The stand-out features of the Kylo browser that distinguish it from alternative options are the ease of on-screen form filling and the overscan correction facility. There is an auto-hide option so that the address bar and other navigation buttons can be configured to auto-hide when not in use, a 'barber pole' effect remains at the bottom of the. May 12, 2020 Torch Browser also brings built-in support for torrents allowing users to download torrent files without needing third-party software. The browser also comes with a music extension allowing users to listen to their favorite music without paying anything. Finally, there’s a game extension which allows users to play browser powered games for free.
| Developer(s) | Hillcrest Labs |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 19, 2010[1] |
| Engine | Gecko[citation needed] |
| Operating system | Windows (XP SP2 and later), Mac OS X |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Web browser |
| Website | kylo.tv |
Kylo is a discontinued open-sourceweb browser developed by Hillcrest Labs for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. Initially released in 2010, the browser features a 10-foot user interface, with large fonts and buttons that make it easy to see from across the room, making it especially suitable for use with a home theater PC connected directly to a high-definitiontelevision.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
In 2011, Kylo was a CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Innovations Awards honoree in the category of online audio/video content.[12]
On May 15, 2012, Kylo was released as open source software under the terms of the Mozilla Public License[13]
The browser was abandoned after Hillcrest was acquired by CEVA in July 2019.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Kylo Community | Kylo 0.6 Beta Released'. Kylo.tv. Archived from the original on 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ^'Kylo Is a Big-Screen, TV-Optimized Web Browser'. Lifehacker.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Breen, Christopher (2010-03-21). 'First look: Kylo media browser'. Macworld. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo - The Web Browser Built For Televisions'. Makeuseof.com. 2007-10-31. Archived from the original on 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Ganapati, Priya (2010-03-22). 'Kylo Web Browser Targets TV Couch Potatoes | Wired Business'. Wired.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo: Web Browser For Large 1080p HD TV Screen'. Addictivetips.com. 2010-06-07. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Lowensohn, Josh (2010-05-25). 'Kylo, the Web browser for your TV, gets geeky | Apple Talk - CNET News'. News.cnet.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo - A Web Browser For Media Center | Making Windows Easy - All Things Microsoft, Software, and the Web'. Making Windows Easy. 2010-10-18. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo TV Web Browser Announced for Windows and Mac HTPCs'. eHomeUpgrade. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Evans, Joel (2010-03-22). 'Kylo browser brings the web to your TV without the squint'. ZDNet. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Carr, Austin (2010-10-05). 'Kylo Offers Alternative to Google TV | Fast Company | Business + Innovation'. Fast Company. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'2011 Innovations Awards Honorees: Home Entertainment | TechHive'. Pcworld.com. 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Hillcrest Labs Turns Kylo® Web Browser for TV Over to Open Source... - ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/'. Prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
External links[edit]
| Developer(s) | Hillcrest Labs |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 19, 2010[1] |
| Engine | Gecko[citation needed] |
| Operating system | Windows (XP SP2 and later), Mac OS X |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Web browser |
| Website | kylo.tv |
Kylo is a discontinued open-sourceweb browser developed by Hillcrest Labs for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. Initially released in 2010, the browser features a 10-foot user interface, with large fonts and buttons that make it easy to see from across the room, making it especially suitable for use with a home theater PC connected directly to a high-definitiontelevision.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
In 2011, Kylo was a CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Innovations Awards honoree in the category of online audio/video content.[12]
On May 15, 2012, Kylo was released as open source software under the terms of the Mozilla Public License[13]
The browser was abandoned after Hillcrest was acquired by CEVA in July 2019.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Kylo Community | Kylo 0.6 Beta Released'. Kylo.tv. Archived from the original on 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ^'Kylo Is a Big-Screen, TV-Optimized Web Browser'. Lifehacker.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Breen, Christopher (2010-03-21). 'First look: Kylo media browser'. Macworld. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo - The Web Browser Built For Televisions'. Makeuseof.com. 2007-10-31. Archived from the original on 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Ganapati, Priya (2010-03-22). 'Kylo Web Browser Targets TV Couch Potatoes | Wired Business'. Wired.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo: Web Browser For Large 1080p HD TV Screen'. Addictivetips.com. 2010-06-07. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Lowensohn, Josh (2010-05-25). 'Kylo, the Web browser for your TV, gets geeky | Apple Talk - CNET News'. News.cnet.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo - A Web Browser For Media Center | Making Windows Easy - All Things Microsoft, Software, and the Web'. Making Windows Easy. 2010-10-18. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Kylo TV Web Browser Announced for Windows and Mac HTPCs'. eHomeUpgrade. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Evans, Joel (2010-03-22). 'Kylo browser brings the web to your TV without the squint'. ZDNet. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^Carr, Austin (2010-10-05). 'Kylo Offers Alternative to Google TV | Fast Company | Business + Innovation'. Fast Company. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'2011 Innovations Awards Honorees: Home Entertainment | TechHive'. Pcworld.com. 2010-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
- ^'Hillcrest Labs Turns Kylo® Web Browser for TV Over to Open Source... - ROCKVILLE, Md., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/'. Prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2013-11-02.
External links[edit]
Kylo Browser Alternatives List