blogoscoped.com - 1/15/2009
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Ron sent in above screenshots of a new YouTube service specifically aimed at being watched on TV... www.youtube.com/tv, as announced by YouTube. YouTube says the site is available for the PlayStation 3 and the Wii. When you visit it on your computer, you're redirected to the normal homepage.
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youtube.com - 1/15/2009
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youtube.com —
Have you ever wanted to just sit on
your couch and watch YouTube on your TV? Well,...
now that's possible via YouTube for Television, initially available through the Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii game consoles at www.youtube.com/tv. Currently in beta, the TV ...
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Coming Up Next... YouTube on Your TV
lessig.org - 1/17/2009
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lessig.org —
Notice an important new feature in the world
of YouTube -- a "Click to download" link. YouTube...
is rolling this out slowly, initially with content that aspires to be consistent with principles of open government. I'm told it will be offered ...
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Really great news from YouTube
blog.us.playstation.com - 1/16/2009
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blog.us.playstation.com —
Have you ever wanted to just sit on
your couch and watch YouTube on your TV? Well,...
it’s now possible via YouTube for Television , available through your PLAYSTATION 3. Currently in beta, the TV Website provides a streamlined interface that enables you ...
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PlayStation.Blog » YouTube on your PS3…in ...
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YouTube Optimizes for Your Wii and PS3 [YouTube]
Lifehacker —
... (if you want to try it in your regular browser, here's how ). To begin with, the service is available on Sony PS3s and Nintendo Wiis, offering a "10-foot television viewing experience through a streamlined interface that enables you to discover, watch, and share YouTube videos on any TV screen with just a few quick clicks of your remote control." Sounds good so far, but if you've got a Wii or PS3, let's hear what you think in the comments.
YouTube Coming Soon to a TV Near You [YouTube]
Lifehacker —
... (if you want to try it in your regular browser, here's how ). To begin with, the service is available on Sony PS3s and Nintendo Wiis, offering a "10-foot television viewing experience through a streamlined interface that enables you to discover, watch, and share YouTube videos on any TV screen with just a few quick clicks of your remote control." Sounds good so far, but if you've got a Wii or PS3, let's hear what you think in the comments.
YouTube Unveils Dedicated Channels for the Wii and PS3
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... of user experience since it came out a couple of years ago, this isn't too big of a surprise.
Now, the only big-time system without a dedicated YouTube channel is the Xbox 360.
What about you, readers? Do you care about this new option on your gaming systems or not? Do you use their web browsers on your TV with regularity? Let us know in the comments.
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