Tag: Roku
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Roku Makes It Easier to Watch Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC News For Free on Roku TVs & Roku Players
Roku has streamlined access to live news programming, making it simpler than ever for users to watch both local and national broadcasts at no cost on Roku TVs and Roku Players. Through The Roku Channel, the company’s free streaming service, viewers gain immediate entry to a variety of news options without subscriptions, antennas, or additional…
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Roku Expands X Games Deal as New Team-Based League Heads to Free Streaming
Roku and X Games are expanding their streaming partnership with a new multi-year agreement that will bring the upcoming MoonPay X Games League (XGL) to Roku Sports Channel. The deal continues the companies’ collaboration as X Games prepares to launch a new team-based professional format for action sports. Beginning with the inaugural summer season in…
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Roku Now Offers 25 Free 24/7 Game Show Channels, Including The Price is Right, Family Feud, American Gladiators, & More on Roku TVs & Roku Players
The Roku Channel has recently been building out an extensive collection of game show channels, catering to fans of classic competitions, high-stakes challenges, and family-friendly entertainment. With a diverse array of programming that spans decades of television history, the addition underscores Roku’s commitment to expanding its ad-supported content library, making it easier for users to…
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5 Movies Turning 30 in March 2026 That Still Feel Fresh, Funny, and Fierce
March 1996 was one of those quietly stacked movie months. Crime thrillers, sharp-edged comedies, animated sequels, and offbeat indies all landed within weeks of each other and three decades later, they’re still part of the cultural conversation. Some won awards. Others found their audience on cable. A few became endlessly quotable comfort watches. Here are…
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Roku Adds a New Feature Everyone Wanted, YouTube TV Makes Changes to Two Popular Channels, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week
As the calendar flips deeper into 2026, the cord-cutting movement shows no signs of slowing down. What began as a gradual shift away from traditional cable television has evolved into a full-fledged revolution, with consumers increasingly opting for flexible, cost-effective streaming options. This past week brought several developments that underscore this trend, highlighting innovations in…
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Another Cable TV Network is Shutting Down Its TV Everywhere App on Roku, Google TV, & More
Hallmark Media has announced plans to discontinue its dedicated streaming TV Everywhere app on popular platforms such as Roku, Google TV, and similar devices, effective March 31, 2026, which allows cable TV companies to log in and watch more programs. Its Hallmark+ streaming service will continue to operate. This move comes amid broader industry changes…
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Roku Launches a New Interactive Game on Roku TVs & Roku Players For The Oscars
Roku is introducing an innovative interactive trivia experience called Roklue to enhance user engagement on its streaming platform. The new feature transforms casual viewing into an active participation by blending entertainment discovery with game-like challenges. The inaugural version, titled Roklue: Awards Season, is scheduled to debut on March 7, 2026, aligning closely with the excitement…
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Apple TV is Now Available as a Roku Premium Subscription
Roku announced today the launch of Apple TV on The Roku Channel as a premium subscription. “The addition of Apple TV to Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel is a win for all – our viewers, our platform experience, and our partners at Apple,” said Gil Fuchsberg, President of Subscriptions, Partnerships & Corporate Development at Roku.…
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Roku Confirms a New Home Screen is Coming in 2026 With a Focus on Monetization & Engagement
Roku has confirmed its intention to introduce substantial upgrades to the home screen interface of its streaming platform during the current year. Details are still thin, but Roku says it will focus on monetization and engagement. This comes as Roku announced some new features being tested last year that would include more recommended content on…
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Roku Adds a New Feature to Roku TVs & Roku Players That Roku Owners Have Been Asking For
Roku has introduced a significant enhancement to its free live TV experience with the addition of a dedicated search section in the Roku Live Guide. This update makes it easier to use Roku’s extensive collection of hundreds of free, ad-supported live channels available through the Roku Live Guide making navigation more intuitive for users on…