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Google's Plan To Take Over The TV concept !!

Google is working on Android-based set-top box software with Intel and Sony. It's the latest in Google's ongoing efforts to enter the TV industry.

Here's what we learn from Nick Bilton's article for the Times:

  • Google is working on a platform called Google TV with Sony and Intel.

  • It's based on Google's Android OS, and will be open source.

  • Users will be able to do Web stuff like search, plus watch Web video from sites like YouTube, and maybe Hulu.

  • Google and Intel want to move into the TV business, where they have little presence. Sony wants to compete with Vizio on something other than price.

  • Google wants software companies to write apps for Google TV, the same way they do for Android phones.

  • Logitech is teaming up for peripherals, including a remote with a tiny keyboard.

  • The companies are hiring for Android-related jobs.

  • Google obviously wants to put ads on this system.

  • Google has built a prototype set-top box, but the software might be built straight on to TV sets.

  • Google TV will use a special version of Google's Chrome browser.

  • Sony may develop a new brand for TVs running Google TV.

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