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Kodi v18 "Leia" alpha 1 available to download, adds DRM content support

Paul Bass — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 16:46:01 +0000

Today the Kodi team have released the first alpha of Kodi v18 "Leia". This version is all about stability and usability, with big improvements to the video player, PVR, music library, and DRM support. Read more...

Kodi is now available for Xbox One, but as a work in progress

John Keefer — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 15:18:01 +0000

After starting as the Xbox Media Center, Kodi eventually slipped away from the Xbox to other platforms. After a commitment to UWP, the popular open source app has returned, this time for Xbox One. Read more...

Kodi defends the prospect of using DRM in its app to deter piracy

Rich Woods — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 23:06:01 +0000

In a blog post, the developers behind the popular Kodi media center application defended the prospect of using DRM in their app, without actually committing to the decision to do so. Read more...

Kodi is considering adding support for DRM to defeat piracy

Rich Woods — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 21:24:01 +0000

The team behind the Kodi media player are becoming increasingly frustrated with the growing use of its app for piracy. To help combat this, it's considering adding support for DRM. Read more...

Kodi is coming back to the Xbox as a UWP app

Rich Woods — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:16:01 +0000

At Microsoft's Windows Developer Day for the Creators Update today, the company announced that Kodi will be converting to a full UWP app, which will be available on the Xbox One. Read more...

The distribution of pre-loaded Kodi boxes face legal action

Cage Appleby — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 07:42:01 +0000

A Middlesbrough shop owner is set to face charges due to providing ‘Fully Loaded' Kodi devices with free access to subscription based content. The next hearing is slated to commence on October 27. Read more...

Review of the VidOn TV Box: the world's only Android TV box with Blu-ray menu navigation

Steven Johns — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:53:35 +0000

The VidOn TV box is priced relatively well and has a few unique and exclusive features. But does it meet the mark? Check out our full review of the VidOn TV box to find out! Read more...

The VidOn TV box: Unboxing and first impressions

Steven Johns — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 07:12:01 +0000

VidOn are official sponsors of Kodi and have a special build of the software powering their subscription-model device. Check out our unboxing and first impressions of the VidOn TV box! Read more...

Our review of the Smartron S805 Android TV box, the device that got TV navigation right

Steven Johns — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 01:10:01 +0000

It has pretty much the same guts as the MK808B Plus we reviewed not too long ago but it's double the price. Check out the review to see if the Smartron S805 is worth the extra cost! Read more...

Smartron S805 Android TV box: Unboxing and first impressions

Steven Johns — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:38:01 +0000

The Smartron S805 is a mid-tier Android TV box that is reasonably priced and has a number of pretty interesting features. Check out the unboxing and our first impressions while you wait on the review! Read more...

XBMC 13.2

Razvan Serea — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:29:27 +0000