A startup offering cable TV streaming over the Internet has opened its service to everyone in New York, following a successful test period in the city. In a similar manner to Aereo’s service, NimbleTV will offer cable subscribers access to the same channels but over the Internet, along with the ability to record programs via […]
Barnes & Noble is releasing iOS, Android, Nook, and Roku apps for its Nook Video service, according to an announcement. The apps let people watch movies and TV shows that they’ve rented or bought from the service, as well as items in a person’s UltraViolet collection. In the case of the mobile apps, videos can […]
Redbox Instant by Verizon is now available to use on the Roku set-top box. Downloadable through the Roku Channel Store and usable on Roku 3, 2, HD, and LT models as well as the Roku Streaming Stick, the Redbox service provides access to over 5,500 streaming movies and more than 1,500 movies at 43,000 Redbox […]
Time Warner Cable is in talks with Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft for streaming video deals similar to the one it has with set-top maker Roku, CEO Glenn Britt hinted at today’s Bank of America/Merill Lynch Global Telecom and Media Conference. “You should assume we’re talking to everyone who makes devices like this, whether it’s Samsung […]
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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. Available for streaming are shows such as American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Nova, Masterpiece, and Nature. Children’s programming available include Curious George, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Dinosaur Train, The Cat […]
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 boasts wide connectivity, a new user interface, a remote with a headphone jack for private listening, and an updated Roku Channel store. The Roku 3 enhanced remote features a […]
Roku has added UK satellite broadcaster Sky’s pay-per-view video streaming service Now TV to its devices. Users will be able to select the app from the Roku Channel Store, and will see the service expanding its range from its current availability on computers, the Xbox 360, YouView, iOS devices and a number of Android portables. […]
Roku is expanding beyond its signature Internet set-tops with a small, $100 wireless device set to ship next month that plugs into the back of a regular TV to deliver a wealth of over-the-top content, and announced a deal with Walmart Stores’ Vudu online-streaming service. With the Roku Streaming Stick, a USB-size wireless device, the […]
A leak late Friday has revealed that Time Warner Cable is planning to offer live TV on media hubs. The Engadget tip had Roku being the first of multiple devices that would stream IP-based TV. The Roku implementation wasn’t clarified, but would presumably go through a custom Roku channel. Other details, such as when it […]
EPIX will be streaming the star studded Secret Policeman’s Ball live with a great list of comedic and musical performances. Here’s how you can access your free front row seat to Jon Stewart, Coldplay, Sarah Silverman, Stephen Colbert and many others which are streaming live to XBox 360, Roku, Google TV, and Verizon FIOS (395 […]