HP Labs intros Internet TV in India

BANGALORE, INDIA: HP India Labs has developed a new set-up-box device called Vayu Internet Device, VInD, which will allow users to access the Internet using television sets, says a report on The Times of India.

The yet to be launched device will work with both regular and high-end, HD LCD/LED TVs and is supposedly to cost about Rs. 5000, it adds.

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"There’s a ‘Task Genie‘ that stores all the apps and various operations can be performed on the apps with the help of remote control. The installed apps include stock prices, weather report, train status information etc. The ‘Web Tuner‘ will allow users to categorize for the websites. For example Tech/Engineering News category can accommodate CrazyEngineers.  The ‘Library‘ feature will enable users to store photos, videos and documents. ‘Mobile Phone Pairing‘ will allow pairing of mobile devices with the Vayu Internet Device," the report notes.