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Xbox 360 becoming a full fledged smart tv box

We wonder the future of gaming consoles and how the next generation might look. Afterall the Xbox 360 and PS3 have been around for a long time and are approaching their due date as it were. We hear from TheVerge.com that Microsoft is testing Internet Explorer 9 on the Xbox 360. This is interesting because [...]

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Will Smart DVR replace the Smart TV Box?

We will be talking about a new smart DVR from Whiteman Technology later today. It’s a beast of a unit and yes, it’s smart. You are going to be impressed I think. The fact is it could be a real game changer. For the most part, the typical smart tv box is cost sensitive. In [...]

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Non Android set top boxes become smart tv boxes with Myriad Alien Vue

This new technology/software news is from a couple months back but it’s definitely worth talking about. The hope here is that the manufacturers will use Myriad “Alien Vue” in their existing internet connected televisions or set top boxes. The company is Myriad, and the software is named Alien Vue. Essentially Alien Vue allow for non [...]

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New processor for Google TV smart tv box hardware

New processor for Google TV smart tv box hardware

There has been an announcement regarding the next generation aka Google TV 2.0 hardware and the processor that Google has chosen. What you need to know is that they will have an ARM processor. The specific details include: Marvell Armada 1500 dual-core processor, Blu-Ray 3D support, video encoding/decoding and upscaling, low power. This processor is [...]

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Will Acer and Asus release a smart tv box in 2012?

It’s interesting to read headlines coming out of Taiwan and especially from Digitimes. You can pretty much trust their rumors on companies like Asus. We’re reading about Acer and Asus being a bit reluctant to enter the smart tv race. I wonder though if they’ve had time to rethink this strategy. Sure the Google TV [...]

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Lenovo smart tv coming in Q1 2012 – Named LeTV

Another promising story has come out regarding smart tv participants. The logo above probably gives it away but a Lenovo smart tv is coming very soon! Is it going to be an actual tv or will it be a lenovo smart tv box? I’m betting on a lenovo smart tv box. If you read the [...]

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End of the road for the Logitech Revue

As somewhat of a shock, it appears that Logitech will not be releasing a Google TV 2.0 smart tv box. With Logitech having to slash prices to $99 for the original Revue box and accessories, it’s little wonder why they aren’t joining the party for Google TV 2.0. If a company loses the money they [...]

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Massive price drop for Logitech Revue Google TV Box

Wow, good things comes to those who wait. Isn’t that the expression? You can now get the Logitech Revue for just $99 right now! Check it out at Best Buy here: Logitech Revue with Google TV from BestBuy.com for only $99 If you’re not completely in the loop about Google TV or the Logitech Revue, [...]

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Smart TV Box from LG coming soon

Smart TV Box from LG coming soon

The Smart TV box from LG named ST600 is looking like a good option for anyone with the old school TV’s that don’t feature any internet connectivity. LG is really selling the “smart tv” aspect of the set top box and we hope this is a sign of things to come. Specifications: – Main CPU: [...]

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Logitech Revue

Logitech Revue

Logitech Revue Since Logitech is one of the founding partners of Google TV, we think it’s necessary to dedicate at least one page to the Logitech Revue. We imagine you want to know about this first official Google TV box. So, here’s your best resource! We will give you all the details, photos and videos [...]

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