Google (GOOG), Sony (SNE), Intel (INTC), Logitech (LOGI) Rumored to Collaborate on New Web-TV System
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Shares of Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) are trading higher today, as news that the search behemouth will be making an attempt to invade your home television with the help of Sony (NYSE: SNE), and Logitech (NASDAQ: LOGI).
In an article in the Wall Street Journal today, as well as the New York Times, Google is planning to offer a web-based serach that can be utilized by the home television. The technology might be packaged in a separate box, or included in future manufactured TV's.
The WSJ reported earlier that Google is testing a TV-search service, with Dish Networks, which would allow users to seek out videos on satellite-TV as well as Google's own YouTube, and other video networks.
Sony, Intel, and Logitech would be natural suppliers of hardware. With sales slipping for Sony, they would love to expand their wares into a different sector. Alluding to the six-million dollar man, Google "can rebuild [Sony]. [They] have the technology." Why, Sony has already collaborated with Google in helping to create electronic devices for reading books. Sony would hope to be the first to create a television that would run the Android operating system.
Intel would like to also penetrate the home market, currently using it's Atom chips in smaller netbooks. The company would surely jump on the chance to supply chips to such a large market.
[Warning: Editor's opinion - Although bringing the Internet to the television seems like a has-been, done-for idea, think about it for a second. Currently, people who view TV are utilizing the DVR technology, which, despite being a little slow, is a great technology if you're not home or wish to view a show later on. It far exceeds a VHS tape, which we're not sure are manufactured anymore. Additionally, if you have used a Microsoft Xbox 360 in the past, you can experience how convenient and easy getting a movie, or downloading a bit of software can be...all while on your TV. This article reminds me of how the past seems to rehash itself time and again, just like the world seeking to embrace 3-D media after Avatar and Alice in Wonderland are turning out to be huge hits. The technology, now more than ever, is in place. With the launch of Cisco's new CRS3 router, and having incredible computing and ethernet speeds readily available, the world may just be ready for a web-TV system as it almost readily available now, just in separate media and hardware forms. What do you think? Is the world ready for a new Web-TV system?]
In an article in the Wall Street Journal today, as well as the New York Times, Google is planning to offer a web-based serach that can be utilized by the home television. The technology might be packaged in a separate box, or included in future manufactured TV's.
The WSJ reported earlier that Google is testing a TV-search service, with Dish Networks, which would allow users to seek out videos on satellite-TV as well as Google's own YouTube, and other video networks.
Sony, Intel, and Logitech would be natural suppliers of hardware. With sales slipping for Sony, they would love to expand their wares into a different sector. Alluding to the six-million dollar man, Google "can rebuild [Sony]. [They] have the technology." Why, Sony has already collaborated with Google in helping to create electronic devices for reading books. Sony would hope to be the first to create a television that would run the Android operating system.
Intel would like to also penetrate the home market, currently using it's Atom chips in smaller netbooks. The company would surely jump on the chance to supply chips to such a large market.
[Warning: Editor's opinion - Although bringing the Internet to the television seems like a has-been, done-for idea, think about it for a second. Currently, people who view TV are utilizing the DVR technology, which, despite being a little slow, is a great technology if you're not home or wish to view a show later on. It far exceeds a VHS tape, which we're not sure are manufactured anymore. Additionally, if you have used a Microsoft Xbox 360 in the past, you can experience how convenient and easy getting a movie, or downloading a bit of software can be...all while on your TV. This article reminds me of how the past seems to rehash itself time and again, just like the world seeking to embrace 3-D media after Avatar and Alice in Wonderland are turning out to be huge hits. The technology, now more than ever, is in place. With the launch of Cisco's new CRS3 router, and having incredible computing and ethernet speeds readily available, the world may just be ready for a web-TV system as it almost readily available now, just in separate media and hardware forms. What do you think? Is the world ready for a new Web-TV system?]
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