Web television a reality

The IT company has been working in conjunction with TV manufacturers such as Samsung and Sony on what it describes as ‘TV Widgets’. The technology allows internet services and online media to be accessed from television sets and will be available in the Spring. Patrick Barry, vp of Yahoo’s Connected TV division, said: “Yahoo has combined key attributes of the internet, including openness, community and personalisation with the power of television. By creating this revolutionary new internet experience and combining our technology with the global distribution of major consumer electronics partners, we enable customers to access the relevant information and content to enhance their television watching experience.”