Roku
Roku is best known for its selection of Roku players, including the Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Ultra. More recently, Roku OS has expanded to smart TVs and can also be found powering a number of third-party devices as well. In addition to its operating system, Roku also offers The Roku Channel, a hub for free and paid streaming services and content.
Roku Surpasses 90 Million Streaming Households
Roku is starting 2025 with confirmation the operating system surpassed 90 million streaming households (previously referred to as ‘active accounts’) in the first week of the year. Considering the company ended the year before with 80 million, Roku managed to add around ten million over the past twelve months. In terms of the actual calendar…
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The Roku Channel In Canada Now Offers More Than 150 FAST Channels
The Roku Channel has added a number of new FAST channels in Canada, taking the overall number of free ad-supported streaming TV channels now available through Roku‘s free streaming service to more than 150. The newest additions range from news to comedy and include Corner Gas Channel, CTV @ Home, CTV Laughs, Noovo Cinéma, TSN…
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The Roku Channel Gaining Deep Google TV Integration
Roku is in the process of making it easier for Google TV users to find content available to stream via The Roku Channel. For starters, the Live section of the Google TV interface will soon include 100s of free, ad-supported channels from The Roku Channel. In addition to FAST channel access, the Google TV integration…
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FreeCast App With More Than 500 Free Channels Launches On Roku
The FreeCast app is now available to download on Roku devices, offering Roku users another option for accessing a selection of FAST and paid live TV channels. However, the app is limited to just the live experience for now. Similar to The Roku Channel, FreeCast offers access to a wide selection of free channels (more…
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BET+ Essential Plan Now Available Through The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel now offers BET+ Essential as a premium subscription option. With BET+ Essential through The Roku Channel priced at $5.99 a month, Roku users now have the option to sign up to the BET streaming service at a cheaper price than usual. To put the difference into perspective, the BET Essential plan costs…
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Roku 2024 Black Friday Streaming Deals: Save On Players, TV, Subscriptions And More
Roku is offering a variety of deals to celebrate this year’s Black Friday, with discounts available on Roku players, smart TVs and premium subscriptions. Roku Streaming Player Deals Roku is offering discounts up to $30 on its streaming player lineup and the cheapest device is down to just $18. All of these discounts go live…
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Max Subscriptions Are Now Available Through The Roku Channel
Roku users now have the option of signing up to Max directly through The Roku Channel. While subscribing through Roku won’t make the subscription any cheaper, it can result in an easier way for existing Roku users to subscribe and manage the subscription. Roku users interested in checking out what Max has to offer can…
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Early Roku Black Friday Deals Go Live At Walmart
Roku has kicked off some early Black Friday deals at Walmart, offering the option to pick up a new streaming player at a cheaper price than usual. However, unlike general Black Friday deals, some of these are only available for the next week. For those planning on buying a streaming player this week, the Roku…
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The Roku Channel Gets 10 Local Now FAST Channels
10 Local Now FAST channels are now available on The Roku Channel, unlocking access to local news, weather, traffic, sports and lifestyle content in specific cities. For those unfamiliar with Local Now, the service brings together technologists and journalists to provide residents with 24/7 programming that’s specifically designed to reflect the interests and needs of…
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Roku Ended Q3 2024 With 85.5 Million Streaming Households
Roku ended the third quarter of 2024 with 85.5 million Streaming Households. The latest number represents an increase on both the previous quarter and previous year. As Roku closed out the second quarter of the year with 83.6 million, the company added 1.9 million Streaming Households during the most recent quarter. Likewise with 75.8 million…
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Fubo’s Roku Multiview Support Limited To Just 2 Streams On Most Devices
Earlier today, Fubo announced its Multiview feature is now available on select Roku devices, offering users of a compatible Roku device the option to stream up to four live TV channels at the same time on the one device. However, up to is a very important point to be aware of here, as a new…
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Select Roku Devices Now Have Access To Fubo’s Multiview Feature
Fubo‘s Multiview feature is now available in beta on select Roku devices. Considering Fubo’s Multiview was previously only available on Apple TV players, this marks a major expansion in terms of general device support, and offers Roku users a new way to experience their existing live TV package. For those with a supported Roku player,…
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Roku Ultra (2024) Is Roku’s Most Powerful Player, And You Can Buy It Right Now
While the Roku Ultra was already Roku‘s most powerful device, a newer 2024 version looks to provide homes with an even more powerful player and a smarter streaming experience in general. Starting at $99.99, the same price as the original model, the new version is immediately available to buy in the U.S. (and Canada) from…
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AMC+ (With Ads) Now Available Through The Roku Channel
If you prefer to have Roku manage your subscriptions, you can now sign up to the cheapest AMC+ (With Ads) tier through The Roku Channel.
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Roku Offering 30-Day Free Trials On Many Streaming Services, Including AMC+, MGM+, UP Faith & Family, And More
With Roku currently offering 30-day free trials on a wide variety of streaming services, you can test some new ones out for longer than usual.
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Roku’s NFL Zone Returns, And With New Features For The 2024-25 Season
Thanks to a new multi-year agreement with the NFL, Roku’s NFL Zone has returned for the new season, along with some improvements and upgrades.
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You Can Now Stream Roku’s Free Sports Channel
After announcing the new FAST sports channel last week, the Roku Sports Channel is now available to stream directly through The Roku Channel.
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A New And Free Roku Sports Channel Launches Next Week
The new Roku Sports Channel will provide access to a variety of free live sports events and additional programming through The Roku Channel.
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Roku Ended Q2 2024 With 83.6 Million Streaming Households
Roku ended the second quarter with 83.6 million streaming households (active accounts), an increase of two million on the previous quarter.
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Buy A Roku Ultra This Week And Get A $30 Credit For A Future Purchase
Roku Ultra currently comes with a $30 credit. The $30 can be used to pay for future purchases on the Roku player, including subscriptions.
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