For hardware, Google has its own dedicated Network Box with a four-port gigabit Ethernet router and 802.11n WiFi, a TV Box with live viewing and a WiFi access point as well as a Storage Box DVR with 2TB of data and the ability to record eight shows at once.
These examples collectively point to a media environment that fuses viewing, sharing, participation and embedded marketing, which has its share of critics.
The low lights and cosy space are a real plus, but there is very limited viewing space so getting there early is the best way to secure a decent vantage point.