Apple TV receives 5.1 update brings shared photo streams and iTunes account swapping

Just when we thought it had been neglected, the Apple TV (gen 2 and gen 3) receives a huge system update that is available right now. Some of the features include general performance and stability improvements, the ability to share photo streams, browse photos and comments and receive notifications of new contents. Users can now send audop content from Apple TV to AirPlay-enabled speakers and devices as well as iTunes account switching so you can (finally) access various iTunes accounts from one device.

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Sony Internet Player with Google TV now available for $200

The Sony Internet Player with Google TV is now officially available in Sony Store retail locations, online at http://store.sony.ca/internetplayer and participating retailers across Canada. There are two new free Canadian Google TV apps just released for the occassion, the TVO On Demand App and the Cineplex App. Hit jump for more details.

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Video: Sony's Internet Player with Google TV demoed, available in August

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Earlier today, Sony launched the first Canadian GoogleTV with their new Internet Player. Some of the cooler features include a new remote control with a trackpad and a touch keyboard. The Internet Player, which will sell for $200 and is available for pre-orders, will start shipping in mid-August. Aside from featuring Google Apps and various types of streaming content, it will also have access to the Chrome browser as well as some Google games. 

Google TV comes to Canada via Sony Internet Player for $200

Sony Canada just announced availability and pricing of the NSZ-GS7, Sony Internet Player with Google TV, originally introduced in January at CES 2012.  This is the long awaited  Google TV device, the Sony Internet Player will be available at retailers nationwide in August 2012, priced at $199.99. Pre-orders begin on June 27, 2012 at Sony’s website at http://store.sony.ca/internetplayer . This marks Google TV's official entrance in the Canadian market even if the service has been around since 2012. Hit jump for all the details of the Sony Internet Player.

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