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Is this the future of our television sets? Sony unveils Google TV powered sets

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 08:55 PM PDT

A few days ago Google TV was launched as a product. Google TV has started a new revolution some would say. The revolution diversifying into television from the internet. I do not think that is the case. I think Google believes (probably rightly) that television coverage will be through the internet. YouTube's success must have convinced Google.

So now that leaves the hardware manufacturer. Sony has just unveiled their new Google TV enabled line of internet televisions sets.

How will Sony's Google TV work?

The new Sony device will have 4 USB 2.0 slots on the side along with an Ethernet connection at the back. It will work through the internet using the Google TV platform to show and control the content.

I was wondering if it is practical for people to buy a new Television which runs Google TV only. I think it can be hooked up like a normal TV set but not sure if the software inside will be compatible.

You can view all the features and specifications here.

Remote Control resembling a mini-keypad…

Here is how the remote of the new Sony device will look like. It seems quite neat and just by looking at the keys and various options, we can assume that Google TV will have a lot of options and tremendous potential.

Sony has been an old player in the television manufacturing business and has probably guessed rightly that the future of TV sets is through the internet. But it is Google which might end up not just helping us search for addresses and maps online but also helping us search shows, movies and live sports action.

Windows 7 phone has been released to compete with iPhone and Android. I wonder if we will soon see Microsoft TV. I think if this happens it will be good for competition.

So take a look at the video which explains how Google TV will power a Sony set and let me know your views on if this is what all our televisions sets in the future will be like? Do drop in your comments.

Source: Sony

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Firefox is crowd-sourcing support using Twitter

Posted: 12 Oct 2010 08:50 AM PDT

Twitter is often used by many internet service companies to reach out to their end users. Twitter is often used to sort out and answer simple queries. It can be a double-edged sword as if the company gets it right, it can be good publicity. If they get it wrong, the word spread around that much faster on Twitter.

Mozilla Firefox is taking it a bit forward. They are the crowd sourcing support with Twitter. This basically means they allow Firefox fans (people like you and me) to use their twitter account to help others who have issues or question on Firefox.

Joining Firefox’s Army of Awesome

All you have to do is visit the Firefox 'Army of Awesome' page. Here you will see the latest Tweets mentioning Firefox.
If you see a tweet you can help out with, sign in with your Twitter account and help the person out.
This can be used to basically respond to any Tweet. I did not see many real queries on Firefox but they seemed to be filtered in some way.

This is a novel way to actually allow Firefox geeks to help out others who might be new to the browser. Considering the way Internet Explorer is losing its market share, it might have a lot of new users with a lot of new support queries. Who better to give advice that other regular Firefox users?

I guess it is also consistent with the Open-source philosophy.

What are you views on crowd-sourcing support on Twitter? Is it a good thing or do you think it leave room for mischief by some people.

Do drop in your views through your comments.

Link: Firefox Army of Awesome

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