by James Tromans, 3 years ago
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Google have recently announced Google TV. Indeed, Google TV is built on open platforms like Android and Google Chrome which is why it gets some coverage here. The whole concept seems to be… bring the web to your TV, turning it into a photo slide show viewer, a gaming console, a music player and much more. Of course, it will still be a TV as well, just with all your favorite online content.
“Google TV uses search to give you an easy and fast way to navigate to television channels, websites, apps, shows and movies…Want to check out that funny YouTube video on your 48” flat screen? It’s just a quick search away. If you know what you want to watch, but you’re not sure where to find it, just type in what you’re looking for and Google TV will help you find it on the web or on one of your many TV channels…”
Google are working with Sony and Logitech to put Google TV inside of televisions, Blu-ray players, and companion boxes. We’re guessing Logitech will make the remotes! Google TV should be available this autumn from BestBuy. You can sign up here to get updates on Google TV availability. Video after the jump!