Category: Roku
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The Roku Channel Will Exclusively Premiere ‘Cypher’ Series March 19
Roku announced today that it will be the exclusive home of the new scripted series “Cypher” which will premiere on The Roku Channel on March 19. The seven episode series will be available for free for viewers in the US and Canada. In “Cypher,” viewers will follow FBI cryptanalyst Will Scott (Martin Dingle Wall, Home…
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Roku Soars in the Streaming Boom, Ending 2020 With 51.2 Million Active Users
Roku released its Q4 2020 earnings today, reporting that it has surpassed 50 million active accounts, a number originally shared last month ahead of today’s earnings call. Roku added 14.3 million active accounts in 2020, with the official number at 51.2 million by the end of the year. Revenue was up 58% year over year,…
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Roku Devices are Back on Sale Starting at $25 & Roku TVs Starting at $150
Roku devices are back on sale this week, with the Roku Premiere coming at 29% off and smaller discounts on the Streaming Stick+ and Ultra. Some Roku TVs are also on sale, with deals on TCL and Hisense models, starting at under $150. Here’s a roundup of the deals Note: Prices were accurate at the…
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Roku is Making Moves to Offer Original Content
It looks like Roku is making plans to add original content to its current content library. A job listing originally reported on by Protocol showed that Roku was searching for a Lead Production Attorney with “substantial experience in television and film production either at a studio, network, streaming service or entertainment law firm.” The listing,…
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Roku Reportedly Testing ‘Voice Remote Pro’ with Rechargeable Battery
Reddit users have a spotted what looks like a new remote control option for Roku users. The new Voice Remote Pro appears to offer up some familiar features, including personal shortcuts and a remote finder feature. But it looks like it’s ditching traditional AA batteries for a built-in, rechargeable option instead. According to a screenshot…
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The Roku Channel Adds 13 New Live Channels to Its Free Lineup
The Roku Channel announced this week that it will bring 13 new channels to its live TV channel guide. The Roku Channel now has over 165 free, linear channels that streamers can watch for free with the app. The Roku Channel has over 50 million active accounts and users streamed a total of 58.7 billion…
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The Roku Channel Adds All Seasons of ’24,’ ‘Dirty Harry,’ ‘The Bodyguard,’ & More
The Roku Channel is adding even more content to its free streaming lineup this month, including all seasons of three series and over two dozen movies. Here’s what you can watch for free, starting this month. TV Series 24 (All seasons arrive 2/15) – Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and…
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Roku: Super Bowl Viewers Are Split 50/50 on Streaming and Watching on Traditional TV
Ahead of the Super Bowl airing on CBS this week, Roku surveyed customers to find out how they’ll be watching the game. The research from Roku shows that the majority of Roku users, 86%, planning to tune into the Super Bowl plan to stay at home to enjoy the game. How will they be watching?…
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Roku Devices Are On Sale Now, Starting at Just $24.99
Ahead of the Big Game this weekend, Roku devices are on sale. The deals include the Roku Premiere, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra, and the new Roku Streambar – a sound bar and Roku player in one. Roku Premiere on sale for $24.99, down from $39.99 Roku Streaming Stick+ on sale for $39.00, down from…
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The Roku Streambar is on a Major Sale Right Now
Right now, Amazon has an amazing deal on Roku Streambars. The Roku Streambar 4K/HD/HDR Streaming Media Player & Premium Audio, All In One is on sale for just $109 on Amazon. That’s a 20% savings from the original price of $130. Pricing on this soundbar hasn’t been this low since Black Friday, so it’s a…