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Inexpensive Streaming Sticks

The Mozilla MatchStick is a Budget-Friendly Chromecast Alernative

— January 22, 2015 — Tech
The Mozilla MatchStick is an affordable HDMI streaming stick that is priced at only $12. Mozilla, known for their speedy Firefox web browser and recent smartphone launch have released a video streaming solution that is a less expensive alternative to Google's Chromecast and Apple's Apple TV platforms.

While Chromecast will set you back $35, the Mozilla MatchStick offers similar capabilities for a fraction of the price. The product's $12 deal isn't going to be around for long though and is available for a limited time through Kickstarter. Once its limited time offer ends, the product's final price is set at $25, a rate that still manages to beat those of more expensive competitors.

MatchStick will run on the Firefox OS and will appeal to fans of the popular Firefox web browser.
Trend Themes
1. Low-cost Streaming Devices - The growing interest in affordable streaming sticks creates opportunities for companies to develop and market innovative streaming devices that cater to budget-conscious consumers.
2. Alternative to Expensive Streaming Devices - The emergence of alternative, budget-friendly streaming sticks highlights an opportunity for disruption in the streaming device market.
3. Firefox-enabled Streaming Devices - The release of a streaming stick running on the Firefox OS shows a trend toward creating more affordable and accessible products with open-source software.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Inexpensive streaming sticks create opportunities for consumer electronics companies to innovate in the streaming device market and offer affordable options to consumers.
2. Entertainment - The trend towards lower-cost streaming sticks could disrupt the entertainment industry, as more affordable devices increase access to online streaming content.
3. Technology - The emergence of budget-friendly streaming devices highlights an opportunity for tech companies to develop and market innovative products that cater to a growing interest in low-cost streaming options.
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