Category: Roku
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Report Suggests Comcast Exploring Deals with ViacomCBS, Roku As Part of Streaming Push
(Editor’s Note: Updated story after reaching out to Roku to comment on the report.) A new report suggests Comcast is considering deals to collaborate with ViacomCBS or to acquire Roku as the company looks to establish itself in the world of streaming. In a profile focusing on Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, the Wall Street Journal…
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The Roku Channel Has Seen Record Numbers Since Launching Roku Originals
Roku shared an update on The Roku Channel today, announcing that since the launch of Roku Originals, the free streaming service has seen a record number of accounts streaming the free content. More than one in three Roku Channel viewers streamed a Roku Original series in the first two weeks, with users streaming over nine…
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Save on the Roku Ultra and Roku Streaming Stick+ (Limited Time Deal)
Roku devices are back on sale, ahead of Prime Day later this month. Right now, you can save on the Roku Ultra and the Roku Streaming Stick+. These sale prices expire on June 12. Roku Ultra $69, Originally $99.99 With USB and Ethernet ports for the ultimate connectivity, the Roku Ultra is for users that truly…
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Roku Launches New Weekly Show ‘Roku Recommends’
Roku announced today a new weekly entertainment show called “Roku Recommends.” The 15 minute show will share some of the best content and hidden gems on Roku each week. “Roku Recommends” launches today with Emmy-award winner, Maria Menounos, and award-winning, multi-hyphenate, Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins hosting an episode with the top five titles to stream on…
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Get Roku Devices on Sale Through May 29
Get an early Memorial Day deal with Roku’s sale on some of its best selling products. The Streambar, Ultra, Streaming Stick+, Wireless Speakers, and Subwoofer are all on sale. The deals expire on May 29. Roku Player + Audio Deals Roku Streambar $99, Normally $129.99 is the ideal gift for the entertainment-lover on a budget looking to…
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Roku Expands Exclusive Content Collection in Deal to be the Free Streaming Home of Saban Films
Roku and Saban Films announced today that they’ve made a deal for Roku to get streaming rights to movies from Saban Films. This is the first ever pay-one licensing agreement for Roku. The deal will bring a selection of titles from Saban’s 2021 film slate to The Roku Channel for viewers in the US and…
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The Roku Channel Adds 30 Roku Originals Now Streaming for Free
Roku has added Roku Originals to The Roku Channel lineup. You can now stream shows like “Die Hart,” “#FreeRayshawn” and “Reno 911!,” documentaries, such as “Blackballed” and “Big Rad Wolf,” and alternative and reality programming, including “Punk’d” and “Chrissy’s Court” exclusively on The Roku Channel. Roku announced the Roku Originals label in April, sharing that…
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Roku Has Memorial Day Deals on Streaming Devices, Soundbars & Speakers
Roku is making it easier to set up your home theater with Memorial Day deals on some of its best selling products. Now through May 29, you can save on a range of products including everything you need for a surround sound experience. Roku Player + Audio Deals Roku Streambar $99, Normally $129.99 is the ideal gift…
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Video: Roku Brings 4K Support, Impressive Performance to its Express Line
In case you missed it last week, we gave the full hardware review treatment to Roku’s latest streaming device, the $39.99 Express 4K+. Check out the video review below to see where it fits within Roku’s current lineup and how it stacks up to the budget 4K streaming device competition. Editor’s note: Roku provided an…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku Sets Premiere Date for Quibi-Sourced Original Content and More
This week saw Roku announcing a premiere date for its Quibi-sourced Roku Originals — while it also added more than two dozen new options to The Roku Channel. Elsewhere, the WNBA and Prime Video have a new multi-year streaming deal; the oft-delayed Friends reunion is finally on its way; and the Los Angeles Lakers are…