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.
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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New ‘GMFB: Overtime’ NFL Show To Stream Free On The Roku Channel
Roku has agreed a distribution deal for the streaming rights to ‘GMFB: Overtime’, a daily two-hour ‘Good Morning Football’ extension show.
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72% Face Difficulties With Finding Content To Watch: Roku Study
Another study adds to the growing number of reports that suggest it is becoming increasingly harder for users to find content to watch.
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Did You Know The First Roku Player Was A Netflix Player?
Roku might be one of the most popular streaming player brands, but the first Roku was originally intended to be Netflix’s streaming player.
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Signing Up To Apple TV+ On Roku Right Now Gets You A Free Month
As part of its National Streaming Day celebrations, Roku is offering new Apple TV+ subscribers their first month for free. A saving of $10.
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Roku Deal Drops Acorn TV, MGM+, Shudder, Starz And More Down To 99 Cents
The Roku Channel has dropped the price of various premium subscriptions down to just $0.99 a month to celebrate National Streaming Day.
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‘Roku MLB Sunday Leadoff’ Lets You Watch Baseball For Free Every Sunday
Users of a Roku device or The Roku Channel app can now tune in to ‘Roku MLB Sunday Leadoff’ every Sunday and watch baseball for free.
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Roku ‘Streaming Households’ Climbed To 81.6 Million In Q1 2024
Roku ended the first quarter of 2024 with 81.6 million ‘Streaming Households.’ A modest increase on the previous quarter.
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Second Roku Security Incident Affects 576,000 Additional Accounts
After a security incident came to light last month, Roku has confirmed a second incident occurred and impacted 576,000 additional accounts.
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