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Roku is testing a remote with a built-in battery and customizable buttons
It looks like Roku is working on a new remote that features a rechargeable Li-ion battery and support for voice commands.
Roku's Streambar is the cheapest it's been since the holidays
Roku’s Streambar is one such device that can upgrade your TV’s sound quality, while also giving you the power of Roku’s streaming OS. It normally runs $130, but Amazon has the Roku Streambar for $102 right now — that’s only a few dollars more than its Black Friday price and the best deal we’ve seen on it since the start of the year. Roku designed the Streambar to be an easy and affordable way to inject better sound into your living room.
TCL unveils the first Roku TV Ready wireless soundbar
TCL has unveiled the Alto R1, the first Roku TV-friendly wireless soundbar — you don't need a cable or separate remote.
Roku confirms it's buying Quibi's shows
Roku is buying Quibi's shows, ensuring the ill-fated service will live on through the Roku Channel.
Roku makes it simpler to build wireless soundbars for Roku TVs
Roku says the reference design uses the company’s proprietary Wi-Fi based wireless audio technology, which it’s already using with the Roku TV wireless speakers.
Quibi's content library could make its way to Roku
It looks like Quibi's 'quick bites' content catalog may be sold to streaming app and hardware manufacturer Roku.
HBO Max comes to Roku starting tomorrow
After months of wrangling, HBO Max ready for streaming on Roku smart TVs and connected devices.
Amazon Web Services outage subsides after unplugging services for hours
An AWS outage has affected access to many Amazon services, as well as platforms like Roku, Adobe and Flickr that rely on the servers.
Roku adds AMC+ to its streaming channel
Starting today, Roku Channel users can subscribe to AMC+ for $9 per month.
How to make sense of Logitech's universal remote lineup
We take a look at Logitech's Harmony line of universal remotes to see which works best for your home.
Roku OS 9.4 is rolling out now with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support
Roku’s next platform update has arrived. Version 9.4 is rolling out to “select 4K Roku devices,” the company explained in a press release, including the Roku Ultra player, Roku Streambar, Roku Smart Soundbar, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Premiere. Roku OS 9.4 plays nice with Apple’s AirPlay 2 standard, giving you another way to find and view your favourite content in the living room.
The best tech gifts to upgrade your home theater
Here's a list of the best streamers, speakers, TVs and other tech that can upgrade a home theater setup.
Roku Streambar review: Making old TVs feel new again
Roku's new Streambar combines a soundbar, 4K set-top box and Bluetooth speaker into one $130 device. It's a great option for anyone who wants to upgrade their home theater system while on a budget.
Roku brings its streaming channel to Amazon's Fire TV devices
Fire TV owners in the US can now download the Roku Channel to their device.
Best Buy slashes 50 percent off TCL's 75-inch 8-series Roku TV
Best Buy has TCL’s 75-inch 8-series Roku TV for half off today, bringing it down to $1,500. Buy 75-inch TCL 8-series TV at Best Buy - $1,500 The TCL 8-series came out at the end of last year and these sets have most of the latest technology you’ll find in 4K smart TVs.
Google Chromecast (2020) hands-on: A helpful new remote and Assistant
New remote control A highlight this year is the new remote control, which Google said was “our most requested feature.”
TCL rolls out new Roku TV Ready Alto sound bars with Dolby Atmos
TCL already makes well-regarded TVs that fill your living room without costing a ton, and its new Alto sound bars can do the same with audio. The $299 Alto 9+ includes Google Assistant, AirPlay and Dolby Atmos support.
Roku’s new $129 soundbar offers Dolby Audio and 4K streaming
A soundbar can be a good addition to your living room if you want to up the audio game of your movie nights. Roku hopes to make the decision easier for most people with its newest audio device, the Roku Streambar. The company launched a couple of smart speakers, a subwoofer and a full-sized soundbar last year.
Roku's new Ultra player finally supports Dolby Vision
Roku's Ultra player is finally getting Dolby Vision, along with a load of new speed improvements.
The Roku Channel is now available as a standalone Android and iOS app
There are a plethora of streaming TV services available today and you’ll have to pay up for most of them. Now the company is making it easier for anyone to access the Roku Channel — now you can download the new, standalone version of the free Roku Channel app for Android and iOS, which lets anyone stream free video content on their mobile devices. While the Roku Channel is available to all via a web video player, this is the first time those without Roku devices will be able to access the channel via a dedicated mobile app.