Just throwing this out there, I know I'm not the only person that noticed the blurred out Apple logo, and then MacBook Pro clear as day not even 10 seconds later. What exactly was the point of blurring out the Apple logo, YouTube?
All tom foolery aside, YouTube Leanback is apparently the next evolution of YouTube. I remember saying a long time ago, back when YouTube was fairly new that it is the new television, and YouTube Leanback's new take on watching videos is just the next step in the evolution. Cutting out some of the middleman does seem a bit appealing, but at the same time, it's YouTube dude. We already have playlists, and it's not exactly hard to watch what you want to.
The application of YouTube Leanback lies moreso in apps. I can see this being useful due to its compatibility with home theater PCs, and Google TV. There's not too much utility in a dumbed down YouTube if you're using your desktop/laptop, most of the time it would be more useful to track down videos or playlists with precision. But with watching videos on your television, the idea of seamless video after video with easy navigation to get past what you don't want to watch can be appealing.
I wonder what will happen to Cable TV? With Hulu Plus, Netflix, and now this, I wonder if people are going to even bother with paying for digital cable service anymore. Time will tell what new technology will come around the corner to put the final nail in the coffin.
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