The new Roku player firmware released last night, adding ten new channels to the media streaming box. Here's a look at getting your Roku updated and how to start using the new channels.
Here's a quick roundup of gaming news from the past few days. Sony hints at a new Premium tier for the Playstation Network, while Nintendo launches paid video content in Japan. Lastly, Datel is suing Microsoft over the latter's decision to lock out Datel Memory Units for the Xbox 360
Roku has announced the Roku Channel Store that allows content publishers to stream their content to the Roku set-top box. Ten new channels will be available at launch.
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Sony has begun taking pre-orders for its top of the line e-reader, and they're sticking to the price point announced back in August before their competitors launched or cut prices. Is the Daily Reader that much more capable, or are we being asked to pay a "Sony Tax"?
I'm sure the auto-focus bug that plagued the new Droid smartphone wasn't at all amusing for owners, but I found it fascinating. And I can't resist sharing a good bug story!
Last night Sony confirmed the 'Facebook on PS3' rumors that have been circulating, but Sony doesn't intend to replace their browser with a dedicated Facebook viewing tool. The new firmware launch date is a vague 'coming soon' but it was a good marketing ploy to reveal this news just as Microsoft was rolling out its Fall Update (including Facebook integration) to all users.
The CrunchPad has been MIA for a few months now, but on a recent podcast TechCrunch's Mike Arrington was asked about the status of the web tablet. The good news? It isn't dead. But we still don't have a date or firm price.
A handful of new product announcements yesterday all point to broader adoption of internet TV both in and out of the living room. Hardware and services to make internet TV better and easier for the average user.
Where Google Chrome security fails: the password I heard mention that the Chrome OS will have some sort of encryption available a la bitlocker. If it's possible to encrypt personal data using another password or key, then it may have potential for very secure data.... And Ubuntu has an 'encrypt home directory' option, perhaps google should follow suit.
- Dann
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