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• Google TV Unites Web and TV in One Experience

  This morning, at Google I/O in San Francisco, Google announced a comprehensive push to bring the Internet to TV, an effort dubbed "Google TV." Working with initial partners Intel, Sony, and Logitech, Google is assembling an open ecosystem to deliver web content and applications directly to the TV. As well, rather than ignore traditional TV content, the effort seeks to integrate the Internet and TV into a single seamless experience.... Posted May 20 2010, 03:38 PM by Colin Dixon with | with no comments Filed under: Blu-ray, Colin Dixon, Intel, Best Buy, Cellphone remote, Cable TV, Google TV, Google I/O

• Intel Looks to Blend TV with the Internet

  Can an open market for services evolve at the television set? TDG has long argued that, though there are some real problems that must be addressed, taking an open approach to Internet video delivery will dominate. ... Posted Sep 23 2009, 10:53 PM by Colin Dixon with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: set-top box, platforms, Colin Dixon, Digital living room, Intel, Internet TV, Internet video delivery, open approach, IDF, Flash

• Samsung, Blockbuster, and the Unmentioned Winners in Digital Delivery

  As you’ve probably read, Blockbuster and Samsung have signed an agreement to put Blockbuster OnDemand on Samsung’s televisions and blu-ray players. While many are lauding move as a "coup" for Blockbuster, this is merely the evolution of previous announcements for both companies...... Posted Jul 14 2009, 12:08 PM by Andy Tarczon with | with no comments Filed under: Blu-ray, Intel, Blockbuster, Andy Tarczon, adaptive streaming, widgets, CinemaNow, Widevine, Samsung, Yahoo

• Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give a Widget

  I keep hearing the word “widget” in my conversations with clients and colleagues. Sure, widgets are all the rage, but what the heck does the word mean? Is it something for the iphone? For the TV? Do I watch it? Is it a program or just some FLOC (few lines of code)?... Posted Jun 22 2009, 09:32 PM by Andy Tarczon with | with no comments Filed under: Intel, Netflix, Andy Tarczon, arm, broadcom, widgets, lg, widget

• The Digital Home is 10 Years Away. Who Knows, But Isn't This Comment Refreshing?

  In a moment that sent shockwaves through the personal technology industry, Sonos CEO John MacFarlane told the BBC on Tuesday that he thinks the 'digital home' is still a decade away from becoming a reality. This pointed comment was picked up by hundreds of electronic and print publications... and not a day after I was speaking with a client on why the concept of the 'digital home' is wearing thin. I'm quite familiar with MacFarlane's message - it's one TDG has been sharing with its clients for several years.... Posted Jul 20 2006, 07:03 AM by Michael Greeson with | with no comments Filed under: Microsoft, home networking, CE devices, Broadband TV, Michael Greeson, Connected Home, Digital living room, Intel, Digital Home