Google TV
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 Google TV Home screen |
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| Developer | Google, Intel, Sony, Logitech |
| Manufacturer | Google, Intel, Sony, Logitech |
| Type | Digital media receiver |
| Release date | October 6, 2010 |
| Operating system | Android |
| CPU |
First wave: Intel Atom based CE4100 SoC. |
| Graphics | OpenGL ES |
| Online services | Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon VOD, Google Play |
| Website | www.google.com/tv |
Google TV is a Smart TV platform from Google co-developed by Google, Intel, Sony and Logitech. Google TV integrates Google’s Android operating system and the Linux version of Google Chrome browser to create an interactive television overlay on top of existing internet television and WebTV sites to add a 10-foot user interface.[1] Google TV initially launched October 6, 2010, with official devices from Sony and Logitech.[2]
Logitech announced in November 2011 that they will stop making Google TV devices due to their losing more than $100 million on operating profits on their Logitech Revue Google TV device, which is now discontinued. No sequel is planned by Logitech.[3][4] New partners have joined, however, including LG, Samsung and Vizio, some of which include 3D capabilities.[5]
Features
Google TV leverages many of Google’s existing products. Google’s Android operating system provides the underlying foundation, allowing developers to create applications that extend the system’s functionality. Google’s Chrome browser provides a gateway to the Internet, allowing consumers to browse web sites and watch television, in tandem. Consumers can access HBO, CNBC, and content from other providers through the Chrome browser. Partners have built applications that allow customers to access content in unique ways. Netflix, for example, has built an application that allows customers to access Netflix’s large library of movies and television shows. Android and Apple smartphones may be used as remote controls for Google TV. Google TV products ship with wireless remote controls with a full QWERTY keypad. An update in November 2011 allowed access to the Android Market and enabled search to find content from live TV, Netflix, YouTube, HBO GO, and more.[6]
Partners
The Google TV platform is provided by Google to OEMs for incorporation into their consumer products.
First Gen
The first generation of consumer devices is being produced by the following partners:
Second Gen
The second generation of consumer devices are being produced by the following partners:
Devices
- Sony Internet TV – 24", 32", 40" and 46" models (NSX-24GT1, NSX-32GT1, NSX-40GT1 and NSX-46GT1)[10][11] – Discontinued February 2012
- Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc (NSZ-GT1)[12][13]
- Logitech Revue (PN 970-000001)[14] – Discontinued November 2011[3][4]
Reviews
2010 - October 29. Nilay Patel, of the tech blog Engadget remarked, "Google TV feels like an incomplete jumble of good ideas only half-realized, an unoptimized box of possibility that suffers under the weight of its own ambition and seemingly rushed holiday deadline."[15]
2010 - November 13. Kevin Sintumuang said of Google TV in his Wall Street Journal review that "The potential is as big as, well, the Internet, but right now Google TV is a bit of a tease."[16]
2010 - November 17. The New York Times' David Pogue had similar sentiments, saying, "This much is clear: Google TV may be interesting to technophiles, but it's not for average people." Concentrating more on the product's usefulness for finding and watching television shows than on its capabilities as an Internet appliance, he also expressed concern about the inconsistencies throughout the user interface as well as the fragmentation of Google TV.[17]
2011 - July 2011. Commentators were saying "Google TV is sinking" and that it was "on its last legs" as launch partner Logitech slashed the price of its Revue (from $249 to $99) to clear unsold inventory.[18]
2011 - November 3. Some of the same commentators praised Google TV 2.0 has having a "brilliant interface" but still lacking "substance." [19]
Competitors and controversies
Cable providers as well as content providers have been slow to warm to Google TV. NBC, ABC, CBS and Hulu have blocked Google TV enabled devices from accessing their web content since Google TV's launch.[20] As of November 22, 2010, Google TV devices are blocked from accessing any programs offered by Viacom’s subsidiaries.[21] Of the cable providers, only Dish Network has embraced Google TV. Dish Network is promoting Google TV, offering customers a discount on the Logitech Revue.[22]
Version history
| Firmware Version | Build Number | Release Date | Android Version | Devices Supported | Version Improvements | |
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| 2.1 | 2010-10 | 2.1 | Included in Sony Internet TV devices. | Original version. | ||
| 2.1 - Update 1 | 2011102306 | 2011-10-23 | 2.1 | For Sony Internet TV devices NSZ-GT1, NSX-24GT1, NSX-32GT1, NSX-40GT1 and NSX-46GT1. | ||
| 3.1 update [23] | 2011-12-12 | 3.1 | Released for Logitech Revue devices | Updated to Android 3.1. [23] | ||
| 3.2[24] | 2012022201_WWV_ORSC.201202220101419 | 2012-03-06 | 3.1 | For Sony Internet TV devices NSZ-GT1, NSX-24GT1, NSX-32GT1, NSX-40GT1 and NSX-46GT1. | Improved stability and performance of the Android operating system. Update the system to Android 3.1 platform. Adds Blu-ray 3D support for the NSZ-GT1 device[24]. Updates in Chrome and Flash. [24] |
Development
- 2010 - March - Media outlets reported that the Google TV project was underway, although the partnering companies did not confirm their involvement in the venture until later.[25][26][27]
- 2010 - May 20 - The Google TV project was officially announced at the 2010 Google I/O conference on May 20.[28][29] Google stated that the new platform would be incorporated directly into new high-definition television sets and Blu-ray Disc players by Sony, although set-top boxes would also be developed by Logitech.[30] The company indicated that the new systems developed by Sony and Logitech would be powered by Intel Atom based CE4100 consumer electronics system-on-chip. It also stated that a "fully optimized" viewer experience would be available through the Dish Network, although the platform would operate through any provider.
- 2010 - May - Sony announced that it would be releasing its Google-enabled Sony Internet TV product lineup in the fall of 2010, including standalone TV models and set-top units with integrated Blu-ray Disc drives.[31][32]
- 2010 - November 10 - Dish Network announced that its Google TV solution[33] was available to customers. Dish Network's Google TV solution, which requires a DVR integration service, includes the Logitech Revue with Google TV, a small set-top box.
- 2010 - December 15 - Google announces the first Google TV update, with some bug fixes and four major improvements: namely Netflix streaming catalog, Dual View, Remote Control App for Android Phones and Movies search results.[34]
- 2011 - May 10 - At Google IO it is announced that Google TV devices will be updated to Android 3.1 Honeycomb, will have access to the Android Market, and have some application updates.
- 2011 - June 18 - Google acquires SageTV.
- 2011 - August 26 - Google has announced Google TV would be officially released in Europe on January 2012.[35]
- 2011 - October 28 - Google TV starts the roll-out of Google TV 2.0, with the Android 3.1 operating system and access to the Market.[36][37]
- 2012 - January 8 - It is announced that the new generation of Google TV devices will run on a variety of ARM SoC designs. One of the key suppliers is Marvell with their Armada 1500[38] platform.
- 2012 - January 10 - Sony Corporation plans to bring Google TV to Canada in Summer 2012. No exact released date has been announced.[39] Sony marketing director, Stephane Labrousse has stated that Sony will start selling Google TV based products in Europe in September 2012.[40]
- 2012 - April 19 - Google updates the TV and Movies app to include social features[41]
See also
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References
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