Roku

Canby Telcom’s Roku TV Tier Aims to Sidestep Aereo, Ivi Pitfalls

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:30:19 GMT

Source: www.multichannel.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
And Don’t Call ‘EZVideo’ an Over-the-Top Service, Exec Says And Don’t Call ‘EZVideo’ an Over-the-Top Service, Exec Says Jeff Baumgartner Canby Telcom’s slimmer, trimmer TV tier for Roku boxes will pay tribute to the broadcasters in the form of retransmission fees and take other steps to ensure that the telco avoids any legal entanglements with broadcasters. “We designed the service so it would not duplicate any of those problems that got Aereo and ivi sued,” said Brandon Zupancic, Canby Telcom’s vice president of network operations. “Aereo and ivi were looking to push the barriers of copyright laws, and we’re not looking to do that.” Aereo is in the middle of its fight with major broadcasters, but continues to expand into new markets even as the courts determine its fate. Ivi died on the vine. In March, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition to review an appeals court decision to uphold an injunction against ivi, which had once sold a broadcast TV service via broadband for $4.99 per month in markets such as Seattle, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. While ivi got in trouble in part because it sent broadcast signals out of their designated market areas via broadband, Aereo’s approach is to rent out individual antennas and to limit access to its service to customers who live within given DMAs. Canby, Zupancic said, was careful to negotiate with broadcasters how their signals are to be delivered to Roku boxes and to adhere to the ...

Northwest Telco to Offer Broadcast Package On Roku

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Source: tvtechnology.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Canby Telcom, a Portland-Ore.-based broadband and communications cooperative will offer local broadcast channels via Roku in one of the first deployments of local broadcast stations in an over the top environment ...

Camby Telecom To Have Roku Delivered Broadcast Basic

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:08 GMT

Source: www.dtvusaforum.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Quote: Canby Telcom of Oregon is preparing to launch a streamlined Pay TV Lite package comprised of eight local broadcast TV channels that will be offered exclusively on Roku boxes and sell for $14.95 per month. Canby, a telco based about 25 miles outside of Portland with about 7,000 customers, said its new, authenticated EZVideo channel on Roku will augment its current triple play packages using a reduced, lineup of live local broadcast channels, video on demand from its local origination channel, CTV5 that will be delivered through Roku device. Phase 1 of EZ Video will deliver the live feeds of KATU (ABC), KOIN (CBS), KGW (NBC), KOPB and OPB Plus (PBS), KPTV (Fox), KRCW, and KPDX (Fox). Canby VP of network operations Brandon Zupancic said the telco is also looking to offer additional compelling content that is not offered on its traditional IPTV service or by its satellite TV or cable competitors, which include Wave Broadband. Quote: Canbys new tier is likely to appeal to customers who are tightening their belts or considering cutting the cord. Leichtman Research Group just released a study showing that the top U.S. pay TV service providers collectively lost video subs for the first time over a four-quarter period, attributing the decline to an increased focus by MSOs on higher-value subscribers and pressure from over-the-air TV and over-the-top options. Read More: Canby Telcom to Sell Broadcast TV Tier on Roku Boxes | C ...

Canby Telcom to Launch Broadband TV Featuring Roku Channel

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:25:47 GMT

Source: www.telecompetitor.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Canby Telcom to Launch Broadband TV Featuring Roku Channel Independent broadband provider Canby Telcom, based in Canby, Oregon, is set to launch a channel on the Roku OTT set-top-box, which features a package of live local broadcast channels and video-on-demand from its own local content channel CTV5. The move illustrates the emerging trend of broadband TV, where broadband carriers look to... ...

30% off- Convert Blu-ray/DVD ISO to MKV for play on Roku 3

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:19 GMT

Source: forum.dirtrider.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Spotify is now supported on Roku LT and HD (model 2500) in addition to Roku 2, R...

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:42:43 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Spotify is now supported on Roku LT and HD (model 2500) in addition to Roku 2, Roku 3 and the Streaming Stick! Add it here and try a month of Spotify Premium free: http://bit.ly/10fKZbb ...

Win It! Roku 3 Streaming Player with Headphones

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Source: www.extratv.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
“Extra” is giving a Roku 3 Streaming Player to 5 lucky friends. ...

New PBS and PBS Kids channels on Roku offer hundreds of videos on-demand, includ...

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:40 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
New PBS and PBS Kids channels on Roku offer hundreds of videos on-demand, including NOVA, MASTERPIECE, FRONTLINE, SUPER WHY! and local favorites such as SAN DIEGO'S HISTORIC PLACES and SAVOR SAN DIEGO. Learn more, here: San Diegans Can Now Access KPBS Content Via Roku | KPBS.org www.kpbs.org New PBS and PBS Kids Channels on Roku Offer Hundreds of Videos On-Demand, including NOVA, MASTERPIECE, FRONTLINE, SUPER WHY!, CURIOUS GEORGE and... ...

