The Roku Player will be adding the Mediafly Channel this fall, a free audio and video podcast service for the web, iPhone, Chumby, Zune and other devices.
Mediafly’s innovative service is set to launch this fall on the Roku player, which will bring many of the Internet’s best shows -- directly to the TV. From NBC, CNN, ESPN, Comedy Central and more to high-quality independent shows on virtually any topic, there is something for everyone. In addition, unlike satellite and cable TV, Mediafly channels are free, sourced from podcasts and directly from Mediafly’s media partners.
Roku has promised 10 new channels before the end of the year in addition to the existing Netflix and Amazon channels, and Mediafly is the first to be announced (where's Hulu and YouTube?).
Well YouTube is very likely considering there was a screenshot leaked showing it as an option. Blip.tv also looks almost certain:
http://theblog.blip.tv/post/86494472/boxee
Something tells me Hulu would only come if Hulu controls what content is available to Roku users. The studios freaked out when Hulu was available via Boxee.
There was also some rumors going around that Sirius radio was going to be offered.
Posted by: Kenny Johnson | July 22, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Woot! We want more!
Posted by: Del | July 22, 2009 at 02:00 PM
I wish ROKU would just announce what channels will be available this year. They promised 10 channels by the end of the year and it's almost August, what gives?!
Posted by: Matt | July 22, 2009 at 04:47 PM
The second Hulu and YouTube are added, Roku gets my money.
Posted by: Satorical | July 24, 2009 at 09:02 AM