Third-party set-top boxes from companies such as TiVO or Fire TV from Amazon haven’t been able to get easy access to cable content. But now, a major push to change that is sparking a policy fight in Washington involving some of America’s biggest companies, ranging from Google to Comcast. The outcome could define how Americans watch television shows for years to come.
Source: Why Google and TiVo are facing off against Comcast and Hollywood – The Washington Post