Google I/O 2011 sold out in 59 minutes

by Jesse Bauer on Feb 9th 2011, 10:30am
tagged Android, event, Google, Google I/O, google io 2011, i/o

Google has an event called I/O each year since 2008 for Google to share with developer communities what it’s plans and strategies are for Google’s products over the next year. In 2009, the I/O event sold out in 90 days, in 2010 it sold out in 10 days. This years’ event sold out in 59 minutes at $450 a seat! While it’s great to be there, the event will also be streamed live on Google’s youtube page for all who couldn’t attend as well.

We expect to hear about Android, and how Google plans to blend Android Gingerbread into Honeycomb for smartphones. We’ll hear more about Chrome OS for netbooks as it’s supposed to launch this summer, and no doubt we’ll hear about Google TV, and how they plan to get rid…*cough* keep it alive after what many call a “failed” launch.

The event takes place May 10-11 2011 in San Francisco. Stay tuned!

[via intomobile]

Google IO 2011 site goes live – registration starts Feb 7

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 25th 2011, 10:31pm
tagged Android, development, Google, Google I/O, google io 2011, googletv, gtv, Honeycomb, launch, programming, registration, sessions, site

Google has put up their Google IO 2011 site for registration which starts Feb 7th. You can go to the site and get a good look at the sessions planned along with the schedule buy clicking on the Sessions tab, and the Agenda tab. The conference will cost attendees $450 until April 16th, then $550 afterwards until the event which lands on May10th – 11th 2011. Students and faculty will only need to pay $150, as well as an optional Bootcamp session for another $100. Awesome!

So what does Google have in store at the IO this year? If you happen to make your way to the Sessions page, you’ll see schedules for Android and web app building for Google TV, a highlights session on Honeycomb for Android tablets, as well as sessions for programming and development tools. Just what every budding developer needs to survive.

[via Google IO]

Logitech Releases Revue and Google TV Update – January 11 2011

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 14th 2011, 12:45pm
tagged features, flaw, google tv, googletv, harmony, harmony remote, logitech, logitech google tv, LogitechRevue, ota, Revue, security, update

Logitech has posted an update for the Revue and Google TV which contains Security Updates, rather than the user demanded feature updates for things like Harmony remote model updates, real bookmarks, pdf viewer, etc. This update isn’t going to really bring any real visible changes at all, it’s mainly in the background.

The update is OTA, and many should have seen this update available already, however Logitech states that it will be released in waves and may take several days before all Revue’s are updated, but they promise that all boxes will have received the update by the end of today, Jan 14th 2011.

To see if your Revue has already received the update, follow these instructions;

From the Google TV home screen, go to Applications > Settings > About.
Scroll down to Build Number. If your Logitech Revue has received the update, the number will end in “b42732.”

A small word of caution. According to the Logitech Revue forums, at least one user so far has stated that a USB storage device with his media (music, movies, etc) was formatted during the installation of this update. If you don’t want to suffer the same fate, disconnect your external storage from the Revue and run the update. If you’ve already ran the update (or it updated itself) and you notice your files are gone, report this here to the Logitech Forum.

Happy Security Updating!

[via Logitech]

Android Market hacked onto the Logitech Revue

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 8th 2011, 3:01pm
tagged Android, Android Market, AndroidMarket, google tv, googletv, gtvhacker, hack, hacked, hacks, logitech, Logitech Revue, LogitechRevue

This hack shows the Android Market running on the Logitech Revue Google TV box. It’s not an easy hack, but it is possible. It’ll require a little more than just a couple of software tweaks, or flashing BIOS…no this one requires something a little more hardware intensive for those so inclined to try it out. We showed you here how GTVhacker rooted Google TV and this video below demonstrates a little more application use after the hack.

Have a watch below!

Samsung to Offer Google TV in TV, Blu-Ray Player, Standalone Unit

by Michael Murphy on Jan 7th 2011, 6:46pm
tagged Blu-Ray, ces, google tv, Samsung

Google TV is an excellent concept, but the networks have been fighting them at every step. I’m a HUGE fan of the idea, but we need to see Google work out the issues they have with streaming network TV shows to get the adoption that they want, I think. That said, I’m glad to see more companies start manufacturing Google TV devices — especially reputable companies like Samsung, who announced that they’re going to be manufacturing TVs and at least one model of Blu-Ray player. I’m in the market for a new Blu-Ray player soon, and I’m sure looking into getting one that is Google TV-compatible, so I’m excited about this announcement. They also have a standalone companion box that will be released as well, for those who may not need the TV or Blu-Ray Player, but still want to check out the Samsung Google TV experience. After all, options are always better. The standalone unit is said to be smaller than the Logitech and and Sony boxes, which is definitely nice. Also, those of you with Galaxy S phones can use them as remotes for any of these devices, which is definitely something I am interested in. Samsung even says that their devices are capable of supporting other platforms, but no specifics on that at this time.

