Category: Roku
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Review: Roku’s New Pro Remote 2 with Backlit Buttons, USB-C, & New Buttons: Is It Worth Upgrading?
This month Roku officially announced the new Roku Pro Remote 2 that was first spotted in testing last fall. With the Roku Pro Remote 2, you will find multiple improvements over the previous Roku remote. This new remote will include motion-activated backlit buttons, so it knows when you pick it up to turn on the…
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Limited Time: The Roku Channel is Offering 30 Day Free Trials to 30+ Premium Channels
Right now, Roku is offering a free 30-day trial on more than 30 of its popular Premium Channels giving you access to everything the channels have to offer for a whole month. You can take advantage of this deal by signing into your Roku account and selecting the channel you’d like to trial. The offer…
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K Review: Midrange, But Definitely Not Middling
On paper, Roku’s new Streaming Stick 4K seems like it could reside in a perfect sweet spot when it comes to price, portability, and performance. But to really find out if Roku’s hit the mark with its latest streamer, we had to spend some time living with the new device as our everyday, go-to streamer.…
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Roku Express 4K+ Review: Roku’s Pint-Sized 4K Streamer Packs a Punch
One of the headlining members of Roku’s spring 2021 lineup, the Express 4K+ is the company’s latest attempt to squeeze 4K-capable hardware into a compact, budget-friendly form factor. It’s set to take the spot previously occupied by the outgoing Premiere, while also bringing improved specs to the party. But how does the new Express 4K+…
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Roku Ultra 2020 Review: More Speed, More Features, and a Bit More Ultra
Editor’s Note (11/13/20): We’ve updated this review to include benchmarks and other insights gained after installing Roku OS 9.4 and exploring its new features and performance improvements. The latest Roku Ultra is here and the company’s promising a faster, more feature-rich iteration of its top-of-the-line dedicated streaming device. Of course, this isn’t the first Roku…
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Roku vs. Roku: Four Streaming Devices Compared Head to Head (to Head to Head)
Roku’s current lineup of dedicated streaming devices runs the gamut of price points and features. At one end, the low-priced option goes for about $30, while the top-end model has an asking price more than 3 times as much. But what’s the difference among these streamers? What features and capabilities are Roku bringing to the…
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Roku vs Fire TV – Which One is Right For You? We Take a Look…
Before you can stream your favorite TV series and movies, you’ll need to decide how you’ll watch. In addition to your computer, phone, or smart TV, there are many streaming devices that will let you stream all of your favorite apps on your TV. Right now Roku and the Fire TV are two of the…
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Roku Ultra vs Roku Streaming Stick+: Which is Right For You?
There is no one perfect streaming device that will work for every cord cutter. By comparing your options, you can find the right device to meet your streaming needs, provide the features you’re looking for, and fit your budget. In this post, we’re comparing the Roku Ultra and the Roku Streaming Stick+, which launched just…
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Get 3 Free Months of Hulu and Pandora When You Purchase a New Roku for Black Friday
When you buy and activate a new Roku Player or Roku TV, you can get 3 months of Pandora and Hulu for free, for a limited time. With your 3 months of Hulu, you’ll have access to the largest streaming library with over 85,000 shows and movies, latest episodes of your favorite series, and Hulu…
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Review: Is TCL’s 2019 6-Series Roku TV Still The Best TV Under $1,000?
In 2018 Cord Cutters News named TCL’s 6-Series the best Roku TV under $1,000. Now TCL has a fresh update to the 6-Series with improved Contrast Control Zone technology to drive individual zones of LED lights behind the TV’s LCD panel. This lighting technology allows each zone of the TV to be brighter or darker…