Snapstick pipes web video from PCs, iPads to TV
updated 10:25 am EST, Thu December 9, 2010
Snapstick starts private beta of web-to-TV stream
Snapstick today started up a private beta of a combination device and app that promises web video on TVs. The self-titled feature takes web video links from a computer, iPad or other iOS device and broadcasts it to a receiver hub attached to the TV with its namesake snap gesture. Unlike even AirPlay, it pushes the full website and can give more on-screen info than mobile apps, including Flash.
Since it relies on the device making the request to send the content, it's only limited by what that device can find and doesn't need a separate remote, the company said. Multiple devices can steer a single receiver. The platform also serves as potentially superior alternative to the Apple TV, Google TV and other hubs, since it could skirt around blocks by Hulu and other services trying to artificially steer customers away from free Internet video on a TV.
Snapstick hasn't given an estimate for when it plans to exit the beta phase or provided prices and technical details. It has said that its long-term plans could include integrating the receiver into TVs and other media devices. [via CrunchGear]
