https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/09/18/facebook-launches-portal-tv-in-new-streaming-television-push/

Facebook on Wednesday took another step in its efforts to gain a piece of the home video-communications market by taking the wraps off of Portal TV, and new set-top box for streaming TV programs and video chats.

Facebook said in a company blog post that Portal TV will cost $149 and go on sale Nov. 5. The device will include streaming TV apps from the likes of Amazon Prime Video, Showtime, Starz, and Facebook’s own Facebook Watch streaming service. Portal TV will also let people make video calls over their TVs with Facebook’s Messenger service and its WhatsApp chat app.