Intel will unveil Internet TV hybrid

I guess the Apple TV’s market share traction is about to hit a slow bump.  According to The Inquirer, Intel has a prototype of a new Internet TV hybrid.  Intel says they will unveil this new device at CES in Las Vegas.  Intel plans to add widgets which will allow users to chat with friends, order food, and shop online without needing to leave their seats.  The Intel developer toolkit will allow developers to make TV Internet apps using Javascript, XML, HTML, and Flash.  In reality, the gaming consoles are also a competitor in this market segment.  The Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 already have some of these features.  Time will tell what Intel’s true intentions are.