Earlier this fall, Google announced the program to provide 10,000 free Google TV devices to help developers start building for TV. The application process required a written essay stating how the applicant would use Google TV to develop apps.
JD Graffam, owner of Simple Focus, says, “We are pushing the boundaries with user-centered design, so we’re excited about the opportunity to try our hand at designing for Google TV. It gives users a new way to interact with content and opens up a world of possibilities for companies to engage with users in an intimate setting at home.”
Most of you already know that Google TV is a new entertainment platform that combines TV, web, apps, and search all in one easy to use experience. And, because Google TV provides automatic over-the-air updates, consumers will get the latest features for free. The platform was announced in May 2010 at Google I/O and will be open-sourced in 2011. Devices from Sony and Logitech are now on sale in the U.S., and more devices will be launching in additional markets next year. More details can be found at google.com/tv or by following on Twitter @GoogleTV.