It looks like Google will have to try harder if it’s going to convince top content owners that Google TV is a win-win for everyone. Late this week, ABC, CBS and NBC began blocking their content from streaming on Google’s new Web-TV service. And despite reports that Google was actively negotiating with the networks, and [...]
While many people are focused on the recent launch of Google TV, there are a range of existing alternatives for people who want more than just TV on their TVs — or who may what to “cut the (cable) cord” entirely. The chart below offers a short overview and comparison of the major providers and [...]
Sony’s Internet TVs are here, and we are live at their debut with hands on. So how does it feel to use the world’s first Google TV-powered HDTV? The Keypad Is Comfortable and Difficult Okay, I’ll admit it, I thought this was a monstrosity. So allow me to put my foot at least partially in [...]
Logitech’s big Google TV reveal is still ongoing, but the product page is live and allowing for preorders of the $299 package ($179 if you’re on Dish Network) set to ship by the end of this month. For all of that dough you’ll get the Revue with Google TV box, keyboard with integrated touch and [...]
Half of Americans have or want internet-connected TVs Americans are becoming more and more comfortable with alternative ways of viewing long-form video, and online viewing of full TV episodes is on the rise and accounting for an ever-greater share of online video viewing. With these changes in viewing habits, video viewers will increasingly look to [...]
Logitech sent this invitation to journalists. (Credit: Logitech/screenshot by John P. Falcone) It looks as if Logitech will beat Sony across the Google TV finish line. Sony recently trumpeted an October 12 event in New York City, at which the company will be revealing its Google TV-powered Internet TV. But now Logitech has scheduled its [...]
The smartphone brawl between Apple and Google just crashed through a fence and onto your television set. But is Apple TV vs. Google TV a fair fight? Here’s why Apple TV and Google TV are significantly different approaches to digital entertainment. The surging interest set-top media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV and the Boxee [...]
Today Yahoo! announced a brand new partnership with Toshiba to feature Yahoo! Connected TV on several models of Toshiba’s latest 46”-55” HDTVs, including the WX800 Cinema Series® 3D LED. With the addition of Toshiba, users can now enjoy Yahoo! Connected TV on TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, VIZIO, and HiSense. With more than 4 million [...]