Google had all the pieces from content hosting (YouTube) to software delivery (Google TV, Android) to penetration in the living room (Motorola Home) but seems to have not been able to assemble the puzzle together into a compelling offering.

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They also say they're not breaking any copyright laws, since they merely link to content instead of hosting it on their own site.

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"File hosting services need to be more proactive in ensuring they are not hosting illegal content, " said its chief executive Geoff Taylor.

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