Google TV - A logical next step

Recently, Google announced Google TV. To me, this is the logical next step. The rapid growth of YouTube and the success of Netflix's streaming content services demonstrate that consumers like the idea of watching content on demand via the web.

Watch the short video below and then we'll continue:



Will Google's announcement be a killer to traditional providers such as Cable TV, IPTV and Dish providers?

No.

Why? Because if you watch the video closely, you'll notice that the search results from Google will include traditional programming.

But, I believe this also signals a shift in how programming will be viewed. Consumers are becoming more and more content oriented instead of schedule oriented. Except for news, sporting events, concerts and the like, there is no need for programming to follow a specific schedule.

Personally, I have Netflix and love their streaming service. We have it set up to go directly to our TV from our Bluray player. This Google development just seems to take that model a step further. Now Google will provide consumers with search results across the gamut of providers (traditional, Netflix, Youtube, web sites, etc). Then the consumer will decide how and when they will enjoy the programming

Traditional providers need to recognize this shift and leverage it to their benefit.

Easy Solution to Gulf Oil Spill?

The leaking oil well in the Gulf of Mexico is definitely a hot and concerning topic right now.

Could a simple solution like this really work to collect the oil in the gulf while BP and others work to cap the well?



What do you think?

Federal Budget Cuts Visualized

When politicians begin throwing around budget numbers in the millions, sometimes we lose perspective of what that really means in relation to our Federal Budget.

I came across this excellent visualization.



So, is it clearer now?