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Logitech CEO Says There Will be No Revue 2
Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Logitech, Logitech Revue, Google (all tags)
He says the idea is great, but it's just not something that Logitech is going to pursue.
Let's just put it out there. The Logitech Revue was a complete flop. It was priced too high, the software didn't work right, and sales reflected the disappointing final product. After a significant price cut and an operating system update things may improve, but it's a bit too late for that.
Logitech's new CEO Guerrino De Luca says there's not going to be a followup to the Revue. The marketing push behind the box, the development costs and the lack of sales cost the company quite a bit of cash.
Interestingly, he says that the Google TV concept is right on the money and that it's going to find itself as a success eventually. That, or whatever comes after it. Still, he says that it's not the sort of thing that's in Logitech's future. In terms of peripherals and accessories though, Logitech will be right on board.
Source: Engadget
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Hulu Plus Now Available on Nine More Android Devices
Thu Sep 22, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Hulu, Android, Hulu Plus, Google (all tags)
Many Android owners have a new option available for video streaming on their phones.
Android is incredibly customizable. The downside is that Android devices aren't all built to the same standard, which leaves developers having to make adjustments for individual products.
Hulu has been hard at work on getting more Android devices up and running and has now released the Hulu Plus app to nine new devices, including the HTC Flyer tablet and eight smartphones.
Newly Supported Devices:
HTC Incredible 2
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Sensation
Motorola Droid 3
Motorola Bionic
Motorola X2
LG Revolution
LG G2X
HTC Flyer (tablet)
Source: Engadget
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SuperSonic Offers up a Google TV Set-Top Box
Thu Jul 28, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Google TV, Google, Industry Trends (all tags)
The company offers both a Google TV set-top and a Google TV... TV.
We knew it wouldn't be long before we started seeing Google TV enabled devices from companies other than Logitech and Sony. The latest from SuperSonic is a set top box that includes the Google TV platform and Android operating system.
The set-top, of course, includes the ability to hit up YouTube, grab your email, check the weather and more. It also boasts the ability to play back a wide range of file formats including XviD, H.263 and WMV.
The box, called the SuperSonic Internet TV Box, comes along with a wireless keyboard with a touchpad built right in. You can pick it up at a price of $250.
Source: Twice
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Hulu is Up For Sale After an Offer From Yahoo
Tue Jun 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Hulu, Netflix, Google, Amazon (all tags)
Hulu is impressively set up, holds strong ties with broadcasters, and is available on an increasingly wide variety of devices. It's also not making as much money as it really should. The big question for a while now is where Hulu will end up. Who will buy it and when?
Last week, completely out of the blue, Yahoo popped over to Hulu with a proposal. Hulu declined, but there must have been something about it they liked, because they've hired a team of investment bankers and it seems that they'll be putting themselves up for sale.
It's anyone's guess which company will end up acquiring Hulu, but there are a few obvious contenders. Google and Amazon are obviously in the running, but they're prime suspects for the purchase of anything internet based. Another potential buyer - and one that could really change the face of internet streaming - is Netflix. Were Netflix to acquire Hulu, it would certainly cement the company's position for years to come.
Source: LA Times Blogs
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Android Market and YouTube Movie Rentals Revealed
Thu May 12, 2011 at 01:30 PM ETTags: Android, YouTube, Google (all tags)
You can rent movies on your PC or an Android 2.2 device or higher.
It's been a big week for Google, and among the announcements - there were numerous - was the reveal of a video rental marketplace for Android. That means that your Android phone, Android tablet, Google TV and your PC can now all rent movies from the same place.
Most of the movies available are able to be rented in standard definition at a price of $3.99, but if you look around you can find a few in HD at a price of $4.99.
If you're renting movies on the PC, you can go through the Android Market or through YouTube. The selection is the same, so you're good to go either way.
Source: YouTube
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New Google TV Facing Delays Due to Poor Reviews
Thu Dec 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Google TV, Samsung, Vizio, Toshiba, Google (all tags)
The new version of the platform will not be at CES as expected.
When it was first announced, Google TV sounded amazing. A few big companies like Sony, Intel and Google all pushing the streaming option could have been great, but things didn't go quite as well as expected.
In response to the lukewarm launch, Google has been working on a revamped version of the Google TV platform which was expected to debut at CES this year. As it turns out, the new software won't be ready and Google has asked tech companies to delay their introductions.
We've heard rumors of a Samsung Google TV for this year's Consumer Electronics Show, as well as Google TV sets from Vizio and Toshiba. That's a big chunk of the HDTV market that's forced to delay its plans on account of Google, and that can't make them happy at all.
Source: The New York Times
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Google TV is Real – Sony Internet TV Coming This Fall
Thu May 20, 2010 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Sony, Dish Network, Google TV, Google, Industry Trends (all tags)
So now that it's finally official, let's talk about what it does.
