Well done hoax: GoogleTV

Jaged · 2007-02-28, 04:21 PM

http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/01/28...aborate-prank/

Theres a link explaining it with all the videos.

Ghryphen · 2007-02-28, 04:30 PM

lol

Jaged · 2007-02-28, 04:35 PM

I seriously wish that was true though. How awesome would that be?

It doesn't even seem that far fetched. The networks can play ads online that are more focused to the viewer. There is much profit to be had for the first service that displays network TV online for free with targeted advertising.

Peacemaker · 2007-02-28, 08:21 PM

So its a hoax. Google will make the real thing within 4 months now :P

Mag-Mower · 2007-02-28, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by Peacemaker

So its a hoax. Google will make the real thing within 4 months now :P

lol, I wouldnt be suprised.

Hamma · 2007-03-01, 08:01 AM

Nothing surprises me from google anymore.

Lartnev · 2007-03-01, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Jaged

It doesn't even seem that far fetched. The networks can play ads online that are more focused to the viewer. There is much profit to be had for the first service that displays network TV online for free with targeted advertising.

In most computing circles that would be known as spyware or adware and removed without hesitation

Peacemaker · 2007-03-01, 11:06 AM

its not if its browsing your saved emails for keywords