THE TELEGRAPH: Google has launched 'smart' TV, a service that unites surfing on the internet with surfing TV channels.
The technology company has joined forces Sony Corp., Intel Corp. and Logitech International.
Google wants to turn televisions into giant monitors for internet browsing so it can make more money selling ads. The company generated nearly $24 billion in revenue last year, mostly from internet ads displayed on computer screens.
Although Google began selling ads for regular television programming three years ago, analysts say that has yielded paltry dividends so far.
"I think this is going to be the biggest improvement to television since colour," Intel CEO Paul Otellini said. >>> | Thursday, May 20, 2010
