This is an odd release from Google, but I will give it a try. I’m a big Media Center fan and have it running throughout the house – serving content to everything. Anyway, I am very surprised to see this release from Google, which runs on Google Desktop as a gadget – which is even more odd… From the Google Desktop Blog…
Google Media Server is a Windows application that aims to bridge the gap between Google and your TV. It uses Google Desktop technology such as Desktop gadgets for the administration tool and Google Desktop Search to locate media files. All you need is a PC running Google Desktop and a UPnP-enabled device (e.g. a PlayStation 3). At the touch of a button, you can then:
* Access videos, music, and photos stored on your PC
* View Picasa Web Albums
* Play your favorite YouTube videos
Hmm… seems to work to stream content to your XBOX 360 too… Still confused, but you can follow the discussion regarding this “gadget” here.
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