Tag: Roku
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Roku Now Lets You Keep Your Favorite Titles in a “Save List”
Roku has rolled out a new feature that lets you save your favorite TV shows and movies so you can find them easily in the future. The new “Save List” feature on the Roku Channel, which appeared with the Roku OS 10.5 update in September, is the streamer’s latest feature for making TV viewing simple…
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RIP: Roku Non-Certified Channels (aka Private Channels) Set to Go Dark Feb. 23
Roku’s non-certified channels, formerly known as private channels, have certainly attracted fans over the years. And for those fans, just a quick reminder: Roku is set to remove the feature from its platform on Feb. 23, 2022. In a nutshell, non-certified apps were programs that ran on Roku’s platform, but weren’t officially available on the…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: fuboTV Brings Back Monthly Plans, ViacomCBS has a New Name
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a week after removing monthly plans from its service as part of an “experiment,” fuboTV has reinstated the option. Elsewhere, ViacomCBS announced it’s changing its name to something a little more familiar. And Roku reported its latest subscriber numbers. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and…
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Roku Reaches 60.1 Million Active Users
In its Q4 earnings report today, Roku announced that it has exceeded 60 million active accounts, an increase of 8.9 million for the quarter. “Audiences around the world continue to shift to TV streaming due to its affordability, ease of use, and breadth of content choices. In 2021, we increased active accounts by 8.9 million…
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Conviva: 36.3% of Super Bowl Big Screen Viewership was on Roku
More data surrounding the weekend’s Big Game keeps piling in, and much of it points toward how streaming is booming. Conviva released its Super Bowl 2022 report, and the findings show that more than 30% of viewers watched the event via connected TVs, followed closely by smart TVs at 33.5%. Of those, Roku proved to…
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How to Stream on the Road: Travel-Friendly Streaming Gear From Roku, Fire TV, and More
If you’ve ever spent much time in a hotel or dorm room and wished you had access to all the streaming services you enjoy at home, this article is for you. Bringing a streaming device on the road with you is a great way to upgrade over the standard basic cable or other in-room entertainment…
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Roku’s Streambar Pro is At Its Lowest Price Ever
The Roku Streambar Pro, first announced in April 2021, is on sale for its lowest price ever. Right now, you can pick up Roku’s 2-in-1 streaming device and soundbar for $149.99, $30 off the original price. Get the Roku Streambar Pro for $149.99 on Amazon The Roku Streambar Pro is the ultimate 2-in-1 entertainment upgrade and elevates…
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FOX News International to Expand Across 7 Countries on Roku
FOX News Media’s international streaming service FOX News International has announced it will be expanding its reach via Roku. The direct-to-consumer platform will see increased reach across Chile, Costa Rica, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Panama and the United Kingdom starting January 31. Featuring live streams of FOX News Channel (FNC) and FOX Business Network (FBN) along with…
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Roku Devices Are On Sale, Starting at $24
Roku has deals on some of its most popular streaming devices, including the affordable Roku Express, the fully loaded Roku Ultra, and the all-in-one streamer + soundbar Roku Streambar. These are limited-time deals, expiring on January 29 and February 12. Roku Express on Sale for $24.99 Through 1/29 The Roku Express is for the person that wants an easy…
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Popular Gen Z Channel Brat TV Launches on Roku and Fire TV
Future today has announced a new partnership with YouTube content creator Brat TV to launch a dedicated streaming channel featuring Brat TV’s wildly popular video series geared toward teens. This marks Future Today’s first venture into the Gen Z demographic, opening up a highly sought after audience. The new channel is available for free on…