The CW Coming to Apple TV? Get It Now on Roku

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:01:45 GMT

Source: fairerplatform.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
Cord cutting takes another step forward. At some unnamed date in the future, America’s fifth network, The CW, will be coming to the Apple TV via a dedicated app — no subscription required, though viewers will have to wait 24 ... The post The CW Coming to Apple TV? Get It Now on Roku appeared first on FairerPlatform . ...

Redbox Instant Headed To Google TV & Roku

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:16:48 GMT

Source: www.zatznotfunny.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Despite the sudden glut of video streaming services, the joint Redbox-Verizon initiative presses on. And, according to GigaOm, up next for the $8/month service will be Google TV and Roku clients. Given the Android set-top’s limited penetration, having failed to land on the “majority” of televisions, and upcoming retirement of Flash I’m somewhat surprised Redbox [...] ...

Redbox instant to launch on Google TV and Roku

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:36:14 GMT

Source: pandodaily.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
The streaming version of the red, DVD-dispensing kiosks will launch on Google TV in the next few weeks. Soon after, the company, which is a joint venture between Redbox and Verizon, will look to add support to Roku. [Source: GigaOm ] ...

Redbox Instant is coming to Google TV soon, Roku up next

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:22:41 GMT

Source: gigaom.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Redbox Instant by Verizon is going to bring its streaming service to Google TV devices soon: The company demonstrated a prototype of its app at Google I/O Friday, and a representative told me that the app will launch in earnest within the next few weeks. After that, the company is going to launch a channel on Roku media streamers. Check out a photo of the app UI below: Redbox Instant by Verizon’s prototype app was on display on an LG Google TV that ran the next version of Google TV that is based on Android 4.2.2, or Jelly Bean. That version will come to Google TV devices in the third quarter of this year , but I was told that the Redbox Instant app will be available before that, and that is going to work just fine with the current version of Google TV. However, the service won’t be available on Google TV devices using an Intel processor, which means that owners of the Logitech Revue and other first-generation devices won’t be able to use it. Redbox Instant first launched on select Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players as well as PCs and mobile devices in March. The joint-venture between Redbox and Verizon has since added support for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 as well as select LG Smart TVs. I was told by a representative Friday that the company is looking to add support for Roku players soon after rolling out the Google TV app. Related research and analysis from GigaOM Pro: Subscriber content. Sign up for a free trial . OTT technologies and ...

The Moneysaver: Super Metroid, Mechanical Keyboard, Wii U, Roku 3

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:15:00 GMT

Source: kotaku.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one that cost less, And that has made all the difference. Needless to say, today's deal selection is dominated by the 1500 games on sale at Amazon. See our coverage right here . Aside from all those, dive down to the Tech section to grab that sweet mechanical keyboard for a paltry sum, or grab Super Metroid , one of my favorite games of all time, on the Wii U Virtual Console for 30 cents. The Audio-Technica ATH-M50's have been our most popular item on the Moneysaver , and yes, they're still on sale. However, if you simply can't justify $100 for headphones, check out the ATH-M40's . At under half the price of their big brother, they'll still sound great while making less of a dent in your wallet. (But seriously, just get the M50's ). Header Image by DeviantArt user Elemental79 via Kotaku Good To Know We like to think the Moneysaver is pretty awesome, but there are easy things you can do to make it even better. For example, you need to be signed up for Newegg's Free newsletter to use all those codes, and Best Buy gives points for everything you buy if you're a Rewards Zone member , which is also Free. Shoprunner is also a great service to have, as it grants free 2-day shipping from many retailers we highlight, and there are frequent opportunities to get a free membership. Our favorite one however is Amazon Prime , that not only gives you ridiculously fast free shipping, but grants acc ...

The Smithsonian Channel Finds an Audience on the Roku

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:18:54 GMT

Source: www.beet.tv --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
BOSTON – Launched on Roku in October, the Smithsonian Channel is ranked among the most popular apps, attracting 2 million video views a month, says Carlos Zambrano , senior producer at Smithsonian Networks, in this this interview with Beet.TV Also in this this interview, he talks about the channel’s popularity as an Apple iOS app. We spoke with him earlier this week at the the Brightcove global customer conference. Roku has recently upgraded its U.I. to positive reviews . ...

