Roku, the maker of some of the most popular add-on media streamers for accessing more than 5,000 streaming channels, is offering free content and a $10 discount on its popular Roku players in celebration of National Streaming Day on May 20th. Kicking off the week leading up to the special day, anyone interested in […]
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Roku Kicks Off National Streaming Day Promotion
May 15th, 2017 · No Comments · 2160p, 720p HD, Connected TVs, Digital Media Receivers, Full HD 1080p, HD 3D Content, HDMI, HDR, Live OTT services, News, object-based audio, OTT services, Skinny TV services, Streaming Services, UHD (4K) Media Players, UHDTV
Tags:4KUHD·Amazon·Amazon Instant·consumer survey·HDR10·Netflix·Netflix 4K·Roku·Roku Streaming Stick·Roku Ultra·Ultra HD
Roku Adds RCA Brand To Camp Of Roku TV Licensees
April 26th, 2017 · No Comments · 2160p, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Blu-ray Players, Cable TV, Connected TVs, Full HD 1080p, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Live OTT services, News, OTT services, search and recommendation, Streaming Services, voice command
Roku revealed Tuesday that the RCA brand has joined the stable of TV vendors that will offer integrated Roku TVs this year. The RCA trademark is currently licensed for TV marketing in most of North America by Technicolor to Display-Vu Corp. an affiliate of Curtis International. Roku said RCA brand TVs will leverage the […]
Tags:Amazon Instant·Curtis International·Display-Vu·Netflix·Netflix 4K·RCA·Roku·Roku TVs
Sling TV Cloud DVR Feature Now Available On Apple TV
April 24th, 2017 · No Comments · Amazon, Connected TVs, DVR, electronic program guides, News, OTT services, Skinny TV services, Streaming Services
Live over-the-top (OTT) streaming service Sling TV said Monday that the cloud DVR service it has made available to Sling TV subscribers using Amazon FireTV, Roku and Android media streaming adapters for the past several weeks is now available for Apple TV users as well. Owners of Apple TV media streaming devices who have […]
Tags:Android TV·Apple TV·cloud DVR·Fire TV·live over-the-top streaming·Roku·Sling TV
Roku Licenses TiVo Patents For Future Enhancements
April 12th, 2017 · No Comments · 2160p, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Connected TVs, electronic program guides, Live OTT services, News, Satellite TV, search and recommendation, Second Screen, Streaming Services, UHDTV
Roku just upgraded the firmware in its media player and Roku TV operating system to monitor what users watch on live TV to help make meaningful recommendations for over-the-top (OTT) streaming programs, but a new patent licensing agreement with TiVO revealed Wednesday indicates even more robust capabilities could be the way. TiVo (formerly known […]
Tags:GUI·on-screen guides·OTT·patent portfolios·Roku·Rovi·search and recommendation·TiVo
Roku TVs Get A Firmware Update
April 11th, 2017 · No Comments · 2160p, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, 720p HD, Connected TVs, Digital Media Receivers, electronic program guides, Full HD 1080p, HDMI, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Live OTT services, News, Satellite TV, screen mirroring, search and recommendation, Streaming Services, UHD (4K) Media Players, UHDTV
Roku revealed this week that it in the process of updating its popular over-the-top (OTT) streaming services platform for all Roku devices. The latest version of the Roku OS, which is called OS 7.6, will be rolling out to all connected Roku players and TVs in coming days and weeks. Among the key features […]
Tags:4K Ultra HD·firmware update·Hisense·Insignia·More Ways To Watch·Roku·Roku TV·TCL
Presidents’ Day Brings 4K Ultra HDTV Deals
February 16th, 2017 · No Comments · 2160p, 4K Curved Screeen, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Amazon, Connected TVs, Curved Screen, HDR, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, LG Electronics, News, OLED, OLED, UHD 4K OLED, UHDTV
Presidents’ Day is almost here and that means you’ll find good deals on top-ranked 4K Ultra HDTVs from top-tier brands. This year, there are a number of good deals still floating around Amazon on better-performing 4K Ultra HDTVs as manufacturers prepare to clear out inventory to make room for incoming 2017 models. Of particular […]
Tags:4K OLED·4K Ultra HD TV specials·4K Ultra HDTV·4KUHD·Amazon·LG·Presidents' Day·Quantum Dots·Roku·Samsung·Sony·TCL
Review: TCL 50UP130 4K Ultra HD Roku TV Makes Smart TV Simple
February 15th, 2017 · 1 Comment · 2160p, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Connected TVs, electronic program guides, HDMI, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Streaming Services, UHDTV
It’s easy to get caught up in all the hype and excitement of newer television technologies like 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range (HDR), but the fact of the matter is to enjoy those benefits in their more representative form you are going to need to shell out close to $1,000 or more […]
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Xfinity TV App Available For Beta Trial On Roku Devices
January 31st, 2017 · No Comments · 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, Cable TV, Connected TVs, Digital Media Receivers, DVR, electronic program guides, Full HD 1080p, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Streaming Services, UHD (4K) Media Players
Roku said Tuesday that it is releasing a beta version of a new Xfinity TV app for U.S. Roku players, bringing Xfinity cable TV subscribers the ability to access programming they have subscribed to without the need of a cable box. The app is said to feature an immersive guide with rich graphics, imagery, personalized […]
