Sigma Designs, Inc. announced they have teamed up with Boxee, Inc. to develop a new cloud-based entertainment solution on Sigma's UXL processor. Sigma and Boxee are working together to make it plug and play easy for manufacturers to embed Boxee's software with Cloud-based DVR, Internet applications and unique social TV guide inside their next generation televisions. Contrary to the simplistic application integrations that have been done in the past, the Sigma UXL processor enables TV manufacturers to add best in class TV and DVR functionality to their range of Smart TVs without the need for in-house development resources.

OEMs and ODMs are expected to benefit from a turnkey, zero-touch solution resulting in quicker time to market for less money. Boxee's innovative software supports premium broadcast channels like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS, Univision and other broadcast networks as well as a revolutionary Cloud-based DVR. Boxee's unique Cloud DVR allows consumers to record unlimited shows and movies, store them in the cloud, and access them at home or on the go from their TV, computer, tablet and mobile devices.

Boxee's solution also has easy access to top-tier Internet applications, which can be customized by each manufacturer. Key Features: Full turn-key solution; Zero touch integration; No retail maintenance; Boxee's interface; TV Channels + Internet Apps + DVR in one device; Social TV discovery with Facebook integration; World's first Cloud DVR with unlimited recordings; Integrated second-screen experience with DVR playback from anywhere; Fast time-to-market.