Hunch Offers Predictions to Internet TV

With the birth of Internet TV like Netflix, Hunch teams up with Samsung and Digitas to bring The Smart Living Room to every viewer’s home. The Smart Living Room is an “interactive microsite that makes movie watching a deeper social experience.” It takes its predictive ability to TV viewing.

After a viewer answers a series of Hunch personality questions, The Smart Living Room creates a personalized movie recommendation including the genre best suited for that viewer as well as movie title suggestions. The viewer can then create a movie watching event by inviting friends and family through Facebook or email. The site utilizes dynamic CG animations to offer the viewer entertainment and surprises throughout the experience.

With Hunch’s appallingly accurate predictions to content recommendation, Samsung already has a winner on its hands. Unfortunately, all sites currently recommends basic genre like Action or Comedy, sweet 3D animations and a list of title recommendations. However, Hunch’s predictive engine will make us ask for more in the coming days.

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Google TV Won’t Appear in CES 2011 [REPORT]

People will not get the chance to have the first look on the new Google TV next month on CES 2011. Unfortunately, Google asked for a few more time before from its partners–Toshiba, LG Electronics and Sharp. The Consumer Electronics Show will take place this January in Las Vegas. According to New York Times, Google needs to tweak the software a little bit to make it perfect for launch.

As of the moment, only Sony and Logitech are the ones who are actually selling the Internet TVs. Samsung and Vizio are supposed to reveal their Google TV devices at CES 2011 opted to go with simultaneous launches with Toshiba, Sharp and LG’s sets.

“We will not be announcing a Toshiba TV or Blu-ray player or demonstrating the products at C.E.S.,” said Jeff Barney, the vice president of Toshiba’s digital products division. “We have an understanding with Google about the future product roadmap and will bring the right product out at the right timeframe.”

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Sony Presents the Google HDTV

Finally! The long wait is over. Sony’s line of Internet TVs has arrived. The much-anticipated Google TV. Sony’s all new Internet HDTVs were unveiled earlier today at the NYC press event. Sporting a 1080p edge-lit LED screens, four USB ports, four HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi capabilities. Available in all four sizes, 24″, 32″, 40″ and 46″. The 24″ model rings in at $599 while the 46″ will cost you a hefty $1,399.

The biggest news revelaed during the event is the inclusion of Google TV. It brings Hulu, Twitter, Netflix, YouTube and Pandora to your living room. Plus, it also incorporates search capabilities and Android apps. It is an integration from the web to you cable or satellite TV. The service was unveiled earlier this year at the Google I/O.

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