Roku 2 menu update gets a new 'end of May' deadline in message to devs

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://greenzoneregypt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Roku 2 menu update gets a new 'end of May' deadline in message to devs" data-src-height="450" data-src-width="331" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/roku-2-developer-email.jpg" /></a></div>We loved the Roku 3's new UI when we reviewed it recently and eagerly anticipated its arrival on "current-gen" hardware this month, but that may not be in the cards. Dave Zatz points out an email sent to Roku developers today that mentions "t<span>he new user interface introduced with the Roku 3 will be coming to Roku 2, Roku LT and <a href="http://greenzoneregypt.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Roku HD</a> (model 2500) by the end of May." That could add a few extra weeks to the wait for current owners, but there may be a silver lining. The email goes on to mention that it expects channels to run the same, if not better (besides looking better) after the upgrade. We've contacted Roku to find out any more details, we'll update if we hear anything more specific.</span><br /> </div></div>

Roku 2 menu update gets a new 'end of May' deadline in message to devs

We loved the Roku 3's new UI when we reviewed it recently and eagerly anticipated its arrival on "current-gen" hardware this...

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Blockbuster On Demand gives streaming a second chance

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Blockbuster On Demand gives streaming a second chance with odd limitations" data-src-height="421" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/blockbuster-on-demand.jpg" /></div>Blockbuster<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7080182682816192337"> hasn't had much success shifting from physical rentals to digital, even under Dish's wing. Nonetheless, it's betting that the umpteenth time's the charm with a relaunch of its Blockbuster On Demand streaming movie service. The revamp ticks many of the checkboxes for a modern by-the-title rental store with 1080p and 5.1-channel surround sound as well as apps for 2012 Samsung Smart TVs, Android and Roku 2 boxes. However, there's a number of curious choices, and we don't just mean the omission of a subscription model. It's missing an iOS app, emphasizes apps for desktop viewing and leaves no way to watch HD video on anything but a TV -- our mobile and PC screens have advanced in the past several years, Blockbuster. Idiosyncrasies notwithstanding, the rebirth presents more of a unified front than the one-time giant has offered in the past.</a><br /> </div></div>

Blockbuster On Demand gives streaming a second chance

Blockbuster hasn't had much success shifting from physical rentals to digital, even under Dish'...

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