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Philo to Begin Showing Ads When Content Is Paused
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Philo is currently in the process of rolling out pause ads and users can expect to begin seeing them soon. As the…
Roku No Longer Up for Sale — Fox Just Purchased It
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A report came through late last week suggesting Roku may up for sale. Well, things appear to have moved pretty rapidly over…
Roku Up for Sale? Roku Reportedly in Talks to Sell Itself
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Roku is up for sale. That’s according to a new report which says the company has been actively engaging in talks to…
Gemini Can Now Make Changes to TV Settings on Select TCL Google TV Models
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If you find making adjustments to your TCL smart TV to be frustrating, Google’s Gemini can now do some of the heavy…
Google TV Makes It Easier to Find, Watch, and Track World Cup 2026 Matches
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Just in time for the start of the World Cup, Google has made it easier for Google TV users to watch and…
tvOS 27 Officially Announced, Arriving On Apple TV Players Later This Year
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Apple has officially announced tvOS 27 and confirmed it will arrive later this year on Apple TV players. The new version of…
The New Apple TV Player Is Almost Ready, And Coming Later This Year
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If you’ve been waiting for a new Apple TV player to arrive, the wait goes on. However, a new report now looks…
Sony Launches First ‘True RGB’ Bravia TVs, the Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II
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Sony has now launched its first True RGB Bravia TVs, the Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II. The big selling point…
Roku Has a New Home Screen, and It Begins Rolling Out to Players and TVs Today
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If you use a Roku player or smart TV you can expect to begin seeing a new Home screen soon. The new…
You Can Now Buy a Portable Projector With Built-In Roku TV
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If you’ve always wanted to take Roku TV on the go with you, and without having to find a TV to plug…
Surfshark Launches Fire TV App For Devices Running Vega OS
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To ensure its users get the smoothest and safest experience possible, Surfshark has now launched a new version of its Fire TV…
Roku Streaming Hours Totaled 38.7 billion In Q1 2026
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Roku saw a jump in streaming hours during the first quarter of 2026, reporting a total of 38.7 billion hours during the…
A Dedicated YouTube Shorts Row Is Coming To Google TV Later This Year
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Google has confirmed a new YouTube Shorts row will begin rolling out to Google TV devices later this year. The new row…
Grab A Google TV Streamer For Just $77 With This Limited Time Deal
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If you’re currently in the market for a new streaming player, or looking to upgrade your existing streaming experience, the Google TV…
You Can Now Watch DirecTV on a Meta Quest VR Headset
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If you’re looking for a new way to watch live TV, you can now stream DirecTV on a Meta Quest VR headset.…
Fubo to Begin Rolling Out Multiview Support to LG TVs Soon
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LG TVs are next on Fubo’s list to receive support for its Multiview feature. While no firm date has been given for…
Roku and Samsung Continue To Dominate The Connected TV Platform Market In 2026
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Roku and Samsung continue to lead the way when it comes to the Connected TV (CTV) platform market. This is according to…
Roku’s Growth Continues, Surpassing 100 Million Streaming Households In April 2026
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The Roku platform continues to grow. This week, the company confirmed that, as of April, it had surpassed 100 million Streaming Households.…
A New Fire TV Stick Just Launched, And It’s Amazon’s Slimmest Ever Streaming Device
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Amazon has added a new Fire TV Stick to its catalog. Not only does the new Fire TV Stick HD come with…
Spectrum TV App Now Available On Google TV and Android TV Devices
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The Spectrum TV app is now available on Google TV and Android TV devices. The availability of the app makes it possible…
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