Roku OS V. 11.5 Expands Private Listening, Voice Commands, `What To Watch’
Along with Monday’s announcements of new Roku Express and Roku Sound Bass products Monday, the smart TV platform resource revealed that a new Roku OS 11.5 firmware update will be coming to its supported devices in the coming months. The update, which was announced through…
New Roku Express, Roku Wireless Bass Products To Come In October, November
Roku introduced Monday its latest Roku Express media streamer along with the all new Roku Wireless Bass compact subwoofer designed to fill out the sound of the company’s diminutive Streambar or Roku TV Wireless Soundbar. The latest version of the Roku Express includes dual-band Wi-Fi…
Reuters: EU Investigating AOMedia For Possible Anti-Trust Practices With AV1
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia), developer of the AV1 codec used by Netflix, Google’s YouTube and other streaming services, as a potentially more efficient alternative to HEVC, is under investigation by the European Union for possible anti-trust activities, Reuters reported last week. If such…
Roku, Walmart Announce Interactive TV-Commerce `Partnership’
Smart TV technology and streaming services resource Roku and giant discount store chain Walmart announced Thursday that they continue to build on their business relationship by forming a partnership on live, interactive TV-commerce shopping. Under the new arrangement, Walmart will become “the exclusive retailer” to…
Walmart Brings `onn.’ Brand Roku TVs To Canada
Roku and Walmart are expanding their footprint for Roku TVs marketed under Walmart’s private label “onn.” brand to Canada, the companies announced Wednesday. Starting this month, Walmart Canada is introducing onn. brand Roku TV models for first time, sold exclusively in-store and online at Walmart….
Element Introduces World’s First Outdoor 4K Roku TV
Roku announced the introduction of the first Roku TV designed for outdoor use. The 55-inch outdoor Element Roku TV will soon be coming to Walmart.com at a $1,299.99 retail price. Roku said the 4K UHD LED-LCD TV set is ideal for movie nights and game-day…
Roku Unveils Roku Ultra Bundle Including Rechargeable Voice Remote Pro
Roku announced Thursday that beginning this month, its Roku Ultra set-top streaming adapter will include the company’s latest top-of-the-line voice control remote, the Roku Voice Remote Pro. The Roku Ultra, which rings in at $99.99 suggested retail, is Roku’s best and most powerful streaming player,…
Reports: Roku Considering Investment Stake In Starz
Roku is reportedly exploring a 20% investment stake in Lionsgate Entertainment’s Starz premium movie and TV program service. According to a Wall Street Journal report Wednesday, the smart TV ecosystem company could be preparing to team up with Apollo Global Management to take a minority…
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