Google plans its own TV with web functions
Google is reportedly developing its own TV with web capabilities. According to The New York Times, the search engine giant has teamed up with computer companies Sony and Intel to build a new type of television set.
This was reported by Tagesanzeiger.ch/Newsnetz on Thursday. The Swiss computer company Logitech will also be involved. A console is to be built into the new TV platform, which will allow navigation between various Internet applications. An initial prototype for a corresponding set-top box already exists. According to the New York Times, it is based on insider information. Google Switzerland did not wish to comment when asked by Tagesanzeiger.ch/Newsnetz.
