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Friday, May 21, 2010

Google's new Android is divine, GoogleTV no sure thing :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Andy Ihnatko

Google's new Android is divine, GoogleTV no sure thing :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Andy Ihnatko: "And I can’t help but wonder why Google didn’t bother showing everybody how well Flash 10.1 works with the one Flash site that truly matters: Hulu.com."


Naturally, Google’s biggest twist is a powerful search feature. Search for “House” and quickly, through a translucent window that hovers over your live TV, GoogleTV will display a list including the season two rerun that’s airing right now on the USA Network, the new episode that airs next Monday night on FOX, and the episodes that are available for streaming on FOX.com.


Adobe? Over the past few weeks, they’ve been sending a different kind of message about the company’s role on the Web. They used to be sent out to pick up Apple’s dry cleaning. Now they’re making coffee runs for Google.


Whatever; if you’re rushing back to the office with a wire hanger in one hand and a tray of Starbucks in the other, you’re probably not in a position of power and influence.



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