Last year, we had a demo of the TV godbox we reported on last summer by Building B—now Sezmi. If anything, their claims have actually gotten bolder: They’re promising the “first complete TV 2.0 solution” that rolls up traditional TV with movies, on-demand, DVR and internet video, all presented seamlessly to viewers. That’s a tall order, and moreover, an extremely complicated one.
The do-it-all set-top box market’s about to get even more crowded, the newest kid on the block coming from start-up Building B. Their hook: wireless delivery of traditional TV content in HD, plus VOD and web video without a PC. The catch: They’re not so forthcoming with the details in regards to the tech it’s using for delivery or prices for either the box or the service. More »
