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Google TV?: Google and Dish Network test a set-top box

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google has partnered up with satellite TV provider Dish Network to test out a new set-top device powered by Google software. Although the WSJ doesn't name its sources, they seemed to know an awful lot about Google's plans with Dish.

The set-top device would reportedly allow users to organize Dish's TV content, plus web video from YouTube, creating a custom viewing schedule.

Google isn't commenting about this test to reporters, and the program is apparently limited to some Google employees and their families. The device allows you to search for shows using a keyboard, rather than a remote control. There are no details on how Dish shows will be tagged and organized, though, or how the Google box compares to recently-announced TiVo offerings.


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