Amazon Said to Challenge Tivo With Live TV Recorder

The transcript discusses Amazon's strategy in the TV space, focusing on their efforts to compete with cable companies and TV device makers like Roku and TiVo. Amazon aims to dominate the TV market by offering devices with large storage for live TV streaming, similar to TiVo. They are expanding their Fire TV ecosystem, which includes various devices like the Fire TV stick and cube, and partnerships with brands like Toshiba and Insignia. The discussion also touches on Amazon's internal naming strategy for their devices, using code names like 'Frank'.

What is Amazon's new device similar to, and what functionality does it offer?

• A Roku device, offering gaming capabilities

• A TiVo device, allowing live TV streaming and recording

• A Chromecast, enabling screen mirroring

• An Apple TV, providing app-based content

Why is Amazon interested in offering live TV content?

• To compete with music streaming services

• To offer educational programming

• To replace traditional radio services

• To provide content that is not available on demand

Which companies has Amazon partnered with for their physical TVs?

• Insignia and Toshiba

• LG and Panasonic

• Philips and Vizio

• Sony and Samsung

What is a unique feature of the Fire TV Cube?

• It allows voice control of the Fire TV

• It has a built-in DVD player

• It supports 3D content

• It can be used as a gaming console

What is the significance of the code name 'Frank' in Amazon's device strategy?

• It is an internal code name following an alphabetical order

• It is a marketing campaign for Fire TV

• It represents a new software update

• It is the official name of a new product