Roku, HBO Come To The Aid Of Shelter-In-Place Shut-ins
HBO and Roku are doing their part to encourage U.S. consumers to shelter-in-place without going crazy during the COVID-19 crisis. HBO announced Thursday that it is offering a selection of popular HBO series free to stream via its current streaming apps HBO NOW and HBO…
Roku OS v. 9.3 To Bring Voice AI, Soundbar Enhancements
Streaming video giant Roku said today that it will start rolling out a new system OS v. 9.3 to Roku devices in the coming weeks bringing more seamless integration with its soundbar and further integration with AI voice integration. The new version of the OS…
Fox To Acquire Tubi TV Amidst Surge In Direct Streaming Use
In the throes of the sweeping Coronavirus pandemic, business activity is speeding up in the digital subscription video on demand (SVoD) and advertised video on demand (AVOD) spaces. Earlier this week Disney, following announcements that it was closing its theme parks temporarily to weather the…
Review: Update Adds New Dimensions To Roku Sound
We finally got a chance to try out Roku’s new 5.1-channel surround sound firmware enhancement to its family of home theater sound products, and after a good run-through, we love it. As we previously reported in our review of the Roku soundbar and subwoofer when…
Roku Adds 5.1 Surround To Its Audio Products Package
On the heels of the announcement of the recent Roku TV Ready program, smart TV platform developer Roku announced today a firmware update that will bring a full 5.1-channel surround experience to owners of Roku or onn-branded Roku soundbars, wireless speakers and wireless subwoofers. In…
HD Guru Presents Best Of CES Awards To 15 Stunners
CES 2020 was covered wall-to-wall with amazing new products and technologies, but it’s television and home entertainment gear that excites The HD Guru enough to break a deep meditation session to hand out crystal trophies for excellence. This year, the process was no easy exercise…
Hisense To Launch `Dual Cell’ 4K Ultra HD LCD TV
Hisense is using CES 2020 for the U.S. launch of its Dual Cell 4K Ultra HD LED LCD TV technology while celebrating the achievement of its market share growth into a top five contender for North American television sales. Jim Ninesling, head of U.S. AV…
Roku Launches ‘Roku TV Ready’ Certification
Roku announced at CES 2020 the expansion of its home audio initiative for Roku TVs through a new “Roku TV Ready” certification program that will enable third-party manufacturers of sound bars, audio video receivers and other audio gear that can connect to Roku TVs to…
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