Intel-Yahoo deals to bring Internet to television:
Intel and Yahoo are proposing a way where the TV and Internet are as interactive and seamless as possible.
There was an announced for the Widget Channel; a television application framework optimized for TV and related consumer electronics devices.
Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) said the channel "will allow consumers to enjoy rich Internet applications for watching their favorite TV programs". Widget Channel will allow developers to use JavaScript, XML, HTML and Adobe Flash technology to write TV applications and will use Intel's CE3100 chips.
The companies said: Yahoo branded TV widgets "will enable consumers to engage in a variety of experiences such as watching videos, tracking their favorite stocks or sports teams, interacting with friends, or staying current on news and information,"
Eric Kim said, "TV will change how we talk about, imagine and experience the Internet," Intel senior vice president and general manager of the company's Digital Home Group.
They were going to promote the development of "open and consistent standards necessary to grow the TV widget ecosystem." more.
Unlike to the previous attempts to meld PC interactivity with television, the Yahoo-Intel plan confines the information to a strip along the left side of TV screens.
Comcast reportedly will start testing the system within the first 6 months of 2009 with the cable giant expecting other cable providers to follow. Intel said retailers will start selling set-top boxes next year enabling TV viewers to use current hardware and Internet connections to use the system - even if not supported by their TV service provider.
Already, Sony and Microsoft are selling products that allowing consumers to play online game using TV sets.
Intel and Yahoo are proposing a way where the TV and Internet are as interactive and seamless as possible.
There was an announced for the Widget Channel; a television application framework optimized for TV and related consumer electronics devices.
Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO) said the channel "will allow consumers to enjoy rich Internet applications for watching their favorite TV programs". Widget Channel will allow developers to use JavaScript, XML, HTML and Adobe Flash technology to write TV applications and will use Intel's CE3100 chips.
The companies said: Yahoo branded TV widgets "will enable consumers to engage in a variety of experiences such as watching videos, tracking their favorite stocks or sports teams, interacting with friends, or staying current on news and information,"
Eric Kim said, "TV will change how we talk about, imagine and experience the Internet," Intel senior vice president and general manager of the company's Digital Home Group.
They were going to promote the development of "open and consistent standards necessary to grow the TV widget ecosystem." more.
Unlike to the previous attempts to meld PC interactivity with television, the Yahoo-Intel plan confines the information to a strip along the left side of TV screens.
Comcast reportedly will start testing the system within the first 6 months of 2009 with the cable giant expecting other cable providers to follow. Intel said retailers will start selling set-top boxes next year enabling TV viewers to use current hardware and Internet connections to use the system - even if not supported by their TV service provider.
Already, Sony and Microsoft are selling products that allowing consumers to play online game using TV sets.
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