Accessing the Internet with the Television | The Communication Blog

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Accessing the Internet with the Television

By Eric James


The personal computer continues to be an integral part of the daily lives for millions of people by offering the best platform for entertainment, work and multimedia. But while we make our initial steps into the twenty-first century, quite a few humble household objects are being transformed into multi-tasking machines of the future.

With the release of HDTVs featuring built-in Ethernet and Wi-Fi, you can access the Internet whilst watching a favorite television show. This offers several types of multimedia functionality. Technology manufacturers have been supplying high-resolution screens for numerous years but until recently they were too pricey for the home and personal market. However, production costs inevitably lowered and HDTVs can now be found in many homes.

Manufacturers are now including new functions for your TV this process. Considering the number of devices and gadgets we have to use daily, streamlining our lives has become a useful selling point for technology companies. Phones used to merely be phones, but now they can access the Internet, have a camera built-in and can be used to watch movies. The Internet has been a key factor in advancing technology.

Online businesses and companies are eager to take advantage of these new markets. National broadcasters offer streaming through televisions and popular websites such as Twitter can now be accessed through your television. However, services such as social book marking will no doubt be available soon. Imagine being able to save favorites online and access all your bookmarked websites without turning on the computer. Personalization and customization have been integral to the success of the Internet. Imagine being able to design, create and launch a personalized homepage and then access it by a button on the remote control called "personalized home page".

Whilst most people enjoy the convergence of features into a single multi-functional gadget, some people do not like them. Reasons range from wanting to "switch off and get away from being constantly connected to the world" to wanting to "use the TV as a form of escapism".

Ultimately, a modern day laptop can do a much better job at providing online connections. But the magic is within discovering new functionalities in traditional objects such as the new TVs.

The question arises then: should manufacturers embrace innovation or stick with tradition? Is this an indication of the encroachment of technology in every part of our lives?




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