Roku News and Articles

Electronics

Roku's first in-house TVs launch at Best Buy starting at $150

HD and 4K offerings

By Shawn Knight , March 9, 2023, 12:57 PM 8 comments

Hardware

Roku is making its own TVs, set to launch this spring

Budget and high-end models should range from $119 to $999

By Matt Frusher , January 10, 2023, 4:32 PM

The Web

Roku and Walmart want to make TV streaming an e-commerce shopping destination

Roku partners with Walmart on shoppable ad pilot

By Shawn Knight , June 17, 2022, 12:39 PM 9 comments

Industry Electronics

Netflix might buy Roku to fast track ad-supported tier

Netflix may have found a remedy to slumping shares and slowing subscriber growth

By Shawn Knight , June 8, 2022, 1:21 PM 23 comments

Industry Electronics

Roku could manufacture its own television sets

In response to increased competition, supply chain issues

By Shawn Knight , February 22, 2022, 2:16 PM 8 comments

The Web Tech Culture

Roku is running interactive pop-up ads during live TV broadcasts

You may be able to disable them, but still

By Cal Jeffrey , January 20, 2022, 3:03 PM 8 comments

Electronics

Roku counters Amazon with upgraded Roku Streaming Stick 4K and Streaming Stick 4K+

New Roku streaming sticks in time for the holidays

By Shawn Knight , September 20, 2021, 9:44 AM

Electronics

Roku's latest streaming device delivers 4K, HDR and a voice remote for under $40

Roku also has a new rechargeable remote upgrade

By Shawn Knight , April 13, 2021, 1:35 PM

Industry

Roku acquires Quibi's content and is adding it to The Roku Channel

Quibi will live on through The Roku Channel

By Shawn Knight , January 8, 2021, 2:38 PM

Industry

Roku now has north of 50 million active users, running neck and neck with Amazon's Fire TV

Roku and Amazon are in a tight race

By Shawn Knight , January 6, 2021, 2:51 PM

Electronics

Get Dolby Audio and 4K streams with Roku's new $129 Streambar

A compact streamer that's compatible with Roku's other wireless sound gear

By Shawn Knight , September 28, 2020, 10:16 AM

Electronics

Hulu will no longer work on older Roku players after June 24

Is it time to upgrade?

By Shawn Knight , June 5, 2020, 3:27 PM 10 comments

Industry

Roku believes half of US homes will have cut the cord by 2024

Have you cut the cord yet?

By Shawn Knight , February 14, 2020, 4:10 PM 19 comments

Electronics

Roku announces low-cost Walmart-branded versions of its soundbar and subwoofer

Enhanced audio that won't break the bank

By Shawn Knight , October 7, 2019, 2:45 PM

Security Electronics

Google, Facebook, and Amazon are collecting advertising data through smart TVs, studies claim

In some cases, data was transferred unencrypted

By Cohen Coberly , September 19, 2019, 6:23 PM 9 comments

Electronics

Roku refreshes streaming media player lineup for the holidays

The Roku Express would make a great stocking stuffer

By Shawn Knight , September 19, 2019, 10:31 AM 7 comments

Electronics

Roku is reportedly developing a Wi-Fi extender to boost video quality

Roku hasn't 100 percent committed to the product yet

By Shawn Knight , July 25, 2019, 11:28 AM

Electronics Industry

Roku is dominating the US streaming market and it isn't even close

Roku's star is shining brighter than ever

By Shawn Knight , July 2, 2019, 3:26 PM 10 comments

Hardware Essentials for $50 or Less: Affordable Tech Roundup

FEATURE By Shawn Knight, May 29, 2019, 6:02 AM TechSpot Electronics

It's a common misconception that cost is directly related to how useful a device is. This article focuses on supporting accessories -- devices that improve the use of other gadgets, enhance your life or minimize inconveniences. In some instances, they're outright essential.