There have been attempts to bring the internet to the TV in the past but nobody has managed to do this successfully. This is a real shame because the ability to have the internet on such a big screen is a tempting idea. Now Google are set to release a new type of TV that will allow viewers to mix the best of both types of media. This is all very exciting stuff and could completely revolutionize the way we watch television.
The idea behind Google TV is that people can move flawlessly between both types of media and be able to use both simultaneously. So if you are a football fan not only can you watch the game but you will be able to shrink the TV picture and surf the internet to get all the facts about the game you are watching. If a new player impresses you with their skills you can find out all about them by searching their biography while at the same time continuing to watch the game. The possibilities are endless here. I often find that my interest is piqued by something somebody says on TV and this new technology will allow me follow up on this without having to exit the TV program.
Another great benefit of Google TV will be that it will mean we can now watch internet video in a full-screen format. Personally I find that these days there is probably a lot more interesting video on the web anyway so the idea of a high quality picture gets my vote. I can’t wait to see what happens when Google TV becomes a reality. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for this technology. Despite all the fuss surrounding the iPad at the moment it could be something like Google TV that really impacts our lives the most.
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