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Roku suffered another data breach, this time affecting 576,000 accounts
Roku has disclosed a second data breach in as many months. The company says that, this time around, 576,000 accounts were compromised.
Roku releases its line of premium-ish TVs with Mini LED backlighting
Roku has officially released its line of premium TVs, the Pro Series. These smart televisions start at $900 for the 55” version.
Roku looks into serving you ads on whatever you plug into its TVs
Roku has filed a patent to be able to serve you ads even though you're watching a show or playing a game through a third-party streaming device or console.
Walmart might buy budget TV maker Vizio
According to The Wall Street Journal, retail giant Walmart is in talks to acquire budget TV maker Vizio. This would make them a direct competitor against Amazon’s Fire TV line and Roku devices.
Roku's 'high-end' Pro Series TVs feature Mini LED screens
Roku is stepping into premium TV territory at CES 2024 with its new Pro Series sets.
Formula E's version of Drive to Survive will hit Roku in January
The third season of Formula E's Unplugged docuseries is coming to Roku in January. The motorsport's new streaming home will start airing live races later that month.
Roku's Ultra streamer is on sale for $67
A new Amazon deal has dropped the Roku Ultra 4K streaming box down to $67, or 33 percent off.
Roku's latest update adds expert picture tuning, sports favoriting and more
With Roku facing increased competition from rivals, especially Google itself, the company has just unveiled its latest update with a raft of new features.
Roku lays off 300 workers and removes streaming content to save money
Roku looks to be seriously tightening its pursestrings. The company’s laying off a full ten percent of its workforce, over 300 employees, in addition to a number of other cost-cutting measures. These job cuts are just the beginning, as Roku’s also removing streaming content, consolidating office space and reducing outside service expenses. The goal here is a major reduction in the year-over-year operating expense growth rate.
Roku will stream live Formula E races for free
Roku's first live sports deal will see it stream Formula E races.
Roku launches the 'Women’s Sports Zone'
It brings live and pre-recorded women's sports content into one place.
Roku unveils a $99 smart home monitoring system
Roku now has a smart home monitoring system, and the entire kit costs $99.
Amazon rolls out free Roku-like TV channels for Fire devices
Amazon just announced the impending launch of Fire TV channels, allowing customers access to a wide variety of “premium, free content” on Fire streaming sticks, streaming boxes, and, of course, Fire-branded televisions. The company promises there will be no forced sign-ups or fees associated with this content.
Amazon is making over 100 Prime Video originals available for free
Over 100 titles will become available throughout the year.
'Westworld' and other canned HBO shows are now streaming on Roku for free
Roku and Tubi users can now watch 'Westworld,' 'The Nevers,' 'Raised by Wolves' and many other Warner Bros. shows and movies for free.
Roku will lay off another 200 workers
Roku is laying off another 200 staff as it struggles to revive growth.
US regulators will protect all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank
US regulators have announced that they're taking action to "fully" protect all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
Roku says it could lose 25 percent of its cash after Silicon Valley Bank fails
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has put more than a quarter of Roku’s cash at risk.
Roku is adding a Local News Hub to its Live TV menu
Roku wants you to rediscover local news. The company’s upcoming OS 12 update will add a Local News hub, which lets you watch live news channels near you or in major US cities.
Roku's first self-made TVs hit Best Buy stores today
Starting today, you can buy Roku's first self-made TVs at Best Buy stores.
