[Cialug] Fwd: Project Update #16: Matchstick - The Streaming Stick Built on Firefox OS by Matchstick.tv

Tue Feb 10 14:47:02 CST 2015

I was merely pointing out this is actually not an uncommon problem.

On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, jim kraai <jimgkraai at gmail.com> wrote:

> Matt,
>
> I've kept up on this one precisely because it _doesn't_ fall into the
> normal "80% of stuff is hard" rule.
>
> This project has two features that seem to be pretty unique to this case:
>
> 1. It appears that industry behemoths TCL and Phillips are
> paying MatchstickTV to delay the product so TCL and Phillips can have early
> and exclusive access to the technology
>
> 2. MatchstickTV has said they intend to deliver a wholly different product
> than what they pitched
>
> --jim
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 1:33 PM, Matthew Nuzum <newz at bearfruit.org
> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>
> > This happens pretty often on Kickstarter. Some times a final product is
> > never delivered. You know how it goes, the first 80% of a project is
> easy.
> > It's that last 20% that gets you every time. Everybody gets started on
> the
> > path and says, "this is great, this is easy, we can sell this!" and then
> > when they actually have to deliver realize it isn't so easy.
> >
> > On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 10:51 PM, Tim Wilson <tim_linux at wilson-home.com
> <javascript:;>>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Wow.  What are the odds this actually happens?  I thought a 4 month
> wait
> > > was bad, now it's been delayed another 6 months.  That doesn't very
> > > promising.
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 2:08 PM, Jeffrey Ollie <jeffrey.ollie at gmail.com
> <javascript:;>>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > > > From: Kickstarter <no-reply at kickstarter.com <javascript:;>>
> > > > Date: Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM
> > > > Subject: Project Update #16: Matchstick - The Streaming Stick Built
> on
> > > > Firefox OS by Matchstick.tv
> > > > To: jeffrey.ollie at gmail.com <javascript:;>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >     [image: Kickstarter]
> > > > <
> > > >
> > >
> >
> http://e3.kickstarter.com/mpss/c/5wA/6TYCAA/t.1kb/Q0Ewkng8RxuiTkNYeZqKCQ/h0/Kvh8eyEDYxccobuZZtapCapiCTt1zUTZ1STvm-2BU-2BsnNC-2FM9rJ2XaWO4WphcITkAP
> > > > >
> > > > #16     February Update – Product Delay, Hardware, DRM, Content, and
> > > more!
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> > > >
> > >
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> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Posted by Matchstick.tv
> > > >
> > > > Hello Matchstick Fans!
> > > >
> > > > We’ll cut to the chase; *Matchstick is not going to ship in
> February. *
> > > >
> > > > It’s been a very busy couple of months and we’ve had to make some
> hard
> > > > decisions about how to move forward. We’ve decided to release the
> > product
> > > > when it is ready, and anticipate that to be in August 2015. Let us
> > > explain
> > > > more.
> > > >
> > > > Matchstick is, at its core, a group effort to bring a solid, open,
> and
> > > > affordable alternative to the world of video streaming. Manufacturing
> > is
> > > > hard, but the totality of what makes a product experience complete
> > > includes
> > > > so much more. That collaborative effort includes the hardware, the
> > > > software, the content providers, and of course, the independent
> > > developers
> > > > that will build on the Matchstick platform.
> > > >
> > > > *Hardware:* We want to update the hardware. We’ve been looking at a
> > > number
> > > > of exciting applications and potential experiences for Matchstick and
> > > we’ve
> > > > determined we need to give it as much power as possible. So we’ve
> been
> > > > looking to increase the CPU power from a dual core to a quad core
> chip.
> > > > We’ve also been looking into common issues with Wi-Fi performance.
> > > Because
> > > > of the location of most HMDI ports on HDTVs, many similar products
> have
> > > > Wi-Fi connectivity issues. We’ve spent some considerable time
> reviewing
> > > > ways to improve the antenna to ensure a consistent connection that
> some
> > > of
> > > > the applications will require. We’ll keep you posted of course on the
> > > > newest stats and specifics! Finally, we are eating the cost to
> improve
> > > the
> > > > hardware, and passing along the benefits of improved hardware to our
> > > > backers. It’s a cost we are willingly paying for the promise of a
> > better
> > > > product.
> > > >
> > > > *Software:* With a new processor, we have some new opportunities.
> > > > Matchstick, with Firefox OS inside, is being updated to support DRM
> > > > (Digital Rights Management) capability. As you know, many premium
> > content
> > > > providers such as Netflix require DRM support. Matchstick has
> > undertaken
> > > > the mission to develop DRM as an independent project with the open
> > source
> > > > community. In fact, we’d love for you to get involved! If you’re a
> > > > developer specializing in EME, MSE, and CDM technologies, we’d love
> to
> > > hear
> > > > from you. We plan to use the Microsoft PlayReady technology and are
> > > excited
> > > > to bring premium content to Matchstick. We’ll keep you updated as we
> > work
> > > > to contribute newly developed source codes for DRM back to the open
> > > > community. It’s our goal to make sure open source technology doesn’t
> > mean
> > > > 2nd tier content and experiences!
> > > >
> > > > *Content Providers:* We are continually in talks with all the content
> > you
> > > > will want to experience on your Matchstick. DRM is a barrier and has
> > > become
> > > > our primary focus, and as we work to nail that down we continue to
> > > explore
> > > > new opportunities to upgrade the entire Matchstick experience. We
> have
> > > been
> > > > looking at some very exciting possibilities! We can’t wait to show
> you
> > in
> > > > the coming months.
> > > >
> > > > *Independent developers:* We’ve seen some incredible possible use
> cases
> > > for
> > > > Matchstick and want to make sure the developer community’s creativity
> > is
> > > > not hindered by hardware or software limitations. We feel strongly
> > about
> > > > supporting developers with something much more than a hacked
> Chromecast
> > > > type device. The updates to Matchstick will ensure that.
> > > >
> > > > We’ve learned a lot about Matchstick since last fall. Most
> importantly,
> > > we
> > > > learned that we had struck a nerve with consumers and brands alike.
> So
> > > > we’ve been working to make sure we build a community not just a
> > product.
> > > > We’ve been arranging partnerships, hiring team members, and taking
> > steps
> > > to
> > > > ensure Matchstick is more than just a one off product and will be
> > > > announcing more partnerships, hires, and even some further funding in
> > the
> > > > coming months.
> > > >
> > > > So there it is! We hope you agree it’s better to make a small
> sacrifice
> > > now
> > > > for a bigger gain later. Our goal is to bring a whole new way of
> > > > interacting with the screens around you with an easy to use,
> powerful,
> > > and
> > > > customizable platform. We have big ambitions, but with your help, we
> > are
> > > > certain we can get there. Thanks for all of your support!
> > > >
> > > > - The Matchstick Team
> > > >
> > > > PS- Speaking of support - We've also Implemented our support and
> > > developer
> > > > center!
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> > > >
> > >
> >
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> > > > >
> > > > Be sure to check it out when you get a chance, especially if you are
> > > among
> > > > our esteemed developers!
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