Google brings PC to TV with Google Media Server

[Namchan]

Google has announced the release of its Google Media Server that will help users to connect their TV to the computer. The new Google Media Server is an application for Windows, which is based on Google Desktop technology such as Desktop gadgets for the administration tool and Google Desktop Search to locate media files.

The Windows-only gadget lets you share all the media content indexed by Google Desktop or just the files from some of your folders. Google Media Server can also share some of your Picasa albums (from your computer or from Picasa Web Albums) and the videos uploaded to YouTube.

All you need is a PC running Google Desktop and a Universal Plug n' Play (UPnP)-enabled device (e.g. a PlayStation 3). At the touch of a button you can then:


1. Access videos, music, and photos stored on your PC


2. View Picasa Web Albums


3. Play your favorite YouTube videos


Google Media Server is Google's latest attempt to conquer people's living rooms by roping together disparate consumer electronics devices.

[O'Brian]

Truly Innovative truly Google... Thnx for share buddy !!


Thats cool.


What else Google TV can perform ?

[Namchan]

You can send videos, photos, and music to Digital Living Network Alliance-certified UPnP hardware such as gaming consoles, set-top boxes, and digital photo frames, either from a computer or data stored online.

The devices need authorization from Google's app to access files located on the computer or online. Google uses IP/Mac-based lock specifications to avoid any UPnP-based attacks on the devices.

There's also the option to allow access to any device.

Google Media Server gadget is to bridge the gap between the PC and the TV.