Tag: Roku
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Roku Devices are Back on Sale Starting at $25 & Roku TVs Starting at $150
Roku devices are back on sale this week, with the Roku Premiere coming at 29% off and smaller discounts on the Streaming Stick+ and Ultra. Some Roku TVs are also on sale, with deals on TCL and Hisense models, starting at under $150. Here’s a roundup of the deals Note: Prices were accurate at the…
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Roku is Making Moves to Offer Original Content
It looks like Roku is making plans to add original content to its current content library. A job listing originally reported on by Protocol showed that Roku was searching for a Lead Production Attorney with “substantial experience in television and film production either at a studio, network, streaming service or entertainment law firm.” The listing,…
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Roku Reportedly Testing ‘Voice Remote Pro’ with Rechargeable Battery
Reddit users have a spotted what looks like a new remote control option for Roku users. The new Voice Remote Pro appears to offer up some familiar features, including personal shortcuts and a remote finder feature. But it looks like it’s ditching traditional AA batteries for a built-in, rechargeable option instead. According to a screenshot…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Sling Adds Locast Listings, The Roku Channel’s New Additions and More
This week, Sling TV added Locast support to its Air TV Mini Guide and Tubi announced it’s adding around 80 local news stations to its free lineup. Elsewhere, The Roku Channel added more live TV streaming options and another app will be ditching support for older Apple hardware. Here’s what happened in the world of…
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Roku: Super Bowl Viewers Are Split 50/50 on Streaming and Watching on Traditional TV
Ahead of the Super Bowl airing on CBS this week, Roku surveyed customers to find out how they’ll be watching the game. The research from Roku shows that the majority of Roku users, 86%, planning to tune into the Super Bowl plan to stay at home to enjoy the game. How will they be watching?…
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Roku Devices Are On Sale Now, Starting at Just $24.99
Ahead of the Big Game this weekend, Roku devices are on sale. The deals include the Roku Premiere, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra, and the new Roku Streambar – a sound bar and Roku player in one. Roku Premiere on sale for $24.99, down from $39.99 Roku Streaming Stick+ on sale for $39.00, down from…
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The Roku Streambar is on a Major Sale Right Now
Right now, Amazon has an amazing deal on Roku Streambars. The Roku Streambar 4K/HD/HDR Streaming Media Player & Premium Audio, All In One is on sale for just $109 on Amazon. That’s a 20% savings from the original price of $130. Pricing on this soundbar hasn’t been this low since Black Friday, so it’s a…
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Amazon’s IMDb TV is Now Available on Roku
IMDb TV, Amazon’s free streaming service, is now available on Roku devices in the US. With IMDb TV, Roku users will be able to watch originals from Amazon Studios, along with a large content library of shows and movies, all for free. “We are thrilled to provide customers a seamless and easy way to view…
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Quibi’s Turnstyle Tech Wasn’t Part of the Roku Deal and is Still Facing a Lawsuit
Although Roku acquired Quibi’s content after the short-form platform went under, rights to the unique Turnstyle feature were not part of the deal, Variety reports. Rights to the feature are still tied up in a legal battle with interactive video firm Eko who filed a lawsuit earlier this spring accusing Quibi of stealing its technology,…
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Roku Launches Roku TVs in Brazil
Roku is expanding its international presence with the launch of Roku TV models in Brazil, in partnership with Philco. A 50-inch 4K Ultra HD model is now available for purchase online for Brazilian customers. “We are excited to partner with Philco to introduce the new lineup of Philco Roku TVs to consumers in Brazil,” said…