by Martin Bryant, The Next Web
Imagine a future where TV shows are social by design. Gameshows could have teams of contestants made up of viewers who volunteer and participate direct from their sofas, interacting via on-TV controls and maybe even Project Natal / Nintendo Wii-style motion sensors. Meanwhile, the ‘backchannel’ discussion currently taking place on Twitter could be integrated directly into the programme. By supporting participation via the TV itself, the discussion would be opened up to a wider audience of people who prefer not to use computers while viewing.
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