SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Google Inc. believes it has come up with the technology to unite Web surfing with channel surfing on televisions.

To reach the long-elusive goal, Google has joined forces with Sony Corp., Intel Corp. and Logitech International. The companies unveiled their much-anticipated plan for a “smart” TV on Thursday.

The TVs are expected to go on sale in the fall in Best Buy stores. Pricing won’t be announced until later in the year. Sales of the TVs will be limited to the U.S. this year before expanding into other countries.

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