[via Engadget]

Logitech Revue gets rooted

by Steve Ginter on Jan 7th 2011, 12:59am
tagged google tv, gtv hacker, gtvhacker, Logitech Revue, Root, rooted

If it runs Android, you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s eventually going to get rooted. The guys over at GTV Hacker got their game on with the Logitech Revue and did just that. Now you can install any custom app you want on this internet TV device. It will be interesting to see what the cunning developers come up for this device. Just a word of warning, this hack requires some pretty hardcore modding, but if you wield a soldering iron better then you do a tire iron, you might want to give this a go. Check out a video with the custom boot logo and installed apps after the break.

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RCA Shows Android on TV, not Google TV

by Jesse Bauer on Jan 6th 2011, 1:08pm
tagged Android, android os, android tv, apple tv, cable, ces, CES 2011, Google, google tv, internet tv, RCA

RCA showed off its new TV line and demo’d Android OS running on one of its TV models. This is a prototype due out later in 2011, but of course, like all good technology, it’s seen at CES in Las Vegas. The only downfall reported with this demo is the lack of Android Apps shown other than the typical Picasa and YouTube apps seen in the video over at Engadget. With the struggle to get into the cable market with internet TV such as Google TV and Apple TV, it surprising that RCA would decide to jump in this market with Android OS, but i guess that’s the beauty of open-source projects…you don’t need permission.

[via Engadget]

Google TV Gets a New Manufacturing Partner

by Michael Murphy on Jan 3rd 2011, 4:55pm
tagged google tv, visio

Google’s bringing in the new year with a new partner in the Google TV distribution. Joining Sony and Logitech as manufacturing Google TV devices, popular TV maker Vizio will have some Google TV-enabled line of TVs and Blu-Ray players. Vizio moves a lot of TVs and usually aims for a lower price point that Sony, so perhaps this will be a good thing for its marketability.

While I’m sure that this will help grow Google TV, there are still obstacles to be overcome. Google is still struggling to get the okay to stream content from a lot of networks, still being blocked by most of the major networks. But Google promises more updates coming soon, including the Android market becoming available in the near future. They will also be making the tools available to developers to start working on apps built expressly for the Google TV experience. So it seems that in spite of the bumps in the road, Google is continuing to push ahead to improve the Google TV experience, so we’ll see what lies ahead.

[via Google Blog]

Vizio announces VIA Plus Ecosystem: 4-inch Android Phone, 8-inch Android tablet, Google TV

by Dustin Karnes on Jan 3rd 2011, 9:00am
tagged Android, Google, googletv, Phone, tablet, tv, via, vizio

Just ahead of CES, Vizio has made an announcement on some new offerings in the Android device category. Here’s what we’ve got from them:

VIA Phone: 4-inch phone, touting a 1GHz processor, 802.11 n Wifi, GPS, HDMI output, 5MP rear camera, front-facing camera
VIA Tablet: 8-inch tablet, complete with 1GHz processor, 802.11n Wifi, GPS, HDMI output, three speaker stereo audio, also a front-facing camera
VIA Plus TV’s and Blu-ray players: all with Google TV goodness baked right in. You will also be able to use the phone and tablet as remotes for these devices

The whole lineup of devices will be known as the “Vizio VIA Plus Ecosystem”. We’re hoping to get a sneak peek at these new little bundles of tech joy this week at CES, so be sure to keep it here for updates. Let us know what you think in the comments, and hit the break for the full presser.

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Rumors were incorrect, Logitech not stopping Revue production

by Dustin Karnes on Dec 27th 2010, 11:37pm
tagged Android, Google, gtv, logitech, Revue, tv

Looks like the rumors were wrong about Logitech halting production on their Revue boxes, the hardware they’re using to bring Google TV to the masses. In an official statement by Logitech on their blog, the company put to rest these rumors, stating:

…I can’t ignore the recent puzzling speculation that Google has asked Logitech to suspend production of Logitech Revue to address software issues….Logitech and Google continue to have a collaborative, effective working relationship as we listen to consumer feedback and work together on enhancements to the Google TV platform. We at Logitech are enthusiastic about Google TV and our role in bringing this new platform to U.S. consumers.

The statement was made by Logitech’s VP and General Manager, Ashish Arora. We here at TalkAndroid are thrilled to hear this, as it would be nice to see Google TV be given more of a chance. You can check out the full post on Logitech’s blog here. What do you think? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.

[via gtvhub]

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