The idea is not new, as many other companies tried to bring the Web to the TV. YouTube already has a version for large screens, Google already sells TV advertising and there are many Google apps that could improve the TV experience. New York Times says that Google’s software will include a new interface for YouTube, a browser and other Android apps that will extend the functionality.
The partners envision technology that will make it as easy for TV users to navigate Web applications, like the Twitter social network and the Picasa photo site, as it is to change the channel.
Is Google TV really a platform or a product?
Since Google is partnering with Sony, I can only assume that the first Google TV set-top boxes and televisions will be coming from Sony. But it’s not very Google-like to be tied down to one manufacturer. So how long will it take before other companies can put Google TV-capability in their products?
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