Multiplatform News: Google Acquires SageTV
By Rob Scott
June 20, 2011
June 20, 2011
- Google announced it has acquired Inglewood, California-based SageTV and the company’s multiplatform DVR technology.
- SageTV integrates broadcast, Internet, Netflix and Hulu via its Home Theater PC (HTPC) software.
- SageTV Placeshifter enables users to view TV from any high-speed Internet connection, similar to Slingbox.
- Although details have yet to be announced, we may see SageTV functionality incorporated into Google TV.
- From the SageTV site: “We’ve seen how Google’s developer efforts are designed to stimulate innovation across the web, and as developers have played a core role in the success of SageTV, we think our shared vision for open technology will help us advance the online entertainment experience.”
- The Engadget post features the SageTV press release and a 4-minute video (created by user jaredduq).