TechBytes: Google May Provide Cable TV Service

by PATRICK DOHERTY, RONNIE REISS and TINA TRINH

November 4, 2011

PHOTO: The new Sony Internet TV is seen after it was unveiled in New York City.

The new Sony Internet TV is seen after it was unveiled in New York City. The LCD television is powered by Google TV and is the first to allow viewers to watch HD television while surfing the web and using applications at the same time. (by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

In today's TechBytes, Google is considering jumping into the cable television business.

It's a move that is sure to shake things up. The Google service would distribute stations directly over high-speed fiber optic lines.

It might also include phone service, making Google a direct competitor with big cable providers like Comcast.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet

Lenovo has come out with a new tablet geared towards mobile professionals.

The ThinkPad Tablet combines the latest Android software with some of the most popular notebook features.

USA Today's Ed Baig thinks it is a solid option for mobile professionals.

"Overall, this is a very nice tablet. Again, for mixing business and pleasure. It's not for everybody. But if you want to take advantage of a pen, want to take advantage of a keyboard with accessories, this is a pretty nice way to go," said Baig.

The ThinkPad Tablet starts at $500.