TechBytes: Google Tests TV Search
In TechBytes, NFL on Verizon, a review of P.B. Winterbottom and more.
March 9, 2010— -- Google is looking to bridge the gap between your computer and your television.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the company is testing a new television search service with Dish Network. The service runs on set-top boxes containing Google software, and will search for shows, as well as videos from sites like YouTube. Google is said to be talking to other TV service providers as well.
NFL on Verizon
Good news for football fans. The NFL has reached a deal with Verizon Wireless to broadcast live games on cell phones for the first time beginning next season. The Wall Street Journal reports the deal also includes the league's RedZone channel, which plays coverage of every game each week, cutting to live action any time a team is within 20 yards of scoring.. Verizon will announce a pricing plan soon.
P.B. Winterbottom Review
"The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom" is a unique new puzzle video game. In the game, Winterbottom is a pie thief capable of breaking the rules of time and cloning himself in his pursuit of more pies.
"The puzzles range from the simple to the painfully difficult. I would lie if I say I did not throw my controller down a few times in disgust, only to come back later and finally solve the puzzle," said Game Daily's Libe Goad. "The game also has a really well-crafted storyline. It keeps you going right through the end," she added.
"My only real complaint about the game is that it's just a little too short. And so by the time it's over, you're probably gonna wanna go back for seconds."
The game is only available for the Xbox 360.
Is the iPhone Addictive?
Is the iPhone addictive? A A new survey of Stanford University students seems to indicate that it is. The majority of those questioned admitted to falling asleep with the iPhone in bed with them. And nearly a quarter said it feels like an extension of their brain or body. More than 40 percent even said losing the device would be a tragedy. Of course, they can always buy another.
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