set-top boxes

Facebook launches Portal TV, a $149 video chat set-top box

Facebook wants to take over your television with a clip-on camera for video calling, AR gaming and content co-watching. If you can get past the creepiness, the new Portal TV lets you hang out with fri

Amazon Could Launch Qualcomm-Powered Games Console And Media Box By End Of Year

Amazon is working on a games console, according to rumors from Game Informer and backed up by rumblings we've heard at TechCrunch as well. Game Informer says we'll see the device by end of year, possi

Microsoft Reportedly Plans Stripped-Down Xbox Set-Top Box To Compete With Apple TV, Roku

Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming console has given the company a good foothold in the living room, but the company apparently isn't content with that and wants to increase traction with a new lower-cost de

Vudu set-top boxes to get Brightcove videos, starting with Sony MyPlay

<img src="https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/myplay-215x120.jpg" width="215" height="120" />Streaming video platform <a href="https://techcrunch.com/tag/brightcove/">Brightcove</a> has