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How to stream video to your TV via a VPN
Streaming video on a VPN? You don't just have to watch on your laptop or phone. Here's how to get that video to your TV.
Aaron Kim10.02.2024
Roku says its new Ultra streaming box is 30 percent faster
The 2024 Roku Ultra is the latest update to the streaming player, announced today at the company's developer conference.
Anna Washenko09.24.2024
Roku’s new feature will turn your TV into a fancy art delivery system
Roku is rolling out a new feature called Backdrops that displays a custom playlist of artworks and photos.
Danny Gallagher09.04.2024
Roku is launching the Roku Sports Channel on August 12
Streaming provider Roku is adding a new free, ad-supported channel for sports content on August 12.
Anna Washenko08.07.2024
Roku launches a weekly pop culture quiz
Roku's Weekly Trivia quiz features 10 multiple choice questions.
Sarah Fielding06.25.2024
PBS Retro is a new FAST channel playing just the classics
PBS just launched a new FAST channel called PBS Retro. It’s available on Roku and shows stuff like Reading Rainbow and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Lawrence Bonk04.24.2024
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.
Kris Holt04.12.2024
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.
Lawrence Bonk04.10.2024
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.
Mariella Moon04.05.2024
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.
Lawrence Bonk02.14.2024
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.
Devindra Hardawar01.03.2024
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.
Kris Holt12.22.2023Roku'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.
Jeff Dunn12.05.2023
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.
Steve Dent10.04.2023
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.
Lawrence Bonk09.06.2023
Roku will stream live Formula E races for free
Roku's first live sports deal will see it stream Formula E races.
Jon Fingas06.27.2023
Roku launches the 'Women’s Sports Zone'
It brings live and pre-recorded women's sports content into one place.
Sarah Fielding05.17.2023
Roku unveils a $99 smart home monitoring system
Roku now has a smart home monitoring system, and the entire kit costs $99.
Jon Fingas05.10.2023
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.
Lawrence Bonk05.01.2023
Amazon is making over 100 Prime Video originals available for free
Over 100 titles will become available throughout the year.
Sarah Fielding05.01.2023