Netflix Ends Support For Certain Older Roku Players
If you are a long-time Roku streaming player user and subscriber to Netflix, it might be time to invest in a new Roku media player, integrated Roku TV or one of the brand new Roku Smart Soundbars. That’s because Netflix has announced that its new…
Roku, Walmart Unveil `onn’ Brand Soundbar, Subwoofer
Walmart and Roku officially announced Monday the first Roku Smart Soundbar and Roku Wireless Subwoofer to be sold under the discount chain’s new “onn” brand. Similar to the wireless Roku Smart Soundbar and Roku Subwoofer recently introduced by Roku for broad-based retail distribution, the new…
Roku Unveils 2019 Streaming Media Player Lineup
Roku introduced Thursday its 2019 U.S. market lineup of Roku streaming players, offering a mix of both broadly distributed and retail-chain exclusive derivative models for consumers looking to add the company’s popularly simple smart TV user experience and huge streaming app library. The new streaming…
Amazon Takes Fire TVs To Europe, Launches New Cube
Amazon said Wednesday that its is now collaborating with global retailers and TV brands to bring more than 15 new Fire TV Edition devices to Europe and North America. Leading a string of related announcements, the e-commerce giant said it is teaming up with European…
Samsung Reveals Plans For 8K HDR10+ Streaming
Gearing up for what could be a controversial IFA 2019 in Berlin, Germany, Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that it is partnering with major European streaming services to support the world’s first 8K HDR10+ content. The announcement follows by a day, LG’s declaration that it will…
Roku Unveils Roku Smart Soundbar, Wireless Sub
Roku unveiled Wednesday the next stages in the expansion of its home theater audio product assortment. Starting in October, Roku will deliver its first Roku Smart Soundbar ($179.95 suggested retail price) and Roku wireless subwoofer ($179.95), both of which will be available direct from the…
Roku Channel Adds 5 Free Live TV Services
Roku is adding five new free live channels to The Roku Channel, the streaming company’s ad-supported content app. Users of Roku TVs and streaming devices will now be able to watch the Fubo Sports Network to see live sports-related news coverage; USA Today; Now This;…
CTA: U.S. TV Sales Will Drop By 1% In 2019 To 38.8M Units
Television sales in the United States are expected to “taper off” in 2019, with LCD TVs showing declines as 4K Ultra HD, 8K and OLED-based displays register growth, according to mid-year forecasts released Monday by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). According to the CTA’s mid-year…
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