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Roku announces official support for USB drives

, Feb 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Media fans that use a Roku XD|S or HD-XR media steaming device will be glad to hear that a new update is coming for both of the devices. The new update adds a feature that lots of people that own the devices have been waiting for. The feature is called Rocku USB Media player. Read The Full Story

Dear Logitech: The Revue Is Overpriced

, Jan 22nd 2011 Discuss [8]

I’m a firm believer in Google TV. I think the platform has more promise than any other software running on set-top boxes today. With the right vision and some fulfilment on promises Google has made in the past, I think it’s quite possible for the company’s platform to entirely change the way we enjoy entertainment in the living room.

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Roku adds first cable channel with WealthTV subscription

, Jan 18th 2011 Discuss [0]

Cable has come to Roku, though don't expect content miracles; as of today, WealthTV is available on the set-top streamer. Priced at $2.99 per month, the streaming cable channel includes world travel, cars, food, fashion, news and movie programming, together with an on-demand catalog. Read The Full Story

Call Me When Streaming Matches Blu-ray

, Jan 15th 2011 Discuss [23]

I’ll be the first to admit that when Blu-ray first launched, I was skeptical. I wasn’t sure if the new technology was a worthwhile investment for someone like me. Sure, it delivered more storage and higher-quality video and audio, but I simply saw it as another way to take my hard-earned cash for little benefit over DVD.

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Roku hits one billionth stream; Users average 10hrs viewing per week

, Jan 5th 2011 Discuss [1]

Roku has announced that it has recently served its one billionth stream of content, hot on the heels of confirmation that one million of the company's streaming STBs had been sold. According to the company, Roku viewers averaged over 11 hours of playback per week, and Roku reckons its user-base now matches the reach of a top-10 cable company. Read The Full Story

Roku sales doubled as Apple TV brought halo effect to streaming media

, Dec 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple TV may be headed to the 1m sales mark, but that doesn't mean streaming rivals are quaking in their boots. Roku CEO Anthony Wood is actually thankful to Apple for the new Apple TV, telling Business Insider that sales of his products doubled at the time of the Cupertino device's launch. He credits new attention and awareness of the streaming media category - fuelled by Apple's massive marketing push - for Roku getting on toward selling its 1 millionth box by the end of 2010. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: December 13 2010

, Dec 13th 2010 Discuss [0]

Ruh roh! KIN Studio is shutting down as Verizon pulls plug in January 2011! That's big tween news. Then there was some sweet stuff over the weekend and early early in the morning: Why I’m Willing to Give 3D TV A Try, a column by Don. We begin our fabulous "Week With" the L1 v2 Laser Pico Projector starting with a Hands-on and Unboxing. We've got a fabulous Nexus S unboxing and hands-on, and if you're feeling like some sassy speeds hang out on our LG VL600 LTE modem review. Keep cruzin. All this and MORE on SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up! Read The Full Story

Roku add 1080p HD to XR streamers with 2.9 firmware update

, Dec 13th 2010 Discuss [0]

Roku has pushed out the latest firmware update for its Netflix streamers, with 2.9-b1509 bringing 1080p HD support to the older Roku XR STBs and various other Hulu optimizations that affect all models. Hulu streams should now start playing quicker, and be more resilient to higher-latency networks. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus officially launches at $7.99 per month; hits Roku today

, Nov 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

The Hulu Plus subscription service has officially launched, and as rumored Hulu has cut pricing from the $9.99 of the preview program. Now priced at $7.99 per month, the streaming media service is also making its debut on Roku set-top boxes (as promised back in October), while PS3 owners can also download the Hulu Plus application as long as they have a PlayStation Network account. Read The Full Story

Roku Sends Out Roku 2.8 Firmware Update, Adds UI Improvements

, Nov 5th 2010 Discuss [3]

If you've already got your Roku set-top box, and you're happy with it, then you've probably been wanting an update to the User Interface for a little while now. Perhaps not a major one, but one that that at least made it look a little prettier, and added a few details. That time has finally arrived, as Roku has begun to push out the Roku 2.8 firmware update this morning. Read The Full Story

PlayOn yanked from Roku over legal fears?

, Oct 29th 2010 Discuss [0]

You snooze, you lose; if you'd been holding off installing the PlayOn channel to Roku's streaming boxes after it showed up at the start of this week, it looks like you're too late.  Roku has removed the option over "the possibility of legal exposure" as neither they, nor the developer responsible for the channel, "are affiliated with PlayOn."  Those who have already installed it may be able to keep using PlayOn on their Roku streamer, but no new installs will be allowed. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus coming to all Roku streaming players this fall

, Oct 29th 2010 Discuss [1]

If you already own a Roku streaming media player for your TV or have been eyeing one of the devices, a new content partnership with Hulu will interest you. Starting this fall when Hulu Plus kicks off the service will be offered on all Roku streaming media players. Read The Full Story
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