Tag: Roku
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Roku’s First Original Adult Animated Series “Doomlands” Will Debut on The Roku Channel This Month
Roku announced today that its first adult animated scripted series, “Doomlands,” will debut on The Roku Channel on January 28. Roku’s description of the series says: The series looks at the life of the infamous Danny Doom and aspiring bartender, Lhandi, as they sling beers across a hellish wasteland in their mobile pub: The Oasis.…
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Roku to Air a Special 20th Anniversary Episode of ‘Ask This Old House’
For two decades, Ask This Old House has been helping homeowners find answers to all their home improvement questions, and now the program is celebrating a major milestone. Ask This Old House turns 20 this year and will celebrate with a special anniversary episode airing Thursday, January 20 on PBS and the new dedicated This…
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Video: The Cordie Awards for the Best New Streaming Device of 2021 and More
This week, Jess and Philip teamed up to discuss the results from our 2021 Cordie Awards. In Part 1 of our video recap, we count down your picks for the Best New Streaming Device of 2021, Best Smart TV, and more. And stay tuned — we’ll be covering more of your top picks in upcoming…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix’s Price Hikes, Roku’s Live TV Zone, and More
Before the week ended, Netflix revealed that it’s raising pricing on all its tiers, from Basic to Premium. Meanwhile, Roku added a new section dedicated to Live TV content to its familiar menus, and Sinclair continued its push to develop its own sports streaming service. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and…
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Roku Adds ‘Live TV Zone’ to Main Menu
Roku recently surveyed its users and found that 61% still watch live news after cutting the cord. To make it easier for users to find live TV, from news to sports to primetime TV, Roku has added a Live TV Zone on the left hand menu of Roku devices. What is the Live TV…
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Roku TV Was the Number 1 Smart TV OS in the U.S. in 2021
Roku announced today that for the second year in a row, Roku is the top operating system sold in the United States, according to NPD’s Weekly Retail Tracking Service data from January 3, 2021 through December 4, 2021. Roku also announced a new partnership with Sharp today. The two companies will launch a line of…
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The Top 10 Free Roku Apps of 2021
Roku users have no shortage of free streaming apps to choose from. But sometimes, having too many choices can be a bit of a challenge. So we’re rounding up 10 of our favorite free streaming apps that would make a great addition to anyone’s Roku gear, from the budget-minded Roku Express to the top-of-the-line Ultra.…
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Video: Our Favorite Free Streaming Apps for Roku, Fire TV, and More
Odds are more than a few folks out there are enjoying new streaming devices and smart TVs this holiday season. So now seemed the perfect time to take a look at our favorite free streaming apps for Roku, Fire TV, and other popular platforms. These apps can be excellent places to get started with your…
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The Roku Channel will Roll Out an Immersive NYE Experience with Daily Offers and More
Roku is ready to welcome 2022 in style with a brand new immersive seasonal experience rolling out just before New Year’s Eve. Not only will The Roku Channel have a festive new look, but users will also be able to cash in on prizes and offers all week long. Starting on December 27, the home…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku and Google Make a Deal, Paramount+ Adds Pluto TV-Like Channels, and More
This week, Roku and Google finally reached an agreement that keeps YouTube and YouTube TV on Roku’s platform. Paramount+ also launched some very Pluto TV-like live channels on the paid streaming service. We also have a new free streaming platform to discuss and new Fire TV features to explore. Here’s what happened in the world…