Tag: Roku TV
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Roku’s Latest Express Adds Dual-Band WiFi, New Subwoofer Incoming
Roku’s fall 2022 plans include an update to its budget Express streaming device, along with a new wireless subwoofer meant to pair with the company’s audio offerings. First up, the new Express, model 3960, still tops out at 1080p HD resolution, but it does add support for dual-band WiFi so users with increasingly crowded networks…
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Video: The State of Smart TVs in 2021
In case you missed it, this week we spent some time exploring the world of smart TVs. In the video embedded below, we discuss the pros and cons to owning a smart TV, including why you shouldn’t feel locked in to a particular platform. In particular, we take a look at some of the biggest…
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Roku’s Data Shows Younger Viewers Prefer Streaming the Oscars
Last weekend’s Academy Awards Show gave viewers a breath of fresh air and a return to semi-normalcy as Hollywood’s stars donned mask-less red carpet looks at the in-person event. Streaming Originals took home some major wins with Nomadland carrying off Best Picture in a competition against heavy hitters like Judas and the Black Messiah, Sound of…
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TCL’s New Soundbar Lets You Wirelessly Connect to Roku TVs
Amid TCL’s product announcements during CES 2021 is the unveiling of a new soundbar with a nifty trick. The TCL Alto R1 soundbar is its first wireless option — the company says all you’ll need is a power cord. Compatible Roku TVs should connect to the soundbar and start guiding you through the setup process…
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Tegna Will Bring its Live Local News to Fire TV with Launch of New Apps
Today Tegna announced apps for its OTT streaming stations are headed for Amazon Fire TV. The apps are set to hit the devices sometime in 2020. Tegna also announced an update for its Roku apps finished rolling out today, giving viewers an enhanced experience. Tegna’s OTT station apps give viewers free, ad-supported access to live…
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Roku Now Has 43 Million Active Accounts
In today’s quarter 2 earnings report, Roku announced that its active account growth accelerated by 41% year over year. There are now 43 million active Roku accounts. Roku said the growth was driven by “strong sales of both players and Roku TV models throughout the quarter.” Roku player unit sales were up 28% year over…
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TCL’s Newest TVs Sport THX-Approved Game Modes
Today, TCL announced the launch of its latest 6-Series Roku TVs, this time boasting some THX-certified gaming chops. Officially known as THX Certified Game Mode, the new standard aims to assure consumers that an approved TV can capably support big-screen gaming, a selling point that could come in handy as a new generation of video…
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TCL Drops Prices on 8 Series TVs for One-Day Sales This Week
TCL announced a pair of one-day deals for its high-end 8 Series line of 4K Roku TVs. On Tuesday, May 5th, you can pick up the 65-inch 8 Series 4K TV for $999.99 (list price $1,999.99). And then on Friday, May 8th, the larger 75-inch model goes on sale for $1,799.99 (list price $2,999.99) Both…
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How to Use The Roku Channel’s Parental Controls
While Roku streaming devices don’t offer a single, one-stop location for parental controls that govern all your streaming services and apps, you can set up PIN-protected access for playback restrictions within The Roku Channel. Also, Roku TVs can restrict over-the-air content based on ratings. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up…
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Roku’s Bet on Smart TV Appears to be Paying Off
Roku TV, the company’s smart TV platform, has been gaining traction and adding partners since its debut a few years ago. It essentially takes the software and user experience Roku’s offered in its streaming boxes and HDMI sticks, and embeds it directly in TVs from a number of manufacturers. This week, The Motley Fool’s Adam…