Tag: Roku

During the Consumer Electronics Show, Roku’s founder, chairman, and CEO Anthony Wood provided fresh insights into the company’s strategy for its ad-free subscription service Howdy, indicating plans to transform it from a Roku-exclusive offering into a widely available streaming option. Launched in August 2025, Howdy delivers uninterrupted access to a substantial library of movies and…

In a bold forecast for the entertainment industry, Anthony Wood, the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Roku, anticipates that generative artificial intelligence will soon transform content creation in profound ways. He envisions the emergence of the first entirely AI-produced blockbuster movie within the next three years, signaling a shift in how films and…

Today at CES, Roku announced that it will utilize the iSpot Outcomes at Scale product, designed to help advertisers with performance-focused campaigns on the Roku platform. Roku advertisers will be able to use data from iSpot to track ROI, adjust creative strategies, and drive results. Today’s announcement expands on a partnership between Roku and iSpot…

Roku TVs and Roku players got more free live channels in December 2025. The Roku Channel added 20 new free live channels during December 2025. Accessible directly through Roku TVs, streaming players, and the Roku mobile app, these new linear channels cater to a wide range of tastes, from nostalgic sitcoms and classic Westerns to…

In a significant shift for Roku’s customer service landscape, streaming giant Roku has officially shut down its Community Forums as of December 31, 2025, marking the end of a platform that had served as a vital hub for user assistance for over a decade. The forums, which allowed Roku customers to post questions about device…

Roku dominates the U.S. streaming media player market, but many users are only scratching the surface of its capabilities. As a longtime Roku enthusiast, I’m excited to share five tips and tricks to elevate your streaming experience. With 2026 almost here, we are updating this list with some new ones. Bonus: How to remove the…