RIP Slingbox (2005-2022)

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Paul Murray

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Nov 10, 2020, 2:47:33 PM11/10/20

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Dish shuts down Slingbox, to brick all devices by 2022

https://www.cnet.com/news/dish-shuts-down-slingbox-to-brick-all-devices-by-2022/

Dish Network announced on Monday it's immediately discontinuing Sling Media's Slingbox devices and will shut down its servers in two years, effectively bricking owners' devices.

"Until then, most Slingbox models will continue to work normally, but the number of supported devices for viewing will steadily decrease as versions of the SlingPlayer apps become outdated and/or lose compatibility," the company said in a message posted on its website.

Stan S

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Nov 11, 2020, 2:33:18 AM11/11/20

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I’ve been through multiple generations of Slingboxes since 2005. They’re quite handy when I want to stream from New York. It’s a sad day in place shift town.