Google acquires Sage TV

Google has acquired set-top box specialist Sage TV in a move that is likely to see the company integrate Sage TV’s software with its Google TV platform.

Nine-year-old Sage TV specialises in developing software and technology that lets users create and control media from multiple devices. In a statement, Sage TV said: “We’ve seen how Google’s developer efforts are designed to stimulate innovation across the web, and as developers have played a core role in the success of SageTV, we think our shared vision for open technology will help us advance the online entertainment experience. We look forward to joining Google.”