Tag: Roku
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Roku Tests Full Screen Home Screen Video Ads Before You Can Use Your Roku
Update: Roku reached out to Cord Cutters News to say these ads are skippable. Earlier reports from readers and on Reddit said they couldn’t not be skipped. Roku says there is a close option on these ads that will let you imideitialy exit the ad when it starts. Here is the original story: Over the…
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Can You Use a Roku TV Without Paying for Streaming Services? Yes! Here’s How
A common question among prospective buyers and current owners alike is whether a Roku TV can function without a subscription to streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+. The short answer is a resounding yes—Roku TVs are far more versatile than their reputation as streaming powerhouses might suggest. Roku continues to dominate the smart TV…
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Roku Adds More Free & Paid Live Sports With NWSL
Roku is making a bold play for soccer fans with the launch of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Zone, a new hub within its Roku Sports experience unveiled today. Just in time for the NWSL season opener this Friday, March 14, the zone marks Roku’s first dedicated space for a women’s professional league. It’s…
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Roku’s New “Build Your Own Multiview” Feature Set to Expand to More Apps Like YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live, & More After Fubo Launch
Roku, the leading streaming platform in the U.S., is poised to revolutionize how viewers experience live TV with an expansion of its innovative “Build Your Own Multiview” feature. Initially launched last fall with Fubo, the customizable multiview option allowed users to watch up to four live channels simultaneously on select Roku devices, tailored to their…
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Get a 40″ Roku TV for Just $128
Roku Smart TVs make it easy for cord cutters to start streaming. There’s no need for additional equipment – just plug in your TV, sign into your Roku account to connect your TV, and start watching. Right now, you can get the Roku Smart TV 40-Inch Select Series (normally $230) for just $128. That’s a…
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You Can Upgrade Your Old Roku TV or Roku Player With The Newly Upgraded Roku Voice Remote Pro 2nd Edition At Its Lowest Price Ever of Just $25.58
Last year Roku officially announced the new Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd Ed.) that was first spotted in testing last fall. This new remote makes it easy for you to upgrade your old Roku TV or Roku Player with a new powerful remote with new features. This will give you a ton of new features…
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Twitch Returns to Roku TVs & Roku Players Via Third-Party Apps
Twitch, the Amazon-owned live-streaming giant beloved by gamers and content creators, has staged a surprising comeback on Roku TVs and Roku players, delighting fans who’ve long mourned its absence. Now after years of no support for Roku TVs and Roku Players multiple third-party apps have emerged on the Roku Channel Store, offering access to Twitch…
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The Top 10 FREE Roku Apps of 2025: For Roku Players, Roku Sticks, & Roku TVs
As subscription costs climb for major streaming platforms like Disney+, Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix, Roku users have a silver lining: a wealth of free, ad-supported streaming services right at their fingertips. Roku, beloved for its seamless access to paid giants, also hosts a growing ecosystem of no-cost entertainment, making it an ideal time to explore…
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Totally ’80s: Five Movies Turning 40 in March 2025
The year 1985 gave us an eclectic mix of movies, from martial arts cult classics to supernatural horror and feel-good animated adventures. These films, each in their own way, celebrate strength, resilience, and the fight to carve out a place in the world. Whether that’s through fists, friendship, or sheer determination. Forty years later, they…
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The Roku Channel Adds 10 New Free Channels on Roku Players, Roku TVs, & More
Roku, a leader in the streaming media landscape today added ten new free ad-supported channels to its The Roku Channel, with the addition of ten new live TV channels. These new channels join Roku’s already extensive lineup of over 500 free channels. This comes as The Roku Channel became the largest free streaming service in…