Details About The New Google TV Emerge

It's no secret that the new Google TV will be shown off at Google I/O this year, but we've finally gotten a glimpse of the future. Here are a few rumors coming from an insider:

• Faster chipset, meaning better performance
• Better user experience
• Android Market - finally

The first two are obvious ones, but the last one is definitely something to put a smile on everyone's face. The Android Market is a long time coming to the Google TV and I'm interested to see how this really plays out. Up till now, all Android market apps have been focused on touch-based device; it'll be interesting to see how things play out on a new kind of device. 

I'm especially looking forward to seeing Google TV games with Android touch devices being the controller. This, and much more, is possible with this kind of cross-platform interface, which makes this kind of development so much more exciting! Now, who can wait for Google I/O 2011?

Source: Business Insider

YouTube Taking Steps To Become Netflix Competitor

Recent news has spread that YouTube has been working with companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch what may be a Netflix competitor; ie. a major Hollywood movie-streaming website. This is big news considering the fiascos we have all seen with the lack of Google TV adoption from these same corporations - this could mean a whole new beginning for that platform.

We've been seeing YouTube dipping into Hollywood movies for quite some time with things like youtube.com/movies, which mainly consists of movies no one wants to see, and even an online renting program for the Sundance Film Festival. With giant movements like the new streaming program, YouTube could be on it's way from user-created content to a broad range of independent and major films.

Source: Mashable