Yahoo's Widget Channel debuts on new Samsung Internet-connected TVs

Unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Yahoo’s “Widget Channel” for Internet-connected televisions has debuted on high end sets from Samsung, reports CNet.

Re-branded by Samsung as “Internet@TV”, the feature enables users to install mini-apps referred to as “widgets” that offer access to a range of Yahoo services — news, stock quotes, Flickr photos, weather — along with those from third-party services, such as Twitter and eBay.

See also: Deja vu: Internet ‘widgets’ coming to the TV in 2009

Compatible Samsung TVs start at $3,000 for a 46-inch screen, up to $3,800 for a 55 incher. That’s quite a lot of money to spend during the downturn but these are high end models and, along with Internet-connectivity and other media center functionality, feature cutting edge LED screen technology. I wouldn’t upgrade for widgets alone, but if the OLED screen on Nokia’s N85 mobile phone is anything to go by, and I could afford it, I’d certainly be tempted.

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3 Responses to “Yahoo's Widget Channel debuts on new Samsung Internet-connected TVs”

  1. sticks says:

    Hmm, it doesn't work for me at all.. What should I do ?

  2. in Germany we like samsung, but it is to expensive. Next time we will baz it in usa
    Best Regards from GERMANY

  3. versicherungsmakler says:

    in Germany we like samsung, but it is to expensive. Next time we will buy it in usa. Have a nice DAY!

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