![]() ![]() The original version of Apple TV was released in 2006 but didn’t prove to be a huge success. Among the first will be an HDTV and BluRay player from Sony and a set-top box from Logitech which are expected this autumn.Īpple has recently announced the release of the latest generation of Apple TV which takes a very different approach to that of Google. ![]() Rather than a releasing a single Google branded device, Google has defined a standard hardware and software platform which will be implemented by multiple device manufacturers. The software stack will include the Android operating system, Chrome browser, Flash and a new IP-based protocol to interface with DVR boxes allowing you search TV listings and schedule recordings. Google TV will allow all of this to be done via a 10ft interface with a remote control including a full QWERTY keyboard and pointing device. Google believes that their approach will be a success because they aren’t trying to re-create the web for the TV or make you choose between the web or TV, instead they want to give you access to the whole of the existing web and all the channels you already receive, as well as allowing you to install apps from the Android marketplace all from one device. ![]() Many companies have tried to combine web and TV experiences before, but it’s never really caught on. Apart from netbooks, tablets and smartphones another key target device for accessing Webian Home Server will be TVs. With big players having recently announced their entries into the smart TV space, this blog post explores their different approaches and the unique challenges of designing for the TV. ![]()
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