It's Monday October 2nd and Streaming Your Favorite Shows Over the Internet is About as Common Today as Changing the Channel Was to Previous Generations

Streaming your favorite shows over the internet has become a norm today, much like changing the channel was back in the day. One of the first companies to give consumers an option to stream content was Roku, which debuted its streaming service back in 2008. Now, Roku has announced a new line of streaming gear, ranging from the most basic Express model at $30 to the top-of-the-line ultra for $100. This is a $30 price cut from the previous ultra model. In addition to the new gear, the Roku operating system also got a makeover, which will roll out on two devices over the next couple of months.

One notable feature of the smart guide in the new Roku operating system is that it will now include what's available from over-the-air sources. This refers to the kind of TV you get using an antenna, which allows you to access free content without needing a subscription. 4K video and high dynamic range are also options depending on which model you choose. Furthermore, voice control for searching for your favorite show is now an option, making it easier for users to find what they're looking for.

For those interested in getting the latest details, there's a link available that provides more information about the new Roku streaming gear and its features.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enit's Monday October 2nd and streaming your favorite shows over the Internet is about as common today as changing the channel was to previous generations one of the first companies to give consumers an option to stream stuff was Roku back in 2008 now Roku has announced a new line of streaming gear ranging from the most basic Express model at 30 bucks to the top-of-the-line ultra for $100 which is a $30 price cut from the previous ultra model nice along with the new gear the Roku operating system also got a makeover which will roll out two devices over the next couple of months one notable feature the smart guide will now include what's available from over-the-air sources you know the kind of TV you get using an antenna 4k video and high dynamic range are also options depending on which model you choose as is voice control for searching for your favorite show get all the details at the link Sony is updating their popular PlayStation VR headset a post on Sony's Japanese site shows the new headset will debut in Japan on October 14th and while we don't have early word on when the gear will arrive in other markets we'd say it's a good bet you'll be able to pick one up for the holidays the PlayStation VR has been somewhat of a surprise hit for Sony and in the VR market as a whole where it battles with the HTC vive and oculus rift systems but Sony's strong gaming presence and the simplicity of the PlayStation VR have been winners and the new headset features some evolutionary updates including high dynamic range ability a thinner connection cable a cleaned-up audio cable system and maybe most importantly no change to its price which is expected to remain at about 400 bucks bundled with the PlayStation camera hit the link for all the details SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said last week that plans continue for robust and ongoing Mars missions with cargo ships heading to the Red Planet by perhaps 2022 and manned missions to follow two years after that an aggressive timeline to be sure but what would life be like on Mars not easy but if you need to practice building a prototype Mars city on earth first might be a good idea and that's exactly what might happen in Dubai pretty soon the latest outlandish idea from a city with no shortage of them is to build a series of geodesic domes in the desert that wouldn't look at all out of place in a science-fiction movie called Mars Science City the complex would cover nearly two million square feet and include things like a robot police force an indoor rainforest and numerous science experiments cost is projected to be around 135 million dollars which is Pocket lint for an oil-rich country like the UAE and when you get tired of living on Mars sort of you can take a break by going skiing at Dubai's and closed ski resort nope not kidding it all that's a real thing we've got much more real deal tech news at Digital Trends calm as well as our Facebook page and YouTube channel and remember to catch all of our podcasts on iTunes or wherever you get yours thanks for watching and we'll see you again tomorrowit's Monday October 2nd and streaming your favorite shows over the Internet is about as common today as changing the channel was to previous generations one of the first companies to give consumers an option to stream stuff was Roku back in 2008 now Roku has announced a new line of streaming gear ranging from the most basic Express model at 30 bucks to the top-of-the-line ultra for $100 which is a $30 price cut from the previous ultra model nice along with the new gear the Roku operating system also got a makeover which will roll out two devices over the next couple of months one notable feature the smart guide will now include what's available from over-the-air sources you know the kind of TV you get using an antenna 4k video and high dynamic range are also options depending on which model you choose as is voice control for searching for your favorite show get all the details at the link Sony is updating their popular PlayStation VR headset a post on Sony's Japanese site shows the new headset will debut in Japan on October 14th and while we don't have early word on when the gear will arrive in other markets we'd say it's a good bet you'll be able to pick one up for the holidays the PlayStation VR has been somewhat of a surprise hit for Sony and in the VR market as a whole where it battles with the HTC vive and oculus rift systems but Sony's strong gaming presence and the simplicity of the PlayStation VR have been winners and the new headset features some evolutionary updates including high dynamic range ability a thinner connection cable a cleaned-up audio cable system and maybe most importantly no change to its price which is expected to remain at about 400 bucks bundled with the PlayStation camera hit the link for all the details SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said last week that plans continue for robust and ongoing Mars missions with cargo ships heading to the Red Planet by perhaps 2022 and manned missions to follow two years after that an aggressive timeline to be sure but what would life be like on Mars not easy but if you need to practice building a prototype Mars city on earth first might be a good idea and that's exactly what might happen in Dubai pretty soon the latest outlandish idea from a city with no shortage of them is to build a series of geodesic domes in the desert that wouldn't look at all out of place in a science-fiction movie called Mars Science City the complex would cover nearly two million square feet and include things like a robot police force an indoor rainforest and numerous science experiments cost is projected to be around 135 million dollars which is Pocket lint for an oil-rich country like the UAE and when you get tired of living on Mars sort of you can take a break by going skiing at Dubai's and closed ski resort nope not kidding it all that's a real thing we've got much more real deal tech news at Digital Trends calm as well as our Facebook page and YouTube channel and remember to catch all of our podcasts on iTunes or wherever you get yours thanks for watching and we'll see you again tomorrow\n"