Category: Roku
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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…
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Amazon’s IMDb TV is Now Available on Roku
IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service, is now available on Roku devices in the US. With IMDb TV, Roku users will be able to watch originals from Amazon Studios, along with a large content library of shows and movies, all for free. “We are thrilled to provide customers a seamless and easy way to view…
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Roku Launches Roku TVs in Brazil
Roku is expanding its international presence with the launch of Roku TV models in Brazil, in partnership with Philco. A 50-inch 4K Ultra HD model is now available for purchase online for Brazilian customers. “We are excited to partner with Philco to introduce the new lineup of Philco Roku TVs to consumers in Brazil,” said…
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Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million
Soon after rumors started circulating that Roku was in the process of acquiring Quibi’s content, the company announced today that the deal was done and Quibi content will be streaming exclusively on The Roku Channel. While financial terms of the deal were not discussed in the statement sent out by Roku and Quibi, inside…
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Roku Acquires Quibi Content to Stream Exclusively on The Roku Channel
Roku announced today that it has acquired global content distribution rights for Quibi content. The Roku Channel will become the exclusive streaming home to over 75 shows and documentaries created for the now defunct short form streaming service. With a home on The Roku Channel, the former Quibi content will be free in 2021 for…
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Roku Named Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US, Expands Roku TV Ready Program
Ahead of CES next week, Roku is making some big announcements about how the company is growing and developing new technology for cord cutters. Roku announced today that it holds the title Number 1 Smart TV OS in the US and Canada, according to NPD’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service. With the Roku TV reference design,…