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Roku adds PBS, PBS Kids programming to line of video streamers

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:43:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1368046163_curiousgeorge-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Roku has deployed a new app set, adding PBS and PBS Kids content to most of its line of video streaming set-top boxes within the US. Now available for streaming are shows such as American...]]>

Report: Amazon plans to release own set-top box by fall

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:59:00 GMT
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HBO considers allowing HBO GO outside of cable packages

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:56:00 GMT
<img align='left' src='http://cdn3.macnn.com/news/1112/gameofthrones.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Reuters reports. CEO Richard Plepler says that the company is considering allowing access to HBO GO, its digital streaming option, via bundles with broadband Internet subscriptions. That would likely add about $10 to $15 to a person's Internet bill. "We ...]]>

Roku releases its fastest media streamer to date -- Roku 3

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:41:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1362544885_roku3remote-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Roku is launching its fastest media streamer to date. Benchmarked by the company at over five times faster than previous players, the new Roku 3 streamer

Spotify streaming comes to Roku

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:39:00 GMT

Amazon pushes Cloud Player app to Roku, Samsung Smart TVs

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:25:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1355423498_amazoncloudplayerroku.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Cloud Player for Roku set-top boxes and Samsung Smart TVs. The update comes at the same time as apps for Amazon Instant Video became available to download in Apple's &...]]>

Roku adds Sky's Now TV streaming service to Channel Store

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:15:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1354123515_nowtvlogo.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Roku has added UK satellite broadcaster Sky's pay-per-view video streaming service Now TV

Hitachi sets Roku-friendly HDTVs, Sound bar for fall sales

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:45:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1352457859_hitachiw806hdtv.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Hitachi has unveiled its fall lineup of high definition televisions and accessories for the US. The new list of HDTVs, divided between the Value series and the UltraVision UltraThin LED series, are also accompanied by 32-inch and 40-inch iBike Moto. The mount is made of machined aluminium by motorcycle specialist Techmount, attachable to the handlebars and capable of swiveling 360 degrees. A water- and shock-resistant case cove...]]>

Roku gains $45M investent from BSkyB, News Corp, others

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:09:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://cdn2.macnn.com/news/1111/rokult.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Roku has secured funding from BSkyB and News Corp. A third partner that declined to be named, along with previous investors Menlo Ventures and Globespan Capital Partners, join the funding round and bring the strategic investment total to $45 million. Roku has already earmarked most of...]]>