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Tag: Roku
In a strategic shift, Roku plans to make its own TV sets
Enlarge / A Roku streaming box. (credit: Ars Technica) TV-streaming platform Roku is looking to expand beyond dongles and software deals to make its own TV hardware, according to a report in Insider . The story appears to be based on two sources with different levels of familiarity along with Roku’s plans. The first will […]
Intel’s turnaround tale clashes with circumspect Wall Street
CEO Pat Gelsinger is positioning the chipmaker for a triumphant revival. Investors aren’t so sure yet. Read More
Some Roku smart TVs are now showing banner ads over live TV
Enlarge / A Roku streaming box. It seems these ads aren’t appearing on Roku’s own hardware like this device; instead, they’re appearing on TVs that license Roku’s software platform. Some Roku smart TV owners are seeing banner ads appear over live content, according to a thread on the r/cordcutters subreddit. A user named p3t3or posted […]
Roku vs. Google drama winds down as companies forge multi-year YouTube deal
Enlarge / Roku’s 4K Streaming Stick. (credit: Roku) Roku and Google have arrived at a multi-year deal that will keep the YouTube and YouTube TV apps available on Roku’s devices, Roku announced on Twitter this morning. The agreement comes months after the YouTube TV app was pulled from the Roku Channel Store and just one […]
Apple presses the gas on its self-driving car plans
An Apple-powered autonomous vehicle could come as soon as 2025. But will it? Read More
Roku OS 10. 5 announced alongside new Streaming Stick 4K
Enlarge / Roku Streambar owners can use their device as a center audio channel in a 3. 1 or 5. 1 speaker configuration. (credit: Roku) Today, Roku announced a new streamer in its lineup, the Streaming Stick 4K , alongside a “plus” version of the device with a better remote . The company also confirmed […]
Apple and Roku have newly upgraded streaming remotes—are they worth buying?
Enlarge / Apple’s and Roku’s new remotes are a welcome upgrade to their respective streaming experiences, and they’re compatible with older models. (credit: Corey Gaskin) Apple and Roku know that remotes for streaming devices are important. It’s why they recently inked a deal to put an Apple TV+ button on Roku remotes going forward. It’s […]
All of the secrets pouring out of the Apple-Epic trial
Apple made special deals with Netflix, Facebook, and others with major apps on the iPhone. Read More
Roku has the best new gadget of the year so far, but Apple and Samsung are coming up soon
The new Roku Express 4K+ costs only $40. Read More