At the Consumer Electronics Show next month in Las Vegas, Google was supposed to unveil its new software for televisions, through which TV sets were going to get web video and similar features, however now there won’t be many Google TV boasting devices launched at the CES, as the company needs time to work on the actual software itself.
Initially, Sony and Logitech were the only two companies that partnered with Google to begin selling Google TV powered devices. Companies like Samsung and Vizio were said to be launching Google TV devices at CES, but it looks like bad luck surrounds Google TV as last month Viacom owned channels were blocked on it and now consumers would have to wait a little longer for devices from Toshiba, Sharp and LG, considering the fact that Google needs time to work on the software.
The New York Times reports:
Google has asked the TV makers to delay their introductions, according to people familiar with the company’s plans, so that it can refine the software, which has received a lukewarm reception
In light of this claim, consumers will definitely see a greater number of Google TV devices after this software is updated, however it is expected to happen next year, and if all goes too well, there just might be the addition of the Android Market to the service as well.
After this updated software is launched, do you expect Google TV to achieve better appreciation than it did initially? Let us know in your comments below.
Via Mashable