Tag: Roku
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Study: Cord Cutters Pay Less than Half as Much as Traditional TV Subscribers
If saving money is a priority, then you’re probably already a cord cutter. New data from Roku and NRG shows that on average, cord cutters spend less than half what regular pay-TV viewers spend on their subscriptions. Roku’s State of Streaming Survey which was conducted among more than 2,000 participants who watch at least 5…
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New Music Video Platform Audidio Launches Out of Nashville
There’s a new music video app that just launched, and apparently, it’s Nashville’s answer to MTV. Audidio (pronounced Au-did-ee-yo, like if you mixed audio with video), is a new 24/7 streaming platform featuring 16 music video channels, with more coming soon. The channel features up-and-coming music artists as well as well-known hosts and video jockeys.…
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Roku’s Device Sale Hints That New Hardware Could Be Coming Soon
Many of Roku’s streaming devices are on sale for Labor Day weekend, making this a great time to score a new streaming player, sound bar, or smart TV for your home. The timing of the sale also means that we’re likely about to see some new device announcements coming from Roku. Last year, we got…
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Roku Adds So Yummy and Blossom Channels to the Platform
First Media announced two of its channels are now available on the Roku Platform. Popular channels So Yummy TV and Blossom are now both available for download on the Roku platform in the United States, Latin America and Brazil. So Yummy TV presents an entire range of food programming, including new long-format shows such as Unbox’d…
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Roku Greenlights Second Season of Most Dangerous Game
Roku’s push into original, exclusive content continues with an order for a second season of Most Dangerous Game, one of several shows the company acquired from the now-defunct Quibi streaming service. Season one of the show, based on Richard Connell’s famous short story, earned itself a pair of Emmy nominations in the Short Form Comedy…
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You Could Win a Roku Streambar Pro in Roku’s Summer Sweepstakes Going on Now
Roku is no stranger to hosting giveaways, and there’s still time to enter the Roku Summer Sweepstakes going on now. Enter for your chance to win a Roku Streambar Pro by simply filling out the entry form on the Roku website. Entering is easy, all you have to do is follow Roku on Twitter, Instagram,…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Spectrum Returns to Roku, DISH and Sinclair Buy Some Time, and More
This week, Roku and Charter Communications made amends following a dispute that lasted several months. Meanwhile, DISH and Sinclair are working to keep over a hundred channels in DISH’s lineup. Netflix and Roku could be working to revive recently canceled shows, and Prime Video users have some fun new avatars to choose from. Here’s what…
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The Roku Express 4K and Roku Streambar 4K are on Sale at Best Buy Right Now
If you’re a first-time Roku user looking to get a deal, or just want to upgrade your current setup, Best Buy has some great deals on select Roku devices for a limited time. Roku Express 4K – $29.99 (down from $40). With Roku, you get all your favorite streaming services like HBO Max, Netflix, YouTube…
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Roku Originals from Quibi are Platform’s Most Watched Titles, Longer Episodes On the Way
Last week, Roku launched its slate of Roku Originals, including a slew of former Quibi titles making their debut on The Roku Channel. Now Roku says the shows have quickly become the top 10 most-watched titles on The Roku Channel. At the beginning of the year, Roku acquired over 75 shows and documentaries, including content…
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Roku Adds Spectrum App Back to Roku Channel Store
After not being able to come to an agreement to renew their contract in December 2020, Roku removed the Spectrum TV app from the Roku Channel Store. Today, the app is back. Roku and Charter sent Cord Cutters News a joint statement, saying: “Charter Communications and Roku have reached a mutually beneficial agreement to renew…