Google TV embracing Intel, Sony, and Logitech

Sunday, 21 March 2010

The giant Internet company, Google Inc., ceaselessly innovating. After successfully developing Android operating system, this time warned Google launches web TV or web TV which is also based Android.

Unmitigated, for the development of web TV, Google will hold Intel Corp., Sony Corp., and Logitech International SA. "This project will be called Google TV," said two sources who were at the meeting with the company's Google-company, to Bloomberg, Thursday (18/3/2010).

Later, they added, Google TV will use Intel's chips. While Logitech keyboard will be a developer who could turn into a remote control function.

Google-style TV software is going to make it easier for users to access Internet functions, such as online search and play videos on YouTube. There are also web applications to games and social networking. Interestingly, in addition able to access the web, the Google TV also connects directly with other devices such as Blu-ray player.

Google, continue to expand outside its core business, the biggest search engine sites in cyberspace. With this new project, Google will compete with Yahoo! Inc., TiVo Inc., Rovi Corp., and Microsoft Corp..

Intel itself the target consumer electronics market to boost sales of its Atom chip. Currently, the Intel Atom chip is capable of making the consumer netbook. The company also will expand the use of Atom TV, Blu-ray player, and CD player. "With this TV web, Google legitimize its dominance in the Internet connection on your computer or mobile internet," said Parks Associates analyst Kurt Scherf.

Unfortunately, Gabriel Stricker, a Google spokesman, declined comment. Also Spokesman Greg Belloni Sony and Logitech spokesperson Pamela McCracke. While Intel's spokesperson Mary Ninow just say, he did not have the right to confirm or deny the news.

This month, Google will make Android's TV trial using satellite TV providers, Dish Network. Just like some other, the Dish Network also refused to be asked for confirmation.