Jason Notte’s article in The Street, quotes financial pundits in the tech sector, predicting the demise of certain technologies and formats based on multi-function capabilities of handheld devices. The article identifies six devices for extinction. For the record, we wouldn’t bet on all of these devices completely disappearing. Many technologies have coexisted peacefully over the years for various reasons. Still, we thought you’d find the subject stimulating. Tell us what you think. 

A recent Los Angeles Times article reports fears within the broadcast entertainment industry about Google’s plan to join the Internet with traditional television. It will be known as Google TV, and it will allow viewers to watch TV shows and movies, independent of broadcast networks or cable channels. The setup would require a TV or set-top box with Google software (scheduled for stores this fall), a connection to the Internet, and a keyboard. iPhone or Android phones will also be able to operate Google TV.