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No, it’s not free, but for Netflix fans, the new Roku set-top box should be a big hit. Netflix announced that it will begin selling a $99, hardcover-book-sized device from the California startup Roku that allows people to watch more than 10,000 titles on-demand, without waiting for those mail-order DVDs. That’s about ten percent of the total Netflix library - way more than you’ll get from Verizon or Comcast.

The selection isn’t fantastic, but there are plenty of good older movies on the list. The quasi-catch is that you must have an active Netflix account to maintain access to that library. But that’s obvious.

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Apple is rumoured to have delayed the launch of the software tools that will help third party developers produce independent applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

The Californian technology giant said last October that the software developer’s kit or SDK would be ready by the end of the month but bloggers in the US claim that it has been delayed while more work is carried out.

Apple is currently updating its US online store in advance of the release later on Tuesday of a range of new products, believed to be upgrades to its MacBook range of laptops. Further details of the SDK are also expected to be announced.

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Miro (previously known as Democracy Player) is another application for watching TV on the internet. What makes it different is it’s ease of use and maximum compatibility. It is based on XULRunner, and is free software released under the GNU General Public License.

Features:

Compatible with all major video formats including Quicktime, Flash Video, Windows Media, H.264, Divx, AVI, MPEG and more, Miro is capable of displaying quality sharpness in larger displays and works well in full screen unlike the grungy Youtube and other online video services.
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