The best little streaming black box just got a spanking new model: the Roku 3. The slightly updated design adds a few curves to the square black box design and also throws in an updated user interface, a much faster processor, and even a private-watching mode that uses wireless audio from the remote control. Yes, the remote control has a headphone jack. Read More >>
Sky's streaming movie service, Now TV, has finally landed on something other than the Xbox. If you've got a Roku, you can now pull down yet more movies, and eventually Sky Sports and Sky Atlantic, on your cheap, mini TV streamer of choice. It's just a shame it's still not on the PS3. [Sky] Read More >>
Featured comment by andrew.wilson.92372:
"I'm on Virgin (who give even MORE money to bskyb) and I don't get Sky Go. Now TV is a separate service to Sky Go, so if you've got the full package wi..." More »
The Roku is a hell of a media streamer: its only real competitor is the Apple TV, but it costs half as much. No brainer. Which is exactly what News Corp and Sky seem to think — as they've just ponied up £29 million to help Roku win the streaming race. Read More >>
The cheap streaming mini-marvel of a set-top box that our American cousins have been raving about for years is finally available on our shores. It’s shipping right now and has even had the BBC iPlayer bundled in for good measure. Read More >>
Featured comment by Jon Partridge:
"If on a budget, I would definitely say the Roku is one of the best boxes to get. Might be a bit better than an AppleTV too ;)" More »
We knew that Roku was planning on entering the UK streaming set-top box market, but now we’ve got prices and pre-orders available. Both the Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS will land on our shores at the end of January, sold through Amazon.co.uk. Read More >>
Featured comment by Jakeii:
"I'm not sure about roku's software, but I know it can run plex. Which is capable of streaming your itunes library and any movies you may have. http://..." More »
The tiny Roku box is just about as tiny as it can get — so Roku thinks it's time to ditch boxes altogether. This year, the next crop of streamers will plug right into your TV like a USB drive. Read More >>
The Roku has been the darling child of many an American media-streamer, but now it looks like we'll get to have a play too. Roku's announced plans to expand into both the UK and Canada, complete with region specific channels. Read More >>
Featured comment by jehla:
"There no real motivation to spend the time when there is seemingly no competition in that market. Or maybe they are going open it up to apps allowing ..." More »