initiative. Read The Full Story

SlingPlayer for Logitech Revue Google TV STB officially released

, Dec 15th 2011 Discuss [4]

Sling has released SlingPlayer for the Logitech Revue, allowing all owners of the Google TV set-top box to access its media streaming app and placeshift content locally or remotely. Announced back in July - and opened up for a closed beta at the same time - the app requires a Slingbox SOLO or Slingbox PRO-HD as well as a minimum of a 600 Kbps connection if you're content with standard definition video. Read The Full Story

Logitech Revue Google TV 2.0: Have you got it yet?

, Dec 11th 2011 Discuss [165]

Logitech pushed out the Google TV 2.0 update to its Logitech Revue set-top box this week, upgrading the smart TV adapter with Android Market access, a revised UI and more. The update, based now on Android 3.1, arrived on the SlashGear Revue - which we reviewed, in first-gen form, all the way back in November 2010 - this weekend; has your Revue been revised yet? Read The Full Story

Logitech Revue Google TV 2.0 update goes live

, Dec 7th 2011 Discuss [37]

Logitech has begun pushing out the Google TV 2.0 update for the Logitech Revue, adding a refreshed UI, more comprehensive searching and - perhaps most importantly - Android Market access to the set-top box. Arriving as an automatic update, the Revue Android 3.1 update was announced as in the pipeline in late October, and is now finally in the wild, Logitech has confirmed. Read The Full Story

Logitech to let Revue die out, no replacement coming

, Nov 11th 2011 Discuss [8]

Like a lot of geeks out there, I had high hopes for the Logitech Revue box when I first heard about it. Those hopes quickly faded as many realized that the expensive set-top box had little to offer in the way of programming that couldn't be found elsewhere for much less. Who knows, had the box been able to access the free version of Hulu and other content perhaps things would have been different. Read The Full Story

Google TV 2.0 update hits Sony devices, Logitech Revue next

, Oct 31st 2011 Discuss [60]

As promised late last week, Google has begun rolling out its version 2.0 Google TV update to Sony Internet TV devices today. The over-the-air update began showing up this morning for Sony Google TV devices and should roll out to Logitech Revue units soon. The update brings a completely revamped Google TV interface now powered by Android 3.1 Honeycomb. Read The Full Story

Logitech Revue’s new packaging claims Android 3.1 Honeycomb and Android Market

, Oct 27th 2011 Discuss [1]

New packaging for the Logitech Revue has leaked and it now sports a sticker claiming that the Google TV set-top box now comes with Android 3.1 Honeycomb and Android Market. This along with the recently leaked screenshots of the new interface suggests that the long promised Google TV update should be just around the corner. Read The Full Story

Logitech Revue gets a second Honeycomb leak

, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [3]

In Google TV news another Honeycomb build for the Logitech Revue Google TV has been leaked. We saw Honeycomb for the Revue first leaked in August but that brought many bugs as well as the loss of Netflix. I'm happy to report this newest leaked build not only runs better but Netflix is back and ready to go. We have a full 8 minute video teaser for you after the break. Read The Full Story

Logitech Revue gets unofficial Honeycomb Android update

, Aug 2nd 2011 Discuss [2]

I've never been the sort that was willing to risk running one of my gadgets applying unofficial software and updates. I tend to make do with what OS my gear is running until the official update finally comes out. If you are the sort that likes to apply beta software and unofficial updates to your gadgets and use a Logitech Revue set-top box you may like the unofficial update. Read The Full Story

Logitech dumps Revue to $99 amid dire Q2: loses $30m and CEO

, Jul 28th 2011 Discuss [4]

Logitech has reported $30m in losses for Q2 2011 [pdf link], further slashed the price of its Revue Google TV box in a desperate grab at an uninterested public, and lost its CEO who has bowed out amid the company's dreary financial showing. Moving forward, the Revue will be just $99 as Logitech attempts to "remove price as barrier to broad consumer acceptance"; meanwhile, company chairman Guerrino De Luca is resuming his former role as CEO after Gerald P. Quindlen stepped down. Read The Full Story

SlingPlayer for Google TV beta opens [Video]

, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Sling has thrown open its beta for SlingPlayer for Google TV, allowing those with one of Google's STBs - like the Logitech Revue - to stream content from their Slingbox Solo or Slingbox PRO-HD. Dubbed "SlingPlayer for Connected Devices" the new system bypasses a software upgrade or app, and instead works as a Flash-based sit specifically coded for the Google TV platform. Read The Full Story
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