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Roku Upgrades Streaming Players

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Roku launches upgrades of its Roku 2 and 3 streaming STBs, together with software updates providing customers with enhanced means to get entertainment and a "Movies Coming Soon" feature.

Roku MoviesOn the hardware front, the Roku 2 now has the same internals as its bigger sibling, while the Roku 3 gets voice search capability via remote control with built-in microphone.

Voice search is activated with a press of a dedicate button. The remote also includes a headphone jack and motion control for the playing of casual games.

Users of older Roku STBs can get voice search via updated mobile (Android and iOS) app.

On the software front Roku adds a "Feed"-- a custom home screen tab letting users know when specific movies or TV episodes are available on which streaming channel(s).

“With the biggest lineup of streaming channels available, the most comprehensive and unbiased search, and new ways to discover new movies; Roku players make it simple for consumers to stream the entertainment they

want to watch on their terms,” the company says. “Now with a fast and fun way to search by voice, we’ve made the Roku 3 even better.”

Go Roku Introduces Upgraded Roku 3 and Roku 2 Streaming Players