Category: Roku
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Roku Streaming Stick 4K Adds Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Support — CPU, WiFi Upgrades Also On Board
(Editor’s Note: We’ve updated this post with official hardware specs from Roku.) It must be fall because Roku’s just shared its newest slate of software and hardware announcements. In addition to the next version of its latest software, Roku OS 10.5, the company is also unveiling an upgraded Streaming Stick meant to replace the earlier,…
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Study: Cord Cutters Pay Less than Half as Much as Traditional TV Subscribers
If saving money is a priority, then you’re probably already a cord cutter. New data from Roku and NRG shows that on average, cord cutters spend less than half what regular pay-TV viewers spend on their subscriptions. Roku’s State of Streaming Survey which was conducted among more than 2,000 participants who watch at least 5…
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Roku’s Device Sale Hints That New Hardware Could Be Coming Soon
Many of Roku’s streaming devices are on sale for Labor Day weekend, making this a great time to score a new streaming player, sound bar, or smart TV for your home. The timing of the sale also means that we’re likely about to see some new device announcements coming from Roku. Last year, we got…
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Roku Adds So Yummy and Blossom Channels to the Platform
First Media announced two of its channels are now available on the Roku Platform. Popular channels So Yummy TV and Blossom are now both available for download on the Roku platform in the United States, Latin America and Brazil. So Yummy TV presents an entire range of food programming, including new long-format shows such as Unbox’d…
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Cinedigm Launches Four of its Newest Channels on The Roku Channel
Cinedigm recently launched four new channels on The Roku Channel, including the previously announced Real Madrid TV, a branded sports streaming channel designed to make coverage more accessible for North American fans. New Channels Available on The Roku Channel: Real Madrid TV: a channel dedicated to one of the most recognized brands in world sport. The…
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Roku Greenlights Second Season of Most Dangerous Game
Roku’s push into original, exclusive content continues with an order for a second season of Most Dangerous Game, one of several shows the company acquired from the now-defunct Quibi streaming service. Season one of the show, based on Richard Connell’s famous short story, earned itself a pair of Emmy nominations in the Short Form Comedy…
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You Could Win a Roku Streambar Pro in Roku’s Summer Sweepstakes Going on Now
Roku is no stranger to hosting giveaways, and there’s still time to enter the Roku Summer Sweepstakes going on now. Enter for your chance to win a Roku Streambar Pro by simply filling out the entry form on the Roku website. Entering is easy, all you have to do is follow Roku on Twitter, Instagram,…
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The Roku Express 4K and Roku Streambar 4K are on Sale at Best Buy Right Now
If you’re a first-time Roku user looking to get a deal, or just want to upgrade your current setup, Best Buy has some great deals on select Roku devices for a limited time. Roku Express 4K – $29.99 (down from $40). With Roku, you get all your favorite streaming services like HBO Max, Netflix, YouTube…
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Roku Originals from Quibi are Platform’s Most Watched Titles, Longer Episodes On the Way
Last week, Roku launched its slate of Roku Originals, including a slew of former Quibi titles making their debut on The Roku Channel. Now Roku says the shows have quickly become the top 10 most-watched titles on The Roku Channel. At the beginning of the year, Roku acquired over 75 shows and documentaries, including content…
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Roku Adds Spectrum App Back to Roku Channel Store
After not being able to come to an agreement to renew their contract in December 2020, Roku removed the Spectrum TV app from the Roku Channel Store. Today, the app is back. Roku and Charter sent Cord Cutters News a joint statement, saying: “Charter Communications and Roku have reached a mutually beneficial agreement to renew…