Qplay internet video service to shut down less than 6 months after launch

Qplay may have pedigreed founders (creators of TiVo) but that doesn’t mean it will become successful. That is why the internet video service is shutting down this July 25, which is less than six months since it was launched. Qplay did not specify why they decided to close shop but they say it is not possible for them to keep developing and running the service. One can't help but recall VDIO, which was RDIO's streaming video company that seems to have suffered the same fate as Qplay, closing down while still in its beta phase. 

Source: The Next Web

TiVo creators introduce online video auto-curator Qplay

TiVo has debuted a new streaming box that curates online videos according to your preferences. The Qplay TV adapter plugs into the HDMI port of the television. It comes with a companion iPad app to allow you to customize your interests. The app pulls content from YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Vimeo, and Instagram. The company plans to add more sources in the future. Viewers can also curate clips via a browser bookmark and share these to friends or to other Qplay users outside your network.

The app will then generate curated playlists or “Qs” according to your choices. There are regular Qs based on interests and Social Qs based on the content your friends share on Facebook and Twitter. You can watch the videos on your TV or on the iPad app. The device is up for pre-order at $49 with limited amounts currently being shipped.

Source: Slash Gear