Google TV Cut Off By TV Networks Due To Piracy Fears?
Networks vs Google
So, that was the reason major tv networks stopped serving streams to Google TV – Piracy. It looks like this is the excuse being trotted out anyway according to ubergizmo. ABC (owned by Disney) and CBS have both confirmed what everyone already knew, that they have stopped Google TV from streaming their catch up tv websites.
Apparently the thorny issue of piracy and the fact that both companies beleived Google eas not doing enough to prevent it. Of course it could just be that the networks do not want traditional viewers watching the cheaper ads that come via streaming of course. But then that would be a cynical thing to say.
Viewers of course can already watch/copy the traditional tv show that comes in full HD on standard tv. So why would they want to copy an internet stream? If people want a copy they can browse the net and find it anyway?
Other rumors point to the major networks running scared. An internet tv service supplying more than traditional cable or satellite will fasten viewers who plan on cutting the cord. And with Google TV promising to finally merge the internet and broadcast television in a simple way.
If this scenario is true, then it’s a cynical and short sighted response that will only delay the inevitable. The news comes shortly after Hulu also blocked access for the Google os system.
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