Ubuntu planea mudarse a móviles, objetivo de Android
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El Sistema Operativo Android de Google (OS) establece un competidor más ya que Ubuntu, un sistema operativo basado en Linux que esta disponible con fuente libre y abierto, parece que se va a mover en el espacio de los móviles, según un informe de ZDNet.
El fundador de Canonical, la organización detrás de Ubuntu, reveló que una vez que la empresa haya finalizado su última versión para computadores de sobremesa, que planea concentrarse en el objetivo a largo plazo de ampliarse a todas las plataformas de cómputo, que incluyen teléfonos móviles, dispositivos tipo tabletas y también televisores inteligentes.
Mientras que pocos consumidores tengan conocimiento de Ubuntu, la compañía ha estado en conversaciones con socios - como el fabricante de chipsets ARM - por más de 18 meses, a pesar de los pormenores del programa de productos se no encuentran disponibles por el momento.
[via] TNW Mobile
Ubuntu plans move into mobile, targets AndroidGoogle’s Android operating system (OS) is set for more competition as Ubuntu, a Linux-based operating system that is available free and open source, looks set to move into the mobile space, according to a ZDNet report.
The founder of Canonical, the organisation behind Ubuntu, revealed that once the company has finalised its latest version for desktop computers, it plans to focus on the longer-term goal of expanding to all computing platforms, which will include mobile phones, tablet devices and also smart TVs.
While few consumers may be aware of Ubuntu, the company has been in discussion with partners — such as chipset manufacturer ARM — for 18 months already although not details of the product schedule are available as yet.
Dumb bloggers and the commenters who call them out, episode No. 324: Janko Roettgers
Janko Roettgers posted a piece called “Take that, Apple TV: Smart TVs twice as popular as dedicated streaming boxes.”
Of course, the headline is traffic bait:
“Roku boxes and Apple TV streaming devices may be on everyone’s mind, but smart TVs with internet apps are actually a lot more popular.”
Oh, Roku, yeah, you too — TAKE ALL THESE UNIT SALES, BITCHES!
Anyway, Roettgers needs to fill space, so he takes the opportunity to indicate that, because smart TVs are selling better, they’re “winning.” But then he says:
“Of course, one should note that owning a device isn’t the same as using it.”
Yes, “one” should, Janko.
“Only 69 percent of Smart TVs are connected to the internet…”
Still, that’s 69 percent! That means a huge majority of smart TV owners are using the smart parts of their TVs, right?
Right?
Oh, no, that’s wrong. Let “Dave” tell you how wrong. But first, let me digress:
It’s currently fashionable for the bloggerati — for instance, John Gruber and MG Siegler — to eschew comments on their platforms because they don’t “add to the conversation” or some such shit. And it’s true, they often attract trolls.
However, “one” suspects that the bloggerati also do not want reasonable people one-upping them on their own soapboxes with commentary that make their assertions look inane.
Because, you know, awwwwwwkwaaaaaaard.
Whenever I read a thoughtless piece such as this, though, I dive into comments (assuming they’re available), because there are often gems to be mined from them.
And lo and behold, “Dave” comments:
“My TV being smart is only because I didn’t have a choice. The smartness came with the TV whether I wanted it to or not. I did make a conscious decision to buy an AppleTV. The Smart stuff in the TV is awkward and generally unpleasant. Not so with my AppleTV.
“Because there isn’t necessarily a choice here of (dumb TV+ smart device) vs SmartTV, the take-away and value of the article/report comes into question.”
When you’re in the market for a new top-end TV, you often end up with a smart TV — whether you want to deal with the unusable “smart” part of it or not.
Roettgers, not really processing what Dave is saying, replies:
“As the article says, 69 percent of Smart TVs are connected, which is a good indicator of consumers using them.”
Love how Roettgers refers to his own article to justify saying what a “good indicator” is. But the data point he points to doesn’t actually show that people use the smart parts of their TVs, as Dave points out:
“Again, I disagree with the interpretation of this data. My Smart TV has been connected since day one for purposes of software updates. I’ve used it’s smart features just enough to know I prefer other ways to do the same.”
Roettgers gets owned. Dave — and commenting — wins this round.
Global Digital Media - Video and Television in a Smart Connected World
sacbee.comSmart TV is a sign of the futureThe latest annual publication by BuddeComm titled: Global Digital Media – Video and Television in a Smart Connected World, provides key global insights and statistics for this exciting growing and evolving sector.
The internet is presenting consumers with choice and access like never before and this is transforming the home entertainment industry. The battle for the lounge room is heating up with all major TV manufacturers now shipping smart internet-connected TVs which provide an “app-like” interface to new IPTV content services through instant streaming.
While penetration of these new TVs is still relatively small in most countries; in the USA they are becoming more popular than the 3D TVs which received a lot of attention last year. The growth of smart TV ownership is expected to continue dramatically as people upgrade their TVs.
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“My Significant Other can afford the best of everything; not stupid but not a computer/internet specialist. She has a high-end internet-enabled TV, an internet-enabled BluRay player, and a TiVo (with internet features). All have the ability to access, say, YouTube, but each component has a slightly different interface and capabilities. She's gotten lost and frustrated in the interface(s) so many times (Was it the YouTube viewer accessed through the TV, or the other one? What interface on the receiver do I use?) that she no longer uses ANY of the features. She's locked all the remotes but the one for the TiVo in the closet; she doesn't even play DVD's anymore, because if she switches to that input she's afraid she won't find her way back. Thanks, consumer electronics industry.”
—‘Connected’ TVs Mostly Used Just Like the Unconnected Kind - Slashdot“The bottom line is smart TVs are dumb. They give us too many options for apps most people will never use, and they do so at the expense of making it simple to find the shows and movies we want to watch, no matter where they are, be it online or on the air.”
—No One Uses Smart TV Internet Because It Sucks
“Google TV” is still the germ of a promising concept: You want to watch something? Well search for it, and we’ll find the stations (and local hard drives, and online services) where you can watch it.
If I want to watch Parks & Recreation, it shouldn’t matter if it’s on Channel 7, NBC.com, Netflix, or downloaded to my iTunes library. Just play the bugger.
Unfortunately, the economics instead result in “Smart TVs” being no more than shopfronts shouting “HEY! HERE’S THE LOGO FOR VUDU.COM AND VIDI.COM AND VUMDUM.COM! SIGN UP WITH THEM FOR $10/MONTH SO WE GET A KICKBACK!”
Lenovo Q4 net profit up 59 pct, meets forecasts
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TCL Multimedia Techn : 2011 Interim Results Announcement
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Mark Cuban believes in social TV, tops off Flingo’s funding
Flingo, one of the largest smart TV app publishers, has received another $1 million in funding from entrepreneur Mark Cuban, bringing its total first round to $8 million. As the company tells it, Cuban first learned about Flingo while strolling by its CES booth earlier this year. After catching a glimpse at the company’s social […] http://dlvr.it/1WGlWK
Sony to Debut Big-Screen 4K TV by End of 2012
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Slick New Bravo App Personalizes Your Smart TV Experience
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“The app provides Bravo fans with a video-rich destination, where they can explore more content and catch up on their favorite shows and Bravolebrities,” Lisa Hsia, executive vice president of Bravo Digital Media, tells _Mashable_.
Users also can see show schedules, read episode descriptions, view photos, play games, vote in polls, dive into Bravo personalities’ bios, share content, manage an inbox of arriving content and build video playlists based…
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Cube26′s Technology Turns Your Face Into A TV Remote
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