Roku puts TV control on Windows 10 tablets and laptops with new Cortana enabled app

Roku has made it even easier to manage and control your Roku or Roku Stick device using a Windows 10 tablet or laptop thanks to a Windows 10 app. 

"This is the first time the Roku app will be available to tablet users so be sure to take advantage of controlling your Roku device with a large screen and in landscape mode! Navigating more than 3,000 channels and 300,000 movies and TV episodes available on the Roku platform has never been easier. The Roku app for Windows 10 is a universal Windows app, which means it features Cortana support as well," the company announced. 

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Apple to discontinue Thunderbolt display

Talk about long in the tooth, Apple's external Thunderbolt displays were last refreshed way back in 2011 and it seems that company has finally decided to pull the plug on the ageing monitor line.

"We're discontinuing the Apple Thunderbolt Display," an Apple spokesperson confirmed to The Verge. It will be available through Apple.com, Apple's retail stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers while supplies last. There are a number of great third-party options available for Mac users." 

So, if you need a second display for your Mac Pro, iMac or MacBook, your best bet is to look for a third party solution. For Apple purists, who usually need to have matching desktop and monitor combos (understandable, these are built to just work together, this is a tough choice). Apple seems to be unplugging some of its long-standing product lines like the displays and likely AirPort and Time Capsule products (when was the last time those got updated?).

The Thunderbolt ($SRT 1,199) display features 27-inch, diagonally viewable, TFT Active-Matrix LCD displays a native resolution of 2560x1440 pixels in 16.7 million colours presented in a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. 4K monitors today can be had for a similar price.

Source: The Verge via MacNN

re-fuel releases four new power and charging products

re-fuel (www.re-fuel.com) is introducing four new power and charging products for mobile devices today.  re-fuel is backed by DigiPower, the trusted source for powering up mobile, CE and digital imaging devices for 25 years. re-fuel’s new trusted power accessories launching at CE Week 2016 include: Intrepid all-in-one Battery and Wall charger  Power Trip, a Grab ‘n Go family pack with three 2600mAh Power Banks and a Charge and Docking station.   InstaSense 15,000mAh Powerbank - delivering a whopping seven full charges Qi Smart Wireless Charging Pad

Toca Boca soft launches Toca TV in Canada

Toca Boca soft launches its much anticipated video product, Toca TV, in Canada. Available on June 23 in the App Store, Toca TV is a reimagined video experience for kids ages 5 to 9. It brings everything kids love about Toca Boca to a world filled with playful video. 

With more than 130 million downloads since releasing its first app in 2011, Toca Boca is one of the most recognizable kids app developers globally. The release of Toca TV marks the first time the company is bringing its unique and successful approach to the video space. 

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