Roku gets live Time Warner Cable channels – no cable box needed

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Time Warner Cable is now allowing subscribers access to programing via Roku media players without the need for a set-top cable box. (You will, however, need an authorized modem and internet service.) Using the TWC app,…

Roku 3 Media Player Debuts Today

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Roku has announced the next upgrade in its line of streaming media players. The Roku 3 will be on sale for $99.99 starting today and offer upgrades to the processor, user interface and ports.

Roku adds FrightPIX horror film channel

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If you’re a horror film fan with a Roku media player you’ll be happy to know the newly launched channel FrightPIX is now available to stream free-of-charge. The ad-supported channel (the second from Screen Media Ventures)…

Roku passes 700 channels, adds Time Warner Cable among other partners

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Here’s more from CES 2013 in Las Vegas. Roku has announced the platform now offers over 700 channels of streaming content. And, this quarter the company plans to over a dozen new content partners that include…

The Roku 2 XS is Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of the Day

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For $79.99, you can bring 1080p streaming content into your living room. The flagship Roku 2 XS is being discounted 20% off its normal price today at Amazon. See the deal here.
The 2 XS features over 350 entertainment channels, including Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, and Netflix. The XS remote also has motion sensors built-in, letting you play games with it, like the included full version of Angry Birds.

Roku Streaming Stick promised for fall 2012

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Roku has announced the Roku Streaming Stick to “make a better Smart TV.” The USB-sized device will plug into you HDTV via an MHL-enabled HDMI port (a new standard already adapted by manufacturers such as Samsung, Toshiba, and Sony). The stick will feature WiFi, a built-in processor, memory, and software to bring the Roku interface to your television.

New Roku LT to hit market at $50

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By the far the cheapest streaming player to hit the market will be the $50 Roku LT expected early November. The device streams 720p HD video over built-in wireless and is compatible with services such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, EPIX, Crackle, and Disney

Roku announces milestone 15 million channel downloads

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Roku has announced a milestone of 15 million channel downloads spread out among its base of over one million Roku users. Roku currently offers 225 entertainment channels while still expanding. Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu…

Amazon starts 48-hour HDTV and video sale

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Getting in on some pre-Black Friday action Amazon has started their 48-hour sale on HDTVs and video equipment. The sale starts today, Nov. 12 and runs through Nov. 13 until 11:59 p.m. Deals include HDTVs and…