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People often express confusion over whether a Roku channel has a fee, how much it costs, or whether it's a one-time charge or a subscription with a recurring fee. This confusion is understandable, as Roku channels carry a wide range of fee structures and payment options. Here is an explanation that will help you understand Roku channel pricing.

Redbox Instant by Verizon has shut down their streaming video service, only a year and a half after launch. The following message is posted on their website: "Thank you for being a part of Redbox Instant by Verizon. Please be aware that the service has shut down on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Information on applicable refunds will be emailed to current customers and posted here on October 10. We apologize for any inconvenience and we thank you for the opportunity to entertain you."

Fifteen new channels were launched in the Roku Channel Store this week, bringing content in the categories of Movies & TV, Music, News & Weather, Photos & Video, Religion & Spirituality, Screensavers & Apps, and Travel to the Roku. Click on the links below for more details on each channel.

We recently added three Private Roku Channels to the RokuGuide.com listings. If you haven't seen these private channels yet, you'll find horror movies, children's singalongs, and Bingo.

Roku users with Android devices can now "cast" videos from a web browser to a Roku-connected TV. Although not quite as simple as Chromecast, and lacking apps specifically designed for the app, you may find this as a convenient workaround that lets you watch videos on your TV that are not otherwise available through Roku.

Eighteen new channels were launched in the Roku Channel Store this week, bringing content in the categories of Fitness & Outdoors, Food, Games, Internet TV, Movies & TV, Photos & Video, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Technology, Screensavers & Apps, and Special Interest to the Roku. Click on the links below for more details on each channel.