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We sure think Google TV is great, but is it yet capable of total TV domination? Google chairman Eric Schmidt sure thinks so. In a bold statement during an interview at Le Web conference in France, Schmidt made the following statement:
“We’ve just released version two, and by the summer of 2012, the majority of televisions you see in the television stores here will have Google TV embedded in it.”
Well, considering the Honeycomb update came about 4 months late (with my Revue having just been updated today, hooray!), and Logitech having just declined to pump out new product, that’s a pretty hearty prediction (or, is it an admission?). Is version 2 so powerful that it will completely change the fate of Google TV in less than a year? Will more hardware developers and consumers alike welcome Google TV into their sets? And what’s got Google feeling this cocky so early on in round two? Stay tuned to see what Google’s got up its sleeve, and to those of you who only very recently got Honeycomb, enjoy!
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Hey everyone, remember a few weeks back when we speculated that Logitech may be pulling out of Google TV? Well, as it turns out, it looks like we were right. As stated by Logitech’s CEO Guerrino De Luca, Logitech is done with Google TV:
To make the long story short, we thought we had invented [sliced] bread and we just made them. [We made a commitment to] just build a lot because we expected everybody to line up for Christmas and buy these boxes [at] $300 [...] that was a big mistake.
While Logitech still undoubtedly hopes to unload their remaining stock of Revues with what may be a renewed wave of interest with the Honeycomb update, their work on Google TV is done. De Luca noted that while Google TV may have marketplace success in the future, he believed any notable success is still a long way off, and that Logitech will not be involved if and when that success occurs.
Logitech, which “executed a full scale launch with a beta product” (De Luca), lost $100 million dollars when consumer demand failed to (even remotely) meet expectations. It really must have hurt if they are swearing off Google TV forever, despite acknowledging that it may still have a significant future. If Logitech is out, should Google worry about losing Sony, which has also suffered significant losses as a result of low Google TV interest? Stay tuned to find out.
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Yet another ETA on the official release date of Google TV 2.0, this one straight from Google’s mouth. At the Connected TV Panel, MIPCOM 2011, Google TV Director of Content Donagh O’Malley gave very specific details about precisely when Honeycomb will drop:
What I can tell you about what’s coming up with Google TV, is version two is about to launch probably within the next three or four weeks.
Well, thank you for nailing that down sir. Given how closely Google has stuck to its previous Google TV release date announcements, I’d say that it’s probably best not to hold our breaths. We’ll see Honeycomb when we see it, and you’ll be sure to see lots of it right here when that happens.
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Our pals David and Lane of The Google TV Show were kind enough to invite yours truly on for Episode 3 of the video podcast, which is now available for your viewing pleasure. I talked a bit about the site, and about my experience with the Logitech TV Cam and Vid HD.
I couldn’t stay for the whole show, but I encourage you to check it out along with episodes one and two. Check out episode 3 after the break.
Mike Steib, Google’s Director of TV Ads, was featured on Digital Life with Shelly Palmer, where he discussed Google TV Ads. He began by introducing the platform, and touching on why Google decided to get involved in the first place. From the video:
“As you know the average American watches 4 hours of television a day and is exposed to more than 100 commercials every day. We think TV advertising is great, it builds brands and launches products worldwide, but we also think television advertising can be better.”
He goes on to discuss the ways in which Google has put together their TV Ads platform, including making their targeting a lot better. He uses the example of an advertiser selling dog food to purchase time during a program which relates to dogs.
Steib also emphasizes the fact that user privacy will not be compromised, and that ads will be targeted based on viewer demographics of a particular program.
Check out the video below, with the spot with Mike Steib beginning at about 19:20.
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Source: Logitech Blog
As the end of the “Host with the Most” competition draws near, Logitech has decided it’s time to get a little one on one time with each of the contestants. First we brought you the interviews with the LA finalists, and then we brought you their interviews with the finalists for the NY Loft, and now, we’re bringing you Logitech’s interviews with the SF finalists. We did not have the pleasure of talking with any of these finalists during our original interview phase, so we’re just as excited to hear what they have to say as you are.
Continue after the break to read what they had to say when asked by Logitech what plans they have if they become the “Host with the Most” for SF. Continue reading »
Source: Logitech Blog
As the end of the “Host with the Most” competition draws near, Logitech has decided it’s time to get a little one on one time with each of the contestants. A couple of days ago we brought you the interviews with the LA finalists, well up next are the three finalists for the NY Loft, and you may recognize two of the names. We featured contestant interviews with Bill Guyther and Praneet Kailey, but did not have the pleasure of speaking with the third finalist, Mame McCutchin.
Continue after the break to read what they had to say when asked by Logitech what plans they have if they become the “Host with the Most” for NY. Continue reading »
Source: Logitech Blog
As the end of the “Host with the Most” competition draws near, Logitech has decided it’s time to get a little one on one time with each of the contestants. Up first are the three finalists for the LA Loft, and you may recognize two of the names. We featured contestant interviews with Rob Blasko, and Ashley Esqueda , but did not have the pleasure of speaking with the third finalist, Jonathan Rettinger.
Continue after the break to read what they had to say when asked by Logitech what plans they have if they become the “Host with the Most” for LA. Continue reading »
We know the 9 finalists are going to be announced sometime today, so interpret the posting of this now as you see fit. Today, we’re featuring Ashley Esqueda, who is vying for the LA loft, and although she unfortunately missed the deadline because of a personal matter, we’ve decided that her answers deserve to be heard. In the interest of time, we’re going to spare you the usual introduction, so go ahead and continue reading after the break for the full interview with Ashley.
Alright, this is it, for real this time. It’s been a real pleasure interviewing all of these great contestants. They’ve all had some great insights regarding Google TV and the Revue, and we’re confident that any of of them would make great hosts for Logitech. Now, on to the final candiate. Jason Dorn, who is vying for the San Francisco loft, has an extensive marketing and event planning background, and has acquired an exclusive list of clients, including MTV, Mercedes-Benz, and the Coachella Music and Arts Festival. If you truly think he is the “Host with the Most”, then be sure to vote for him every day until August 20th. Continue reading after the break for the full interview. Continue reading »
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