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It was only a matter of time before we saw the Internet infiltrate our television, and it looks like Verizon is ready to launch their new type of Widget/App store for FiOS subscribers.  Verizon has been working with Facebook, Twitter, Veoh, Blip.tv, ESPN, and Dailymotion in order to bring the best of the web to the TV.  All FiOS users will have access to these great services and Internet video via the new Widget Bazaar. 

In terms of the Widget Bazaar, subscribers will have the ability to update Facebook statuses, view friends profiles, as well as pictures.  For Twitter users, you have the ability to check out tweets pertaining to the program or movie you are currently watching.  It isn’t simply Twitter on the television, Verizon wants to tailor Twitter to what you are currently watching.  At this time, it is not possible to tweet from your television, but that should come to fruition in the future. 

If you participate in ESPN’s Fantasy Football game, you have the ability to view real time Fantasy Football points and statistics, box scores, rosters, and additional player information.  This is free of charge as long as you are a member with ESPN’s Fantasy program. 

If you are a Home Media DVR subscriber, then you will be happy to know you have access to Internet video such as Blip.tv, Dailymotion, and Veoh.  For those of us who like to amass a large video collection, you have the ability to view videos stored on your PC through your television.  Both of these services are free of charge. 

For additional app development, Verizon plans to release the SDK in order to allow open development of new widgets for FiOS subscribers.  More developers will have the ability to reach a wider audience, not just mobile users, and make a profit.  Verizon hopes to add more free and monetary apps to the Widget Bazaar. 

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