Category: Roku
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Roku to Air a Special 20th Anniversary Episode of ‘Ask This Old House’
For two decades, Ask This Old House has been helping homeowners find answers to all their home improvement questions, and now the program is celebrating a major milestone. Ask This Old House turns 20 this year and will celebrate with a special anniversary episode airing Thursday, January 20 on PBS and the new dedicated This…
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Roku Announces Exclusive Original Docuseries ‘The Fix’ Coming in January
Roku is expanding its original series slate with a brand new exclusive docuseries heading to the platform later this month. The Roku Channel will debut an all-new Roku Original “The Fix,” on Friday, January 21. The eight-part docuseries is based on the bestselling book ‘Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War…
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Roku Adds ‘Live TV Zone’ to Main Menu
Roku recently surveyed its users and found that 61% still watch live news after cutting the cord. To make it easier for users to find live TV, from news to sports to primetime TV, Roku has added a Live TV Zone on the left hand menu of Roku devices. What is the Live TV…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: CES 2022 Highlights, Sling TV’s Intro Offer Changes, and More
(Editor’s Note 01-21-2022: Updated story to change from Ford Explorer to Ford Expedition based on an update to the Fire TV blog post.) This week, we covered the major cord cutting and streaming headlines from CES 2022. Elsewhere, Sling TV changed up its intro deal and DIY Network rebranded itself. We also have a brand-new…
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The Top 10 Free Roku Apps of 2021
Roku users have no shortage of free streaming apps to choose from. But sometimes, having too many choices can be a bit of a challenge. So we’re rounding up 10 of our favorite free streaming apps that would make a great addition to anyone’s Roku gear, from the budget-minded Roku Express to the top-of-the-line Ultra.…
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Video: Our Favorite Free Streaming Apps for Roku, Fire TV, and More
Odds are more than a few folks out there are enjoying new streaming devices and smart TVs this holiday season. So now seemed the perfect time to take a look at our favorite free streaming apps for Roku, Fire TV, and other popular platforms. These apps can be excellent places to get started with your…
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The Roku Channel will Roll Out an Immersive NYE Experience with Daily Offers and More
Roku is ready to welcome 2022 in style with a brand new immersive seasonal experience rolling out just before New Year’s Eve. Not only will The Roku Channel have a festive new look, but users will also be able to cash in on prizes and offers all week long. Starting on December 27, the home…
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Roku and Google Have Agreed to Keep YouTube and YouTube TV on Roku
With their distribution agreement set to expire tomorrow, Roku and Google announced today that they have agreed to a multi-year extension to keep both YouTube and YouTube TV on Roku. A Roku spokesperson told Cord Cutters News: “Roku and Google have agreed to a multi-year extension for both YouTube and YouTube TV. This agreement represents a positive development for…
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Video: Picking The Right Roku For You
In case you missed it, we recently published a video exploring Roku’s current hardware lineup. In all, we compared five of the company’s offerings to see how they stack up in terms of pricing, features, and capabilities. It’s an info-packed video that could come in handy for anyone looking to pick up some new streaming…
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Picking The Right Roku: 5 Current Models Compared
The 2021 holiday shopping season is in full swing, so now seemed like the perfect time to take inventory of Roku’s current streaming device lineup. The company offers hardware that regularly retails for $30 along with options approaching or exceeding $100. So what are shoppers actually getting for that money? Conversely, what are you sacrificing…