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Roku wants to combine linear TV & streaming apps in single box

29 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

A "hybrid set-top box" that combines linear TV channels with the world of streaming and apps, built on Roku OS. The first partner is Sky UK

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Amazon Video continues to grow fast - Fire TV is "best-selling player"

29 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Amazon Video nearly doubled outside of the US. Amazon also claims that the Fire TV media player continues to be the “best-selling media player”

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Strong start for new Apple TV, says Apple

27 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The fourth quarter of 2015 was the "best quarter by far for Apple TV". There are now 3,600 apps in the tvOS App Store

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Apple TV gets Podcast app with tvOS 9.1.1 update

26 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

With tvOS 9.1.1, Apple adds a Podcast app to the Apple TV. A new beta version of tvOS 9.2 is also gearing up to add iCloud Photo Library

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Sony and Oppo confirm plans to release UHD Blu-ray players

20 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Samsung, Panasonic & Philips have announced UHD Blu-ray players, but what about the others? Sony and Oppo have confirmed its plans to launch players later

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Android TV 6.0 is rolling out soon - here's what we know

15 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The 6.0 update will improve stability, introduce a revamped voice search function, and add some new features. It will start rolling out soon

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VLC launches on Apple TV

13 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Popular video player VLC has launches on the tvOS App Store for Apple TV. It is a full version of VLC and it will play almost any video format

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tvOS 9.2 adds Podcast app, folders, Bluetooth keyboard & more

12 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The upcoming tvOS 9.2 update will add folders, Bluetooth keyboard support, a Podcast app, an updated App switcher & more

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Philips' first UHD Blu-ray player to launch in the US for <$400

09 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Model BDP7501 is a compact player that supports all the features of the UHD Blu-ray standard, along with apps such as Netflix

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CES 2016 - what to expect

23 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Manufacturers will unveil their 2016 TV line-ups but what else can we expect at CES 2016 in Las Vegas? Here is what we have heard

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Amazon Fire TV now has over 4000 apps/games

23 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

There are over 4000 apps/games in the Fire TV store. This makes it the largest selection of any streaming media player, even the Roku, says Amazon

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Google Play Movies adds Airplay for watching movies on Apple TV

12 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

The app has a new design and adds support for Airplay, which makes it possible to see your rented and purchased movies on Apple TV

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tvOS App Store has 2600 apps after first six weeks

12 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

There are 2624 apps available on tvOS. Games & entertainment apps are the most popular. And see Apple's "Best of" lists

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Chromecast gets updated to support 50Hz refresh rate

11 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Google launched both of its Chromecast devices without support for 50Hz, which is the standard in Europe, A new software update fixes the issue

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Kodi port MrMC arrives on Apple TV

09 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

BMC/Kodi enthusiasts will surely recognize MrMC, which is now available to download in the App Store on Apple TV for $5.99

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Apple TV gets update to tvOS 9.1 with Remote app support

09 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

tvOS 9.1 brings back support for the Remote app, allowing you to control the box from iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Siri now works with Apple Music

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Infuse media player app launches on Apple TV

04 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Infuse is an alternative to Plex. The media player app lets you enjoy your movies & TV series, stored on the home network, on the big living room TV

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Smithsonian Earth launched with nature shows in 4K

02 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Smithsonian has launched one of the first nature streaming services in 4K resolution with its new “Smithsonian Earth”

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Amazon Video coming to new Apple TV "within a few weeks"

01 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Amazon has now seemingly confirmed that Amazon Prime Video is coming to Apple TV "within a few weeks"

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Chromecast leads media streamer market for 5th straight quarter

30 Nov 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Chromecast led with 35% unit share in Q3 2015. Apple TV is second. Amazon and Roku share the third place.

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Razer is "doubling-down" on its Android TV game console plans

16 Nov 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Razer’s Forge TV box failed to excite and is no longer on sale. However, the company is not done with Android TV. In fact it is "doubling-down" on Android gaming

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