Internet TV is one of the next up and coming technologies. Google, one of the front runners, is working on marketing this idea and mainstreaming it. The concept of internet based TV is still relatively new, and not without its problems and concerns, but as with any new technology, there are always bumps in the road.
Google TV combines the all the things you do on the internet with all of the things you do on the television. You can download apps, surf the internet, search for TV programs, and even watch tv and be on the internet simultaneously. Google TV also allows you to use your phone as the remote.
While the idea of moving the internet to your TV seems like the next natural step, there have been some problems. The major TV networks are not allowing Google to have access to their shows. At this time, users can not watch full-length programs from NBC, CBS, or ABC. This is not to say that there is no TV on Google TV. There are some cable networks who are allowing content both new and old.
There are other applications that are fun for internet TV though, such as seeing YouTube videos on the big screen, and seeing your own pictures and videos. Many experts have the feeling that the mainstream networks are going to have to jump on the internet TV bandwagon. It is most likely the future of TV so they are gong to have to learn ways to make it work to their advantage.
The concept is new and it has a long way to go before everyone is on board, but someone needs to start somewhere. With time, internet TV will probably be in every home just like most every home has a personal computer or a laptop. With each release, and each company that jumps in, the technology will just keep getting better.
