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<title>WSJ: Microsoft working on $99 video-streaming set-top box</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/10/prototypes.said.to.have.kinect.style.motion.controls/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1205/slimxbox-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Microsoft is looking to create a set-top box for media playback, according to one report. Continuing previous rumors, the software giant is working on a device that will allow users to sign onto Xbox Live and use its apps to view streaming video, effectively cloning the non-gaming aspects of the Xbox 360 game console into a relatively-cheap product....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/13/05/10/prototypes.said.to.have.kinect.style.motion.controls/</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Rumor: Microsoft working on separate set-top streamer</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/11/21/reports.say.device.similar.to.apple.tv.but.supports.casual.gaming/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1204/xbox360-chromecontroller.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Multiple sources are reporting unsourced claims that Microsoft is developing a set-top box to supplement its future Xbox strategy. The new device is allegedly part of a two-SKU strategy for the next iteration of Xbox hardware that will be announced in 2013, and released prior to the holiday purchase season. The move would put Microsoft in a position to capture living rooms that it might not otherw...]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/11/21/reports.say.device.similar.to.apple.tv.but.supports.casual.gaming/</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Google to add Movies, Music to Google TV in UK, Europe</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/11/09/date.of.additional.content.launch.matches.nexus.10.release/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/article_images/article_thumbnail/1340622214_NSZ-GS7_B_EA_ST-1200.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Google is expanding the number of markets that can use Google Play Movies and Music. Launched last month in the US for Google TV devices, the same service will be available on supported set-top boxes in the UK, France and Germany from November 13th onwards. An earlier post by the company claimed that it would also take place in Canada and Australia, but this has since been corrected....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/11/09/date.of.additional.content.launch.matches.nexus.10.release/</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Analyst: Apple's TV strategy may hinge on iOS devices</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/08/21/company.expected.to.focus.on.software.ecosystem/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://cdn2.macnn.com/news/1112/appletv-new.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Apple may be relying on the popularity of its iPad, iPhone and Mac hardware to help monetize a "fully integrated TV ecosystem," according to an investor note circulated by Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes. Amid rampant rumors surrounding a new Apple set-top box, the analyst emphasizes that the company is likely aiming to create a software-driven ecosystem, "not just hardware," even if necessary pa...]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Apple set-top box to bridge gap between live, on-demand TV?</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/08/17/rumors.point.to.cloud.based.dvr/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://cdn1.macnn.com/news/1203/appletv2012-handson.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Rumors surrounding a new Apple set-top box continue to grow, potentially shedding more light on the company's latest strategy to engage television viewers. Following on the heels of yesterday's report, unnamed sources have told The Wall Street Journal that the company is attempting to eliminate the distinction between live television content and on-demand offerings....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/08/17/rumors.point.to.cloud.based.dvr/</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 04:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Vizio puts Co-Star Google TV STB up for pre-order at $100</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/07/24/vizio.co.star.stb.includes.support.for.onlive.gaming/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/1207/vizio-costar-sm2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Vizio has fired its latest volley in the battle for people's lounge rooms with the launch of its Co-Star Google TV set-top box. The device is now up for pre-order on the Vizio website for $100. In addition to Google TV, it also offers users the ability to install apps like OnLive, bringing console level gaming to users with high-bandwidth Internet connections....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/07/24/vizio.co.star.stb.includes.support.for.onlive.gaming/</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Roku 2, LT, HD patch update improves video performance</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/07/15/language.support.for.german.and.spanish.also.included/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1111/rokult.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Roku is now pushing out a software update for its set-top box line. The update to version 4.8 brings performance optimizations to the Roku 2, Roku LT and Roku HD players, along with some additions to help developers for the system. Hints of more channels and features, as well as an upgrade to the Roku iOS and Android apps, are also mentioned on the Roku blog....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/07/15/language.support.for.german.and.spanish.also.included/</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Dish's Hopper, Joey DVR hubs go on sale</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/03/15/hub.leases.for.10.month.with.basic.packages/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://cdn2.macnn.com/news/1201/dishhopper.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Dish Network has reportedly begun selling its Hopper whole-home DVR system, which was first unveiled early this year at CES. The system centers around the Hopper, a set-top box that integrates a 2TB drive, and smaller 'Joey' units that serve as extenders to distribute the video throughout a home....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/03/15/hub.leases.for.10.month.with.basic.packages/</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Roku software update brings support for iOS, Android remotes</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/12/13/players.add.more.games.mkv.support/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://cdn3.macnn.com/news/1111/rokult.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Roku has announced that it is set to introduce a software update for its Roku 2 and Roku LT set-top boxes. Version 4.2 brings a number of significant new features, including support for mobile remote apps for iOS and Android devices. The company will offer the iPhone app sometime in the near future, followed by the Android equivalent....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/12/13/players.add.more.games.mkv.support/</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Roku expands game offerings on set-top box</title>
<link>http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/08/16/titles.include.casual.games.texas.hold.em/</link>
<description>&#60;img align='left' src='http://cdn.macnn.com/news/1107/roku2.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' /><![CDATA[Less than a month after Roku launched its second-generation set-top boxes with new gaming capabilities, the company has expanded the list of available game titles. New content includes popular puzzle game Sodoku and poker variation Texas Hold 'em, along with other casual games such as Dracula's Coffin, Rockswap Adventures, Patience, Kaboom and Mahjong Fruits....]]></description>
<guid>http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/08/16/titles.include.casual.games.texas.hold.em/</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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