Set-top box co. Sezmi cuts staff despite new $33M

Set-top box co. Sezmi cuts staff despite new $33M

Personalized television service Sezmi announced that it has laid off about 20 of its employees even though it just brought in a $33 million tranche of an anticipated $51.5 million third round of funding. The Belmont, Calif. company cited the poor economy as its rationale…. Continue Reading

Roundup: A tragedy on Justin.tv, Obama’s cell records improperly accessed and more

Roundup: A tragedy on Justin.tv, Obama’s cell records improperly accessed and more

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19 year old commits suicide on Justin.tv — The young man overdosed on pills while streaming live. People watching apparently weren’t sure if it was serious or not, but once they were, they alerted the police. By then it was too late. NewTeeVee… Continue Reading

Sezmi to launch TV 2.0 in competition with big players

Sezmi to launch TV 2.0 in competition with big players

Sezmi, a start-formerly known as Building B, plans to change the way we watch TV through a combination of broadband and over-the-air television.

The Belmont, Calif., company promises to give consumers a new option for pay TV and an easy way to watch movies, TV, and… Continue Reading