Tag: Roku
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Roku Poised to Win Big in Trump’s Tariff War
As President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies reshape global trade in 2025, Roku, the Silicon Valley-based streaming technology giant, could emerge as an unexpected victor. With the company already shifting production of some devices—including the newly launched 2024 Roku Ultra—to Vietnam, Roku is strategically positioned to sidestep the steep 34% tariffs hammering competitors reliant on…
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Upgrade Your Roku TV & Roku Player With a Roku Remote Pro Now on Sale for Just $23.99
Roku users can now supercharge their TV and player experience with the Roku Voice Remote Pro, a feature-packed upgrade that’s hit a jaw-dropping sale price of $23.99—down from its usual $29.99. This rechargeable gem, compatible with all Roku TVs, most players, and audio devices, brings hands-free voice controls, headphone mode, and a lost device locator…
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Roku Boosts Its Free Live TV Guide with New On-Demand Channels With Quick Access to Popular Content
Roku has expanded its free Live TV Guide with a fresh batch of on-demand channels, each launching with dedicated seconds of on-demand content to enhance the streaming experience for its 145 million monthly viewers. This update builds on The Roku Channel’s reputation as the top free streaming service—voted best by 28.2% of over 1,900 Cord…
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Roku Reveals the Comedy Favorites Americans Are Streaming for April Fools Day
April Fools’ Day is no joke when it comes to streaming. According to Roku, searches for prank and comedy content on their platform spiked by 25% in the three days leading up to April 1st last year…and the trend is back for 2025. In celebration of the unofficial holiday of laughs, Roku shared their top-searched…
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Roku Ultra 2024 Drops to $79.99 in Limited-Time Sale, Slashes $20 Off Original Price
Streaming fans are in for a treat as the Roku Ultra 2024, dubbed the “Ultimate Streaming Player,” is now on sale for just $79.99, down from its regular price of $99.99. This $20 discount, spotted across major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Roku.com, brings the high-powered 4K device to one of its lowest prices…
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Most Americans Don’t Plan to Buy New TVs & Streaming Players From Roku, Amazon, Google TV, & More in 2025, Survey Finds
A recent survey of over 1,900 readers by Cord Cutters News, reveals that 78.7% of Americans have no plans to purchase a new streaming player or smart TV in 2025, signaling a potential plateau in device upgrades amid a saturated market. The poll, which follows a similar 2024 survey showing 77.1% reluctance, underscores a growing…
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Roku Is More Popular Than Fire TVs & Apple TVs Combined With Cord Cutters According to New Survey
Roku has solidified its dominance in the streaming device market, emerging as the top choice among cord cutters in a recent survey of over 1,900 readers conducted by Cord Cutters News. The survey, which allowed participants to select all devices used in their households, revealed that 64% of respondents use a Roku, surpassing the combined…
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Roku Confirms A new Bug Impacting Roku TV Owners, Fix in Progress
Roku users are grappling with a frustrating new bug impacting Roku TVs, where a menu prompt to rename the device connected to the HDMI 1 port appears every time the TV starts up, as reported by users on community forums and confirmed by Rokuin posts online. The issue, which began surfacing earlier this week, affects…
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Roku Teases Roku OS 14.5 Update with Developer Insights on Memory Management and UI Enhancements
Roku, the leading TV streaming platform in the U.S., has set the stage for its next software update, Roku OS 14.5, with a developer-focused event held today, March 24, 2025. While details remain sparse, the company offered a glimpse into what’s coming, highlighting improvements in memory management, graphics, and user interface (UI) changes aimed at…
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5 Must Have 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 cord cutters throughout the United States today. One of the reasons for that is the user-friendly design and ease of use. A Roku player will work right out of the box with easy to follow instructions. However, if you…