Tag: Roku
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CNN+ is Coming to Roku Today
After launching at the end of March on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and web browsers, the CNN+ app is now coming to Roku. Roku and CNN announced today that Roku users will be able to download the all-new CNN app through the Roku channel store. The app will contain both the CNN+ subscription service…
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Roku Extends Agreement with Amazon to Keep Prime Video and IMDb TV Apps on the Platform
Like most consumers, you probably weren’t aware that the ability to access Prime Video and IMDb TV from your Roku device was in jeopardy. But the good news is, the two companies have reached an agreement, so you can keep on streaming as usual, uninterrupted. Roku released a statement on the agreement with Amazon on…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku’s Mystery Model Number and fuboTV Drops Starter Plan
This past week, we discussed a mystery model number that briefly popped up on Roku’s site. There’s no word yet if it’s a typo or something more, but we’ll definitely keep an eye out. We also saw fuboTV officially drop the Starter plan from its lineup, and Apple TV+ revealed the first half of its…
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Roku (Briefly) Mentions Unknown Model Number Among Roku OS 11’s Supported Hardware
An unknown model number briefly made an appearance in a listing of devices that support Roku’s latest software revision — Roku OS 11. The model, 4802X, doesn’t correspond to any currently available devices within Roku’s lineup, which includes the top-end, 2020-era Ultra (listed as model number 4800X) and the Walmart-exclusive Ultra LT (listed as model…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku OS 11 Launches, Starlink Raises Rates
This week saw Roku launch its newest operating system update, Roku OS 11. Meanwhile, satellite internet provider Starlink announced it’s raising monthly rates, and Bally Sports’ DTC streaming platform may arrive this summer (now that Major League Baseball is back). Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking News Here are…
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Roku to Launch OS 11 with New Sound Modes, Home Screen Improvements & More
Roku announced today that its newest software update, Roku OS 11, will be rolling out in the coming weeks. Roku OS 11 will bring more personalization, new audio features (hello, Dialogue mode, for those whispering conversations), an improved mobile experience, and Roku Photo Streams. With Roku Photo Streams, users can customize their Roku experience by…
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Roku Streaming Devices Are on Sale Starting at $25
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. Roku Express on Sale for $24.99 The Roku Express is for the person that wants an easy way to stream their favorite TV at Roku’s best price. Everything you need to…
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Enter to Win Roku’s Streambar Pro Surround Sound Sweepstakes
Feeling lucky? Roku is hosting a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win the ultimate surround sound setup to up their home theater game. The grand prize includes one Roku Streambar Pro (valued at $179.99), one pair of Roku Wireless Speakers ($149.99), and one Roku Wireless Subwoofer ($179.99), bringing the prize package to an approximate…
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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…