Tag: Roku TV
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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…
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TCL Announces New Roku TV Ready Soundbars & Mini-LED TVs At CES
Today at CES TCL announced a new line up of Roku TV ready soundbars and TCL’s new Vidrian Mini-LED technology to make 8K TVs look even better. “It has been our focus to grow TCL into one of the leading consumer electronics brands worldwide, and with the expansion of our product portfolio offering best–in–class TVs, audio products and now mobile…
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10 Roku Accessories to Help You Get the Most from Your Roku Player & Roku TV
Roku devices are a favorite among Cord Cutters News readers and the most popular streaming players of cord cutters throughout the US. One of the reasons for that is the user-friendly design. A Roku player will work right out of the box with easy to follow instructions. However, if you want to add to your…
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EXPIRED: 55″ Roku TV With 4K HDR From Element Just $179.99 at Meijer (A New All Time Low Price)
Need a crazy low price on a 55″ Roku TV? If you live close to a Meijer store they have a limited supply 55″ 4K HDR Roku TV for just $179.99 down from $449.99. This deal seems to be for instore only as I couldn’t find it on their website just in the flyer posted…
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Hisense Announces the R8F 4K Dolby Vision HDR ULED Roku TV
Hisense has just added the R8F 4K Hisense Roku TV to their lineup. Hisense says the new model will combine stellar picture quality with the Roku OS for an incredible viewing experience. “At Hisense, we understand that what matters most to viewers is the experience they have while watching TV,” said David Gold, Hisense USA…