According to the Telegraph and Mail, Google is planning the unthinkable. After a soft launch in the US over nine months ago, the search giant is finally releasing its set top box in the UK. That’s right, Google TV hits the UK within the next six months. A formal announcement by head honcho, Mr. Eric Schmidt, is expected at the Edinburgh Television Festival later today.
When Eric Schmidt speaks today, he is expected to outline details of the UK Google TV roll out. Those details will include the integration of content from the BBC iPlayer and ITV Player for on-demand streaming services. Additional content partners will be critical in the platform’s success.
With up to six months before launch we don’t expect news on the actual set top boxes, but we’ve got our fingers crossed these will be second generation devices from Logitech and Sony. Otherwise £99 is about as much as we’re willing to spend to play ball.
via ThisIsMyNext
