Monthly Archives: July 2012

Amazon Cloud Player coming soon to Roku

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Kacie

As you know, we’re always working to expand the selection of streaming entertainment available on Roku, and we’re thrilled to announce that Amazon Cloud Player is coming soon to Roku in the United States! Cloud Player makes it a snap to … Continue reading →

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New Pandora channel for Roku

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Tom Markworth

The most popular music channel on Roku just got better. Today, we are excited to announce a major update to Pandora, which includes a refreshed interface and several welcome enhancements. Here’s what’s new in Pandora version 3.0: New station screen … Continue reading →

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New Releases and Recommendations for July 27

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kacie

Do you hear that? It’s the sweet sound of the weekend. Time to kick back and stream your cares away! Whether you’re in the mood for classic horror, indie comedy or the latest episode of your favorite TV show, we’ve … Continue reading →

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UK Customers: Stream the Olympics

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Clive

The Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Summer Games kicks off in London tonight, and Roku Revolutionaries in the UK will be able to follow all of the Olympic events from the comfort of their living rooms. How will this work? Well, … Continue reading →

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Roku raises $45M in new funding

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Anthony

If you were to take a peek into the Roku offices this morning, you’d see beaming employees. Why the excitement? Today we announced a $45 million strategic investment from News Corporation, British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB), and our prior venture investors … Continue reading →

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New Releases and Recommendations for July 20

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Kacie

TGIF! From new seasons of your favorite TV shows to the latest and greatest indie films, we’ve got an awesome roundup of new releases to keep you entertained all weekend long. As always, if you have suggestions for the perfect … Continue reading →

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NOW TV coming soon to Roku in the UK

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Clive

Every day brings new and exciting developments in the streaming world, and today is no exception with Sky announcing the launch of NOW TV, the media giant’s much anticipated Internet TV service in the UK. Coming soon to Roku streaming … Continue reading →

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New Releases and Recommendations for July 14

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Kacie

When the goin’ gets tough, the tough go Roku. This weekend is all about livin’ the stream, and we’ve got the perfect lineup to help you unwind Roku style. As always, if you have suggestions for the perfect lazy Sunday … Continue reading →

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New software update for Roku 2, Roku LT and new Roku HD

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Tom Markworth

Today, we’re rolling out a free software update—Roku software 4.8 for Roku 2, Roku LT and new Roku HD players. Like most of our software updates, this release is a combination of improvements, bug fixes, and new features for the … Continue reading →

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New Releases and Recommendations for July 7

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Kacie

Summertime and the livin’ is easy! Kick back and relax with this weekend’s streaming picks. As always, if you have suggestions for the perfect lazy Sunday flick, please post ‘em in the comments. Happy streaming! Netflix New Releases: Goon- After dispatching … Continue reading →

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