Why Is Facebook Developing a “Portal Box” for TVs?
When Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) launched its Portal smart screens last November, many critics derided it as a tone-deaf move that ignored the company's privacy and security debacles. However, Facebook stood by the Portal and announced that it would introduce two new models this fall.
Last October, a report from Cheddar claimed that Facebook was developing a camera-equipped device for TVs which would offer video chat features alongside streaming content. The Information recently revealed more details about the device, claiming that Facebook approached Disney, Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) to launch streaming videos on the platform.
The Information claims that the device will resemble other set-top boxes and that it could arrive this fall alongside Facebook's updated Portal devices. But would anyone actually buy a Facebook-developed set-top box with a built-in camera?
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