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Published on: November 8, 2011

NRA Life of DutyA new channel was added to the Roku channel store today. NRA Life of Duty is promoted as a channel "specifically for individuals who go to work every day protecting, defending, and fighting for the safety of the American people." However, the rest of us may also enjoy some of the videos on this channel.

Published on: October 31, 2011

New Roku Channel - Wall Street Journal LiveSix weeks after launching as an app on iPad app and several smart TV services, Wall Street Journal Live is now on Roku.

Published on: October 30, 2011

RateRixYouTube is one of the most-requested channels that does not yet exist on Roku. Until an official YouTube channel is launched, RateRix will help you get your fill of YouTube videos. While it doesn't have the full functionality of YouTube, it does offer several useful features. Click here to read the rest of the RokuGuide review of the RateRix Roku channel.

Published on: October 29, 2011

PopcornflixUrban Dictionary defines a popcorn flick as "a movie that is mindless fun and has one thing (special effects, action, etc) and nothing else." That defines most of the offerings on the appropriately-named Popcornflix channel. These movies may be mindless, but they are fun, and they give movie lovers another great Roku entertainment choice.

Published on: October 28, 2011

CNBCCNBC's new Roku channel offers a unique combination of app interaction and video content. The channel provides real-time stock quotes that are linked to videos on the quoted stocks, and you have the ability to set up your own portfolio within the channel. Click here to read the rest of the RokuGuide review of the CNBC's Roku channel.

Published on: October 25, 2011

MultiQsMultiQs is a must-have app for anyone who watches Netflix on their Roku. As the app's name implies, it allows you to set up multiple instant watch queues, but it has an impressive number of additional features. From casual Netflix viewers to power users, everyone can benefit from MultiQs. Click here to read the rest of the RokuGuide review of the MultiQs app.

Published on: October 22, 2011

Amazon Instant VideoAmazon announced this week the upcoming addition of more than 1,000 episodes of popular PBS television programming to its Amazon Prime and Amazon Instant Video services, which are available through the Amazon Instant Video Roku channel.

Published on: October 21, 2011

SpiritClipsIf you're looking for inspiring films with a positive message, or family-friendly movies and shorts, SpiritClips provides plenty of uplifting content. SpiritClips was founded by Rob Fried, the Academy Award-winning producer of Rudy, which is ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 most inspiring films of all time.

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