Google's Chromecast may be getting some competition from Mozilla. According to GigaOm , Mozilla is creating a Firefox OS-powered streaming stick that is similar to Google's offering in both size and functionality.

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GigaOm obtained a prototype of the alleged device, which is currently being shared with a small group of developers. At this point, it is unknown what the streaming stick will be called, how much it will cost, or who will handle manufacturing duties.What is known at this point is some of its functionality. The Firefox stick was able to duplicate Chromecast's casting capabilities from the Android YouTube app to a television, although its not entirely known what it will be fully capable of if or when it launches.It is said that Mozilla's device and the software won't be as restrictive as Chomecast, and that developers could potentially make it compatible with apps found on products running different operating systems, such as Windows Phone devices or Amazon's new Fire phone . Manufacturers may also be able to freely create their own specific hardware that utilizes the software, which could potentially make the platform more widely available than Chromecast.While a release time frame was not provided, GigaOm suggests that it may not be long before we officially see Mozilla's new streaming stick.

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