USA: TV stations do not want to be on Google TV
Gerade aus den Startlöchern, wird Googles ambitioniertes Projekt Google TV nun heftig ausgebremst. Die amerikanischen TV-Sender ABC, CBS und NBC wollen ihr Fernsehprogramm für die neue Plattform blockieren.
As the Wall Street Journal reports, US broadcasters fear that Google will not be able to present a satisfactory business model and that the programs could be lost among the other content. In recent months, many major media companies, including HBO and Turner Broadcast, have adapted their films and websites to the new Google TV platform. But now the tap is being turned off for the flow of images from important media partners. Popular US series such as "CSI:Crime Scene Investigation" or "The Office" will therefore not be available in full length on the new televisions "powered by Google".
According to the newspaper, Disney managers had also asked Google to filter out hits from pirate sites when searching for Disney content. However, they were unsatisfied with Google's response, reports the WSJ, citing people familiar with the talks. In cooperation with Sony and Logitech, the search engine company wants to bring web content and TV programs into living rooms via a joint platform. The TV is to offer a platform for all content via Google's Chrome browser.
According to the newspaper, Disney managers had also asked Google to filter out hits from pirate sites when searching for Disney content. However, they were unsatisfied with Google's response, reports the WSJ, citing people familiar with the talks. In cooperation with Sony and Logitech, the search engine company wants to bring web content and TV programs into living rooms via a joint platform. The TV is to offer a platform for all content via Google's Chrome browser.
