Review: 2018 Roku Ultra Brings HLG, Google Assistant
Among the newly updated Roku media players recently announced for 2018 is a refresh of its top-of-the-line Roku Ultra set-top box bringing a small number of upgrades. All Roku media players will be hitting retail stores this month (expected street date is Oct. 16th), and…
CR Study Spurs Smart TV Security Fixes
Samsung and Roku are reportedly addressing certain alleged security vulnerabilities affecting smart TVs, and in Roku’s case, media players as well, after potential problems were identify by Consumer Reports (CR) earlier this year. A CR study into smart TV and streaming device vulnerabilities discovered that…
Roku Updates OS, Adds Three Upgraded Media Streamers
Roku is adding a new versions of its operating systems for set-top media adapters (OS 9.0) and for its integrated Roku TVs (OS 8.2) that will offer a variety of features to make the Roku experience even easier to use. At the same time, the…
JVC TVs To Resurface Carrying The Roku TV Platform
Don’t be surprised to see the JVC brand resurface shortly on a Roku TV in a store near you. Roku and the latest licensee of the JVC brand for TVs marketed in North America, China-based Shenzhen MTC, issued a brief statement this week that the…
Roku Introduces Wireless Speakers Exclusively Designed For Roku TVs
Roku continues to expand its expertise beyond smart TV media streaming and into the overall performance of TVs by introducing today the first Roku TV Wireless Speakers designed exclusively for use with Roku TVs. The Roku TV Wireless Speakers are available starting today at a…
Roku Channel Adds Free Selections From Showtime, Fox, Smithsonian Earth
Roku is celebrating its 10th Anniversary offering streaming video services by offering select free content from three major premium app services and discounts on select streaming media players. Roku said the offer precedes by six days, National Streaming Day, that takes place May 20th. The…
The Roku Channel To Be Offered On Select Samsung Smart TVs
Roku and Samsung revealed Friday that The Roku Channel app will be added this summer to the library of services available on select Samsung branded smart TVs. The Roku Channel is an ad-supported movie and television program streaming service offering free-to-view content in one easy…
Roku Special Offers Free Month Of FuboTV, CBS All Access, Showtime
Roku is offering first-time Roku media adapter and Roku TV purchasers one free month of Showtime, CBS All Access and live OTT streaming service fuboTV after purchase and activation. The offer is active now through July 8, 2018 and includes Roku products purchased from such…
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