Company:Sookbox

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Sookbox
TypeLLC
IndustryConsumer Electronics
Founded2011
HeadquartersCambridge, Massachusetts
Key people
Dave Sukoff, Founder
ProductsSookbox Server; Sookbox Framework Software; Stream Runner
Number of employees
7[1]
Websitewww.sookbox.com

Sookbox LLC is an American, privately held, consumer electronics company that develops and sells distributed media servers. The company is based in Cambridge, MA, in proximity of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was founded in 2011 by Dave Sukoff and a group of MIT undergraduates.[2]

Company profile

The company was founded in May 2011 by Dave Sukoff and a group of MIT undergraduates. In 2012, the company closed on a round of funding.[3]

Personal cloud

Sookbox connects televisions and stereos in a home through one centralized server.[4][5]

The Sookbox server is a black box that stores and serves media, communicates with handheld devices that are the controllers, and outputs content to all connected televisions and stereos in a user's Personal Cloud.[6] It also serves content from the Internet.[7] The Browser controller is novel.[8]

The handheld devices can be iOS or Android.[9]

Also in development is the Stream Runner, which enables connectivity to devices throughout the cloud.[10]

Accolades

In January, 2013, Sookbox unveiled as part of the Eureka Park at International CES.[11][12]

On January 29, 2013, Sookbox was named one of 5 to follow by the Boston Business Journal.[13]

In February, Sookbox was asked to be the featured new technology giveaway at the Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles .[14] Argo (2012 Film) and Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston picked up the device that allows users to enjoy media and applications on whatever device they choose, all controlled from their handheld.[15][16] Chris Tucker watched himself in Rush Hour (1998 film) played via the Sookbox.[17]

In April, Sookbox was a keynote presenter at a joint Verizon-MIT conference on the connected home.[18] Founder Dave Sukoff presented the Sookbox vision for an IP-connected home.[19]

In May, Sookbox became a finalist for the 2013 MITX Innovation Awards.[20]

In May, Sookbox co-founder and CTO Cyrus Vafadari was named to the Capital One Academic All-District team for his participation on the MIT Track & Field team.[21]

In June, Sookbox won the People's Choice Award at the 2013 MITX Innovation Awards by a large margin.[22] Sookbox was also named as a finalist for the Technovation award at CE Week in New York.[23]

References

  1. ↑ Sookbox Launches Cloud-based Music, Video Device Retrieved May 31, 2013
  2. ↑ MIT Students Bring The Cloud To Your Home Retrieved May 31, 2013
  3. ↑ Sookbox Raises $575K Retrieved May 31, 2013
  4. ↑ New electronics often face a marketing thicket Retrieved May 31, 2013
  5. ↑ What's New In Consumer Electronics Retrieved July 2, 2013
  6. ↑ Cambridge-Based Sookbox Connects Media and Devices Retrieved May 31, 2013
  7. ↑ How to Play Your Music & Videos on Any TV or Stereo in the World from Your Smartphone Retrieved May 31, 2013
  8. ↑ Finding Value in the Venetian Retrieved May 31, 2013
  9. ↑ Sookbox Retrieved May 31, 2013
  10. ↑ Sookbox – A personal cloud without barriers Retrieved May 31, 2013
  11. ↑ SOOKBOX: A PERSONAL CLOUD WITHOUT BARRIERS Retrieved May 31, 2013
  12. ↑ CES 2013: 5 Great Gadgets for Moms Retrieved May 31, 2013
  13. ↑ Startup Watch: 5 to follow Retrieved May 31, 2013
  14. ↑ grabs goodie bags at Spirit Awards gift lounge Retrieved May 31, 2013
  15. ↑ Caught in the Act Retrieved May 31, 2013
  16. ↑ The Hottest Stars Hit The Hottest Gifting Lounge For The Independent Spirit Awards Retrieved May 31, 2013
  17. ↑ Stars Get Into the Indie Spirit the Day Before Oscars Retrieved May 31, 2013
  18. ↑ Your Home on Broadband Steroids Retrieved May 31, 2013
  19. ↑ Digital Media Unleashed Retrieved May 31, 2013
  20. ↑ MITX names finalists in 2013 Innovation Awards Retrieved May 31, 2013
  21. ↑ Three Members of MIT Men's Track & Field Team Named to Capital One Academic All-District Team Retrieved May 31, 2013
  22. ↑ Top Prize at MITX Innovation Awards Retrieved June 4, 2013
  23. ↑ Record-Breaking CE Week Concludes in New York City Retrieved July 1, 2013


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