Apple TV is getting some competition from Blockbuster
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Rafat Ali wrote at paidContent.org , “Video retailer Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI), in the middle of a big reorg of its offline rental business, is working on a set-top device for streaming films directly to TV sets, similar to what Netflix (NSDQ: NFLX) announced at CES this year with LG Electronics (SEO: 066570).” He continued, “Much like Netflix, BB will be working with a consumer electronics company to share the set-top box costs.”
