Tag: Google TV

YouTube TV app likely to obtain Short and split screen features

Jorge Gonzalez
YouTube TV app

This will make it possible to view the platform’s shorter videos and watch multiple simultaneous live feeds. The YouTube TV app for Android TV and Google TV will soon have new features including the ability for users to play Shorts, the shorter-form videos on the platform in addition to a split screen function that allows users to watch as many as four live feeds at a time. The new features have yet to be officially confirmed by the video platform behind the application. According to media reports, company employees have…

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Google I/O places focus on cars, TVs, and wearable technology

Julie Campbell
Google I/O mobile sites

It is clear that the company is looking beyond smartphones to smartwatches and other mobile technology. The Google I/O was closely watched, yesterday, as the technology giant revealed some of its latest developments and goals, including its intention to spread outwards from the more “traditional” mobile, such as smartphones, into a range of new markets. The keynotes, while interrupted by two protestors, revealed considerable details for developers. For example, at the Google I/O, the spotlight was placed on the Android software that would be making its way into cars, televisions…

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Developers of Android apps can create products for Google TV ahead of 2011’s upcoming hardware

John Montgallo
Google

Google has announced a new preview version of its Android Software Development Kit (SDK) Google TV add-on, which is a software element that will give developers the ability to create apps for Google TV. Google TV for Android has been in operation since October 2010, and was met with a great deal of hype. That launch included significant hardware partners such as Logitech, Dish Network, Sony, and Intel. That said, retail sales weren’t quite what had been hoped for. The purpose of Google TV was to join the internet and…

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An ad campaign that will not drain your mighty wallet!

Jesse Collins

Dynomighty Design, a company known for its innovative and whimsical products, has embarked on a new marketing campaign for the Might Wallet brand. The company is making use of QR codes as an inexpensive form of advertising. Traditionally, the costs of advertising have kept small companies away from TV spots. With QR codes becoming more popular, however, more companies are realizing how they can use mobile technology to offset the costs of ad space. Terrence Kellerman, president and designer at Dynomighty Designs, had been searching for a way to get…

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