From the monthly archives: November 2010
Earlier today, we told you that Logitech is currently offering a Logitech Revue and TV Cam bundle for $399.99, a savings of $49.99. Well as it turns out, Amazon is having a similar deal which apparently has been available since last week. I’m not sure how we missed that one, so my apologies for not posting this sooner.
Seeing as we are equal opportunity here at GTVHub.com, we’re telling you about this deal as well. So, if you would rather get your bundle from Amazon, hit up the source link below before December 4th to save $50 on a Logitech Revue and TV Cam bundle.
[via Amazon, Cheers Will]
Just in time for the holidays, Logitech is offering a pretty nice bundle of a Logitech Revue and TV Cam for $399.99, a savings of $49.99. The TV Cam is a wonderful accessory, and this bundle can get it to you for the $100 I feel it should have originally been priced at.
Hit up the source link below if you’re interested in taking advantage of this deal, and if you’re uncertain about whether or not the TV Cam is for you, be sure to check out our formal review here.
[via Logitech]
Just when we thought the war between Google and the networks was hitting a catastrophic level, there is now some light at the end of the tunnel. Reports are coming in that Disney and Google are back in talks over getting ABC.com content unblocked on Google TV, which would be a step in the right direction for ending the streaming content embargo.
Disney is still concerned primarily about piracy, stating that Google TV doesn’t fully block pirated content. There’s no word yet as to how close the two sides are to an agreement, and there is no indication as to when they might be complete.
ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, SyFy, Comedy Central, MTV, and Nickelodeon are among the many networks which are currently blocking Google TV devices from streaming their online content.
[via Reuters]
It would appear that Microsoft is planning an Xbox 360 service which would take on Google TV by offering content streamed over the Internet. Microsoft is reportedly in talks with networks and content providers to license content which could be accessed for a monthly fee. It is not exactly clear what Microsoft is planning at this point, but another possibility could be some sort of interactive service that would go along with a users current cable or satellite service.
Whatever they end up doing, it’s likely that it will be something quite different from Google TV or Apple TV, so stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
[via VentureBeat]
You may remember our post last month about an individual that managed to boot his Sony Internet TV Blu-ray player into recovery. I have been following the subsequent thread over at XDA-Developers fairly closely, but not a lot of progress has been made in gaining root on Google TV. Well, it now seems that someone is tired of waiting, so much so that they are willing to pay $1000 to the first person that manages to provide an effective software root for Google TV. The rules are as follows:
I will give $1000.00USD to the first person who roots/add third-party app support to Google TV subject to the following rules:
- The Google TV device must be hacked before Google officially unveils third-party App development support for the Google TV.
- The person must contact me via email and detail the procedure to hack either the Sony NSZ-1 Blue-Ray DVD Player with Google TV, or the Logitech Revue. I will verify the procedure on one of my devices.
- For the Google TV to be considered rooted, the procedure must result in the end-user having the ability to install third-party apps.
- The procedure must be applicable to production versions of Google TV devices.
- The procedure should be doable using a software-only approach. Partial consideration ($500.00USD) will be given for other methods that involve hardware hacks to the Google TV. A hardware hack is one that involves opening up the Google TV device, including, but not limited to: Reprogramming via JTAG, serial console access, reprogramming FLASH memory chips using a FLASH programmer, etc.
- The successful hacker should include a YouTube video of Better Terminal Emulator Pro running on the Google TV.
- Payment will be made via PayPal.
Well there you have it folks, if you want to nab the $1000 prize you have to adhere to these rules. I’m not really sure of the identity of the person or how to contact him (the rules say to email him but he doesn’t specify an email address), but perhaps you have to be a member of the Wiki to see the identity of the poster. If you want to try and learn more, be sure to hit up the source link below.
[via MagicAndroidApps]
We told you yesterday that SonyStyle.com was having a bit of a Black Friday special on two of their Internet TVs with Google TV. The 40? can be had for $100 off at $899.99, and the 46? can be had for $200 off at $1199.99, and now it seems the Blu-ray player is on sale for $100 off at $299.99.
So, if you’re in the market for a Sony Google TV device, there are a couple good deals to be had.
Digitimes is reporting that Huawei Technologies is planning on using Nanya DRAM chips for Google TV set-top boxes. Nanya is declining to comment on the report, but if this holds true perhaps Huawei will be one of the first manufacturers to release a Google TV device for the Asian market. That’s all we have right now, so stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
[via Digitimes]
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! There’s not a lot of news to be had, but for those of you thinking about purchasing a Google TV device tomorrow I thought it best to let you know that SonyStyle.com is having a sale on the 40″ and 46″ model of the Internet TV with Google TV. The 40″ can be had for $100 off at $899.99, and the 46″ can be had for $200 off at $1199.99. I am not sure if these prices apply in stores, so you may want to call ahead before you head on down. I also could not see any deals on the Logitech Revue at Best Buy or Amazon, so if the Revue is what you want, it looks like you’re stuck paying full price. That’s all for now folks, we’ll be back in full swing tomorrow so for now have a happy Thanksgiving!
We already know that Samsung is planning on announcing their plans to get into the Google TV game at CES this January. Well, Bloomburg is now reporting that Toshiba and Vizio are both expecting to announce similar plans, also at CES. If this all holds true, it would certainly give a boost to the platform which continues to be plagued by backlash from the major networks.
There’s no word yet as to what type of devices they’re planning on announcing, but chances are they will be Google TV enabled TV sets. Samsung, Vizio and Toshiba would join Sony and Logitech as the only companies to offer a Google TV enabled device. We’ll be on hand at CES this year to bring you the latest and greatest in Google TV news, so stay tuned.
[via Bloomberg]
It’s been a while since we’ve heard any talk about the proposed merger between Comcast and NBC, and the latest news involves Google TV to some extent. Part of the terms of the merger are that the FCC will require Comcast to provide more content to Internet companies, which could include Apple TV and Google TV. In a recent filing with the FCC, Comcast and NBC said the following regarding online distribution:
“The program access rules were designed to regulate traditional linear delivery of video programming, a market with an established business model. In the nascent, rapidly-evolving online video market where there is no established business model, it would be difficult as a practical matter to compare distributors for purposes of determining whether a programmer had unreasonably discriminated against a distributor.”
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