Category: Roku

Tidal brings its streaming music and videos to Roku

[ad_1] For streaming music listeners who prefer Tidal and its commitment to high-quality lossless audio, now its experience is available via Roku. Subscribers can already access it on a number of home theater receivers and other equipment, and with Roku getting into the soundbar / wireless subwoofer game later this year, it makes sense to […]

TCL’s 2019 quantum dot-enhanced 4K TVs go on sale starting at $599

[ad_1] This year, both sets of 6-series 4K televisions include quantum dot LED technology — also used recently in Samsung and Vizio TVs — to improve their color performance even further, and the 55-inch version has a few more local dimming LED zones than before. They also are some of TCL’s first with “Auto Game […]

Roku’s latest free TV channels include Fubo Sports and USA Today

[ad_1] Other additions include USA Today‘s news network, ACCDN’s intercollegiate sports coverage, the social-friendly news and originals of Now This and Comedy Dynamics’ stand-up comedy shows, movies and documentaries. There is one addition for those willing to pay. You now have the option of subscribing to Sports Illustrated‘s streaming service, SI TV, if you’re eager […]

HDHomeRun for Roku gives cordcutters access to live TV

[ad_1] To install it, users have to go to my.roku.com, log into their accounts and click Add Channel with a code. Once they input the code N6MN9QC and go through all the beta warning pages, they can use it to watch live shows. That said, they need a TV, an AV receiver or a sound […]

Fox Sports will stream every Women’s World Cup game in 4K

[ad_1] Specifically, the list of supported Roku gear includes Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra and 4K TV models that run the Roku OS. And, of course, the Apple TV 4K. Fox says it plans to add support for more streaming devices in the future, but it isn’t talking specific dates right […]

Over 34 million people use Amazon Fire TV

[ad_1] For a few years, Roku’s easy-to-use interface, wide selection of apps and integration with popular smart TVs like Phillips, Sharp and TCL made it the favored candidate for most households. But Amazon strived to catch up, expanding its content offerings and partnering with Best Buy to sell house-brand Insignia and Toshiba Fire TVs that […]

TiVo plans to split its product and licensing divisions

[ad_1] “We are pleased that our Board has approved the separation of TiVo’s Product and IP Licensing businesses and believe both businesses will be better positioned independently. We believe the separation will unlock shareholder value and increase our flexibility in pursuing new and growing market opportunities,” said interim TiVo CEO Raghu Rau in a press […]

Roku has 29.1 million active users (and no profit)

[ad_1] The company has grown to 29.1 million active users, who in the last three months collectively streamed 8.9 billion hours of content. Between device sales and platform fees, Roku pulled in a gross profit of $100.9 million, although that wasn’t enough to cover its operating expenses. Consequently, the company wound up making a loss […]

Epix Now streaming service expands to Roku and Amazon Fire TV

[ad_1] Last month, the MGM network Epix launched a standalone video streaming service called Epix Now. Initially, it was available on Apple TV, Android and iOS. But as of today, it’s also available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, too. This will give more customers access to the network’s four live channels, original shows and […]