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Report: Google TV Geared To 'Complement' Cable

At least outwardly, Google TV is not being positioned as a cable killer, according to Video Nuze. Without citing sources, the Broadband Directions-owned news source says Google is taking a 'friend of the industry' approach, "telling [multi-channel video programming distributors'] that it's briefing that it is looking to complement their businesses by bringing the full Internet to the TV."

Still, "Whether it's genuine or really just a Trojan Horse game plan is another whole matter," Video Nuze admits. VN goes on to suggest that Google plans to bring the entire Internet -- along with a totally open platform -- to consumers' TVs, which the search giant believes is the only way to deliver a compelling experience. Most likely, this will include its Android operating system, and Chrome browser.

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