Re:Ask HN: What do you wish someone would build?
by djfergus on Saturday September 24, 2016 @02:53AM
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Right. So I imagine the OP would like a reliable service and not have to keep playing whack-a-mole chasing unauthorised sources.
A lot of the 10ft apps available on e.g. Amazon Fire TV etc fall short here too - I don't want to keep selecting the next 3 min clip, just instantly play me a curated stream.
The issue is not technical, its the usual problem with audio/video content and vested interests - regional locks, contracts, existing cash cows etc etc. Tough for a startup to negotiate deals against Eddy Cue, I see the solution coming from the big tech Cos...
A lot of the 10ft apps available on e.g. Amazon Fire TV etc fall short here too - I don't want to keep selecting the next 3 min clip, just instantly play me a curated stream.
Mark Cuban had good thoughts on TV vs VOD many years ago e.g. http://blogmaverick.com/2010/10/26/the-value-of-your-time-an...
The issue is not technical, its the usual problem with audio/video content and vested interests - regional locks, contracts, existing cash cows etc etc. Tough for a startup to negotiate deals against Eddy Cue, I see the solution coming from the big tech Cos...