Apr 15
Roku 3 device owners who utilized the mobile app will soon have access to search on mobile, according to an announcement on the company’s blog today. The same feature will … Continue reading
Apr 15
Today a software update is being rolled out to Roku 3 players that adds support for its universal se
Posted in: Today's ChiliToday a software update is being rolled out to Roku 3 players that adds support for its universal search feature to the iOS and Android apps. This feature allows users to hunt for any actor, TV show, or movie and find it on all of the streaming services that carry it, right from the mobile app.
Apr 14
Stick It to the Cable Man
Posted in: Today's ChiliThis stick is no stooge. It has the brains of a puck, and most of the brawn. But because it’s a stick, it’s cheaper and simpler, and therefore a great option for people new to the whole puck-and-stick game.
Apr 04
Why Roku Matters More Than Ever
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You have more streaming TV options than you could hope for, especially now that Amazon has entered the fray. And while Apple TV, Chromecast, and Fire TV all have their strengths, they also share the same crippling weakness: self-interest. That’s what makes Roku so important.
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Apr 02
Amazon has just announced its streaming TV media device, the Fire TV, and that means it now faces off against other tech giants and incumbents in yet another category. So how does the Amazon TK compare to the likes of the Apple TV, Google’s Chromecast and Roku’s lineup of streaming set-top boxes and new HDMI stick? Here’s a basic rundown. First-Party Content Amazon has a… Read More
Apr 02
At an event in New York City today, Amazon showed off a new streaming set-top box, Amazon Fire TV for $99.
Mar 28
On paper, Roku’s new HDMI stick
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Mar 28
We guess it could be safe to say that Roku sees the Apple TV as a competitor. After all both devices allow users to hook up to the television and watch video content, and it seems that Roku is not mincing words when they recently called the Apple TV a money loser, and even went as far as calling it as an accessory for the iPad.
Speaking at Re/Code’s Code/Media conference, Roku’s CEO and founder, Anthony Wood, was quoted as saying, “Apple TV is essentially an accessory for the iPad. They lose money, which is unusual for Apple. If you’re losing money, why would you want to sell more?” This seems to go against Tim Cook’s recent statement in which he claimed that the Apple TV could no longer be considered a hobby. (more…)
Roku CEO Calls The Apple TV A “Money Loser” For Apple original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Mar 28
There are no shortage of set top boxes on the market today. Some of the most popular come from Roku. About a year ago, Roku launched the Roku 3 set … Continue reading
Mar 28
They say that good things come to those who wait, and while patience is a definite virtue, it should not be sorely tested as even the most patient of men do have a breaking point. Hence, it is with a happy heart that we bring you word of the new Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI Version) that will begin to ship from the likes of Roku.com, Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Target.com and Walmart.com at $49.99 a pop after being announced earlier this month. Do keep a keen eye out for it in stores early next month, too.
Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI Version) Now Shipping For $49.99 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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