Google recently launched a minisite for its new Google TV. We found out that to get the Google TV you either needed to buy a Sony Internet TV, or buy a separate box to use with your current TV. Sony Internet TV is a smart TV that will allow you to browse the web and watch TV at the same time powered by Google TV.
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Engadget reportedly got some photos of Windows Phone 7 in their mails – in lego. These are apparently invites being sent out to executives for an Executive only event on 10th November. A “brick” phone (if you will), a USB stick, and a message saying “The real one is coming”, is what’s included in the invites.
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According to Blogstorm and TheNextWeb, Google has started testing a new feature that enables you to preview a page in your search results. This can be done by hovering over the magnifying glass alongside a search result. Tweets have surfaced from users around the world having experienced the new feature. No official word from Google yet, nobody knows if this is a testing phase, or if Google is rolling out the new feature to all users. 
Permalink: Google Testing Full Page Previews
Google has just launched a minisite for Google TV that enlightens us with some of its major features. Finally putting the rumors and speculations to rest, the official site gives us an insight into what Google TV really is, what it’s meant to be, and how it’ll work. The minisite can take you on a quick tour, let’s you go through the key features and also provides some information for developers and buyers.
Permalink: Google TV’s Minisite Launches (Finally)
Even though LG initially planned to release their new tablet by Christmas, Reuters reports a change of plans. According to Reuters, an unnamed LG official has said, “We plan to introduce a tablet that runs on the most reliable Android version … We are in talks with Google to decide on the most suitable version for our tablet and that is not Froyo 2.2.” The LG official also said that a release date is yet to be decided.
Permalink: LG Delays Release of Tablet, Wants Newer Version of Android
BlindType has announced on it has blog that its been officially acquired by Google. What’s BlindType you ask? Its an amazing technology that surfaced back in July that enables exactly what it’s name suggests – typing blindly. According to BlindType, “there’s a reason the user touched the screen where they did” and that “most inputs are just not errors.” BlindType lets you type anywhere on the screen and takes care of the rest by translating your movements into text.
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Android and Android Market might not be top of the line, but they are sure trying their hardest. Before yesterday, Android Market’s paid apps were available to buyers in only 14 countries with apps submitted from only 9 countries. Google has expanded the Android market and increased this number to 32 and 29 respectively.
Permalink: Android Market Expands, Adds More Countries for Buyers and Sellers
Google never lets its Chrome Beta versions go stale, you aren’t done trying out one update and they release a new one. Google, keeping the trend alive, has yet again released a beta version, this time for their latest Chrome 7. The developers version, version 7.0.536.2, gives us an insight into the new features that Chrome 7 might hold.
Permalink: New Version of Google Chrome Beta Released, Note Worthy New Features
Ever wondered what Android device to buy? Google makes life easier as always and has introduced a Google Phone Gallery that exhibits all available Android powered phones, it claims to at least. The gallery is still new and Google will gradually add more countries and new and old phones to it. It showcases phones that include Android Market, Google Search, Gmail, Maps and other Google Mobile services.
Permalink: Google Phone Gallery-What Google did with its /phone page.
The HP Slate seemed to be something that was only looked at from afar, never to be touched. But this leaked video preview says different. A prototype of the product has been completely reviewed on YouTube, proving the tablet’s existence and hinting that not only enterprise customers, but ordinary people like us might be able to buy it one day.