The rumors were right, and Google TV is finally on the way. As far as the platform goes, there aren't a lot of surprises. It'll come in the form of fully featured televisions and set-top boxes. It will require the use of an Intel CE4100 processor, and of course, Sony is the first TV manufacturer to jump on the Google TV bandwagon.
The concept isn't anything that'll blow your mind. Google TV allows you to search for content on your TV, and then watch that content. The idea is that you'll be able to find what you want when you want to watch it.
One surprise partner of Google TV is Dish Network. When Google TV devices start rolling out this fall, Dish Network will be the first fully compatible with the new tech and ready to roll out set-top boxes. In fact, they've already been testing Google TV with some of their customers.
And as Google does so well, they've created a video to explain the concept in the simplest way possible. Check out the link below for more.
Source Google (via YouTube)
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Sony to Announce Google TV in May
Fri Apr 30, 2010 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Sony, Google (all tags)
Sources say Google I/O will be home to the big announcement of an Android based television.
Sony's TV division hasn't exactly been doing well in the last few years. It's not that Sony isn't selling TVs – they are. It's just that they're not selling as many as they used to, and that's cause for some alarm.
In cooperation with Google, Intel, and Logitech, Sony has been searching for a way to recapture the television market and give their sales figures a kick in the pants. We heard some rumors about potential of Google TV back in March, but it's been pretty quiet since then.
Now it's been revealed that the announcement will be coming, and soon. The Google I/O conference is slated for May 19 and May 20, and the announcement is expected one one of those two days. The TV, according to Bloomberg, will use a custom Atom chip and a new version of Android, called Dragonpoint.
All companies involved are currently declining to comment.
Source: Bloomberg
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Sony to Announce Google TV in May
Fri Apr 30, 2010 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Sony, Google (all tags)
Sources say Google I/O will be home to the big announcement of an Android based television.
Sony's TV division hasn't exactly been doing well in the last few years. It's not that Sony isn't selling TVs – they are. It's just that they're not selling as many as they used to, and that's cause for some alarm.
In cooperation with Google, Intel, and Logitech, Sony has been searching for a way to recapture the television market and give their sales figures a kick in the pants. We heard some rumors about potential of Google TV back in March, but it's been pretty quiet since then.
Now it's been revealed that the announcement will be coming, and soon. The Google I/O conference is slated for May 19 and May 20, and the announcement is expected one one of those two days. The TV, according to Bloomberg, will use a custom Atom chip and a new version of Android, called Dragonpoint.
All companies involved are currently declining to comment.
Source: Bloomberg
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Google TV – Open Source Software – Set-Tops Are in the Works
Thu Mar 18, 2010 at 03:15 PM ETTags: Google, Intel, Logitech, Sony, Industry Trends (all tags)
What do Google, Intel, Sony and Logitech have in common? Google TV.
Google has learned a lot from Apple, and it’s pretty evident that they’ve taken those lessons to heart. What was once a humble search engine based out of a garage is now the company behind the Nexus One phone, Android operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome internet browser and now open source TV software and, potentially, a set-top box or two.
The guys at Google have also learned a bit about what not to do. With Google TV, they’re taking a full 180 from the incredibly restrictive Apple TV.
The important thing to remember when reading about Google TV is that it’s not a standalone product. Think of Google TV as an operating system for set-tops and you won’t be far off. It uses the increasingly popular Android OS. Unlike most set-top boxes, Google TV boxes will have a web browser built right in, so there’s no limit to the content they can grab. Apps will play a major role of course. Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube are expected to be among the first.
Google is said to be making this a true open-source project. That means that anyone who wants to put Google TV into their set-top box, television, game system, or Blu-ray player can do it.
The first box, or boxes, will use an Intel chip; an Atom seems like the most likely choice. Sony will likely be bringing out the first consumer Google TV Box, which could give them a great leg up over the competition.
Google, of course, is looking forward to the potential revenue from the devices, but the big picture seems to be one painted in ad dollars. Google already sells TV ad time in certain markets, and anyone who’s been on the internet in the last few years has seen Google’s web advertisements.
Representatives from most companies declined to comment on Google TV, but a Boxee rep has been cited as calling this a giant opportunity. After all, if you can use Boxee (and purchase Boxee’s upcoming paid content) with Google TV then no one loses.
There’s a lot of speculation and very little hard information right now, but Google TV could be an incredibly cool platform for getting web based content on your television.
Source: The New York Times
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MORE HIGH-DEF DISC NEWS TAGGED "GOOGLE":
- Google TV – Open Source Software – Set-Tops Are in the Works Mar 18, 2010
- Google and TiVo Join Forces For Advertising Deal Nov 25, 2009
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