PBS and PBS Kids are now channels on Roku! Add them to your player today and get...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:31:56 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
PBS and PBS Kids are now channels on Roku! Add them to your player today and get access to all your favorite local and national programming including CROSSING SOUTH, FRONTLINE, and SUPER WHY! More information: San Diegans Can Now Access KPBS Content Via Roku | KPBS.org www.kpbs.org New PBS and PBS Kids Channels on Roku Offer Hundreds of Videos On-Demand, including NOVA, MASTERPIECE, FRONTLINE, SUPER WHY!, CURIOUS GEORGE and... ...

Roku 3 1080p Wireless Streaming Media Player for $90 + free shipping

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:20:57 GMT

Source: dealnews.com --- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
P.C. Richard offers the Roku 3 1080p Wireless Streaming Media Player, model no. 4200R, for $89.97 with free shipping . That's tied with our March mention (which required padding) and the lowest total price we could find by $9. Roku 3 streams 1080p HD content from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, Pandora, Flickr, and other media apps. It features Ethernet connectivity, 802.11n dual-band wireless, a microSD card slot, USB port, motion-sensing remote control (compatible with games), HDMI, and more. ...

Overnight Recap: BBM Heading to iOS, Roku UI Rollout, Firefox 21, Samsung 5G

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:24:41 GMT

Source: www.maclife.com --- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Would you like to enjoy download speeds around 1Gbps from a mobile device? Sure you would. Unfortunately, we'll all have to wait until 2020 for 4G LTE to get smoked, but companies like Samsung are already hard at work on the future tech that will be required to make such speeds a reality. If that's too far into the future for you to worry about, fear not: Most of our Tuesday recap is focused on the here and now. BlackBerry Messaging Service Coming to iOS, Android The Verge reported a bombshell on Tuesday , with BlackBerry announcing that it will indeed bring its popular messaging service to both iOS and Android this summer. "It's time to bring BBM to a greater audience, no matter what mobile device they carry," remarked CEO Thorsten Heins at the company's BlackBerry Live event, a move which he calls a "statement of confidence." Ironically, the move means that every iOS competitor now offers software for Apple's platform -- and the same cannot be said for Android, Windows Phone or BlackBerry 10. Roku Finally Rolls Out Redesigned User Interface The Roku Blog announced Tuesday that its new user interface is now rolling out to supported players, which includes Roku 2 XS (model 3100), Roku 2 XD (model 3050), Roku 2 HD (model 3000), Roku LT (models 2400 & 2450), Roku HD (model 2500) and the Roku Streaming Stick (models 3400 & 3420). The update adds the ability to better manage large numbers of channels, as well as finally allowing user ...

Chicago Music Artist Kris Warren secures video placement on ROKU/Q3030 with 'Blow Up'

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:13:23 GMT

Source: www.webwire.com --- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Having already secured placements on premier websites including Allhiphop.com, Thisis50.com and WorldstarHipHop.com, 'Blow Up' from Chicago music artist Kris Warren is now available to view on digital TV platform, Roku. Reaching users around the world, the placement of 'Blow Up' coincides with the launch of the Q3030 channel to over 5 million digital customers. Keen to be involved in his projects as much as he can, Kris directed Blow Up himself, with the songs production being left in the capable hands of Jomekka. Assisted by vocalist, Melody, the single features on the multi-faceted performers latest release JUST MY THOUGHTS VOL.1 , which is available for free download through www.KrisWarrenProductions.com . 'To see the 'Blow Up' video be picked up by Roku prior to the launch of Q3030, which is basically the BET equivalent, is a big deal for me, ' Kris Warren explains. 'A lot of time and effort went in to both the song and video and the underlying story relates to pretty much everyone. So to see it get the response it has had from some of the heavy hitter sites and platforms is justification for the concept,' he concludes Keen to ensure his name becomes a household one, Kris Warren is currently working on a new project, which will be released in early summer. He will also be introducing his acting skills to the world when he stars in the new movie, Swill, which will also see him take on the role of Executive Producer. Swill exam ...

usb to roku 2 to tv to surround speakers

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:23:49 GMT

Source: forums.cnet.com --- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Hey, I'd like to just make sure it's possible before I spend more time trying to get this to work, and maybe get some fr ... ...

BSkyB Pumps More Cash into Roku

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:21:41 GMT

Source: cabletvforums.com --- Monday, May 13, 2013
Follow-On $1.9 Million Stake Pushes Investment to $11.9 Million By: Jeff Baumgartner May 9 2013 - 9:44am BSkyB has plunked another $1.9 million into Roku, an infusion that follows an original $10 million investment by the U.K.-based satellite TV company last July that was part of a larger $45 million round led by News Corp. BSkyB said the latest investment is to provide financing for Rokus operations and activities. BSkyB Pumps More Cash into Roku | Cable Television News | Broadcast Syndication | Programming | Multichannel.com ...