Category: Roku
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Roku is Testing a New Streaming Player That is Pending FCC Approval
Roku, the leading name in streaming media players, appears to be gearing up for a hardware refresh, with a new device filing spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week that was filed in late March. While the FCC has agreed to Roku’s request to keep most details under wraps for now, early glimpses…
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Roku Poised to Win Big in Trump’s Tariff War
As President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies reshape global trade in 2025, Roku, the Silicon Valley-based streaming technology giant, could emerge as an unexpected victor. With the company already shifting production of some devices—including the newly launched 2024 Roku Ultra—to Vietnam, Roku is strategically positioned to sidestep the steep 34% tariffs hammering competitors reliant on…
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The Roku Channel Adds 24 New Free Live Channels From Warner Bros. Discovery Including HBO Content
The Roku Channel, already crowned the best free streaming service by 28.2% of over 1,900 Cord Cutters News readers in a recent survey, just supercharged its offerings with a massive influx of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) channels—all available at no cost. Announced today, this expansion brings a diverse slate of 24 new ad-supported FAST (free…
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Roku Ultra 2024 Drops to $79.99 in Limited-Time Sale, Slashes $20 Off Original Price
Streaming fans are in for a treat as the Roku Ultra 2024, dubbed the “Ultimate Streaming Player,” is now on sale for just $79.99, down from its regular price of $99.99. This $20 discount, spotted across major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Roku.com, brings the high-powered 4K device to one of its lowest prices…
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Roku Confirms A new Bug Impacting Roku TV Owners, Fix in Progress
Roku users are grappling with a frustrating new bug impacting Roku TVs, where a menu prompt to rename the device connected to the HDMI 1 port appears every time the TV starts up, as reported by users on community forums and confirmed by Rokuin posts online. The issue, which began surfacing earlier this week, affects…
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Trump Media Launches a Free Streaming Service Called Truth+ on Roku, Targeting “Non-Woke” Audiences
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq: DJT), the company behind Truth Social, Truth+, and the emerging Truth.Fi FinTech brand, unveiled its latest venture on March 24, 2025: the Truth+ streaming app is now available on Roku TVs. Announced last week, the app’s debut on Roku TVs and Roku players brings a self-styled “family-friendly” alternative…
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Monster Jam Motorsports Roars Onto Roku with New Free Channel Partnership
Monster Jam, the motorsports spectacle famed for its gravity-defying stunts and roaring 12,000-pound trucks, has teamed up with Roku, America’s top TV streaming platform, to launch the Monster Jam Free Channel. Announced ontoday, this partnership brings the adrenaline-fueled action of Monster Jam directly to millions of U.S. households via The Roku Channel, accessible at no…
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Roku Tests Full Screen Home Screen Video Ads Before You Can Use Your Roku
Update: Roku reached out to Cord Cutters News to say these ads are skippable. Earlier reports from readers and on Reddit said they couldn’t not be skipped. Roku says there is a close option on these ads that will let you imideitialy exit the ad when it starts. Here is the original story: Over the…
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Roku Adds More Free & Paid Live Sports With NWSL
Roku is making a bold play for soccer fans with the launch of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Zone, a new hub within its Roku Sports experience unveiled today. Just in time for the NWSL season opener this Friday, March 14, the zone marks Roku’s first dedicated space for a women’s professional league. It’s…
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Roku’s New “Build Your Own Multiview” Feature Set to Expand to More Apps Like YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live, & More After Fubo Launch
Roku, the leading streaming platform in the U.S., is poised to revolutionize how viewers experience live TV with an expansion of its innovative “Build Your Own Multiview” feature. Initially launched last fall with Fubo, the customizable multiview option allowed users to watch up to four live channels simultaneously on select Roku devices, tailored to their…