Roku makes some of the most popular media streaming devices for TVs, and for the past few years the company has also been licensing its software to TV makers so that you can buy a TV that has Roku functionality baked in. Now the company is getting ready to expand its licensing program with a […]
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Google is pulling YouTube support from Amazon Fire TV, Echo Show
Amazon may use Google’s Android as the basis for the Fire OS software that powers Amazon Fire tablets, Fire TV devices, and Echo Show smart speaker (with a touchscreen display). But the company doesn’t let you stream Amazon Video to Chromecast devices and Amazon doesn’t sell Google products including the Chromecast media streamer or Google […]
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Roku’s new media streamers include 4K Streaming Stick+
Roku’s 2017 media streamer lineup includes devices ranging in price from $30 to $100. The entry-level Roku Express is said to be 5 times as powerful as last year’s model, while keeping the same price. The top-of-the-line Roku Ultra, meanwhile, adds new features and gets a price cut. One of the most interesting models, though, […]
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Roku may be developing a smart speaker (or at least better voice controls)
Roku was one of the first major players in the streaming media hardware space, and the company continues to offer a compelling lineup of entry-level, mid-range, and premium TV streaming devices. But Roku faces plenty of competition from companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung, which puts pressure on the company to offer competitive new […]
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Roku launches 5 new media streamers, prices range from $30 to $130
As expected, Roku is updating its line of media streamers with 5 new models including new entry-level devices as well as higher-priced models with premium features including support for 4K and HDR content. Perhaps the most surprising thing is that the company is dropping the starting price. The new Roku Express is most inexpensive device […]
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Roku Express, Premiere, and Ultra streaming media players leaked
Roku is prepping its next-gen media streaming devices, and blogger Dave Zatz got the scoop on the names (and a few new features) last month. Now he has pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. Say hello to the new Roku Express, Premier, and Ultra hardware. Here’s a run-down of what we know about the new […]
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PlayStation Vue brings live TV streaming to Roku, Android
When Sony launched its PlayStation Vue service in the US early last year, it was only available in select markets and it only worked on Sony PlayStation hardware. Over the past year the company has added support for additional devices, dropped the starting price to $30 per month (or $40 in some cities), and generally […]
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Roku launches a smaller, faster Streaming Stick for $50
Roku’s smallest media streaming device just got smaller. The new Roku Streaming Stick weighs just 0.6 ounces and measures 3.3″ x 0.8″ x 0.5″. Plug it into the HDMI port on your TV, pick up the remote control, and you can stream internet video at 720p or 1080p resolutions. This is Roku’s 3rd-generation Streaming Stick, and […]
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Roku goes 4K with the $130 Roku 4 media streamer
The new Amazon Fire TV isn’t the only media streaming box with support for 4K video anymore. Rival Roku has launched a new TV box with a quad-core processor, 802.11ac WiFi and support for 4K Ultra HD video. The Roku 4 is priced at $130 and it should start shipping October 21st. Roku’s box is […]
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Leaked Roku 4 spec sheet confirms support for 4K video
Roku’s next media streaming device will almost certainly support 4K video. We were already pretty certain of that, but now information that was posted to the Roku website (and then removed) confirms the specs for the upcoming Roku 4. Here’s what we can expect from the next-gen Roku box. The media streamer has a quad-core […]