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Plex News offers free, customizable streaming news built around your interests

Plex News aggregates news stories from 190 sources and uses AI to learn what your interests are, then cater to them.
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TCL S405 setup and unboxing guide: How to get your Roku-powered TV running

Having trouble with your new TV? Learn how to get started with your new, Roku-enabled television with our TCL S405 setup & unboxing guide.
Back-to-school deals

Check out our favorite back-to-school deals to get you ready for a new year

Our top back-to-school deals can help you save money and get you geared up for work, play, and the joys of learning.
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Roku’s lead in the streaming device market keeps growing

There are lots of streaming devices around, but one brand is in control of the industry: Roku, which increased its lead over the competition.
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Google Home gets voice calling and the ability to put responses on your TV

Google Home got some cool new updates at the Google I/O 2017, like the ability to make phone calls and show visual information.
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Screen showdown: Amazon Echo Show vs. Google Home with a Chromecast

Google Chromecast versus Echo Show: Which one integrates video into their devices best? We compare features and ease of use.
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Watching shows on Hulu and YouTube TV will now count toward Nielsen ratings

Nielsen will begin measuring audiences for eligible programming streamed on Hulu's live-TV service and Google's YouTube TV.
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How to disable or enable Chromecast network notifications on Android

Google has pushed an update to the Google Home app that makes it much easier to control Chromecast network notifications. Here's how.
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Dish’s new Evolve box aims to bring the streaming good life to your hotel room

Instead of overpriced hotel entertainment, hotel rooms will soon feature Chromecast, live TV, and streaming apps thanks to Dish Network.
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Google holds photography contest for Google Pixel owners to display their work

Google's latest contest for Pixel owners gives photographers a chance to be featured in the Chromecast backdrop lineup.
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Chromecast Audio review

Google jumps into wireless audio with a slick companion to the popular video streamer. But is it any good? Our Google Chromecast audio review has answers.
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AT&T giving away free Roku boxes to new DirecTv Now customers

New DirecTV Now customers are now eligible to receive up to two Roku boxes if they pre-pay for two months.
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Phone-based VR gets more social with Chromecast support on Samsung Gear VR

Oculus announces Google Chromecast support for the Samsung Gear VR headset, making phone-based VR more social.
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Google expands family sharing to Calendars, Photos, YouTube TV, more

Google has made sharing apps with your family quite easy, and now it's doing the same for Calendars, Photos, Keep, and YouTube TV.
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Score a refurbished Roku Premiere 4K UHD Streaming Media Player for $48

This refurbished Roku Premiere 4K UHD Streaming Media Player is currently discounted to just $48 on Amazon, saving you $22 (31 percent).
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YouTube has a minimalist new design that looks a lot like Android

YouTube, the king of the video streaming world, has unveiled a new design for its website that features a minimalist look and new features.
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Streaming video from Chrome to Chromecast is about to get a lot better

Casting tabs from Chrome to Chromecast is really useful, but not always efficient. But a new feature might solve that problem.
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RCA will begin shipping its first Roku-powered TVs in the coming months

Roku and the RCA brand have announced that RCA will be debuting its first Roku-powered smart TVs in the coming months.
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Sling TV becomes the first live TV streaming service on LG’s Smart TVs

Sling TV has announced that it has become the first live TV streaming service available on LG’s webOS-powered Smart TVs.
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Roku signs multiyear licensing deal with Tivo, but the long-term goal is murky

TiVo has signed a multiyear deal with Roku, giving the company access to its library of more than 6,000 patents.
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Sling TV’s Cloud DVR feature expands to include Roku, Android devices

Sling TV has expanded its $5 per month "First Look" program for its Cloud DVR feature, adding support for Roku and Android devices.
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New favorite channel, live TV, and other features come to Roku TVs in latest update

Roku TV gets new features with the Roku OS 7.6 update, including new live TV and personalization enhancements.
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Between the Streams: ‘Colossal’ box office, Call of Duty cinematic universe, Squirrel Girl

This week: Colossal, Benicio Del Toro's Star Wars role, Call of Duty's Marvel-style cinematic universe, a tribute to Don Rickles, and more.

Sling TV subscribers can now watch Showtime content for an extra $10 a month

As part of a new deal, Showtime and thousands of on-demand titles are available to be added to Sling TV channel packages.
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PlayStation Vue's multi-view feature lets you watch three channels at once

On Monday, Sony announced a new multi-view feature for PlayStation Vue, letting viewers watch up to three channels at once on a single screen.
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Sling TV ups its game, adds NBC Regional Sports Networks just in time for baseball

Sling TV has announced that it will add channels from NBC Regional Sports Networks in time for the opening day of MLB's 2017 season.
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YouTube adds live TV streaming to its arsenal with new subscription service

YouTube has finally unveiled its long-awaited live TV streaming service, dubbed YouTube TV. Itwill soon launch for $35 per month.
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Google devices mutiny en masse — has the robot uprising begun?

Late last night, Google experienced a bizarre outage which caused a number of devices to misbehave. Luckily though, your data is secure.
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Sling TV just got even more affordable with new discounts on some Extra packages

Sling TV is now offering its Kids Extra, Lifestyle Plus Extra, Comedy Plus Extra, and News Extra for $10 per month — half the original price.
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Sling TV is turning 2, and celebrating with a free preview weekend

In honor of its second birthday, Sling TV announced a free weekend-long trial of its Orange service, plus free HBO and Starz previews later.
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Get $220 off 50-Inch, 1080p Roku Smart LED TV that makes viewing simple again

For a limited time, you can upgrade to a 50-Inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV and score more than $200 in savings.
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Users of iOS can now control Chromecast from their iPhone’s lock screen

YouTube for iOS is getting an important update for Chromecast users -- the ability to control the cast from the lock screen.
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Comcast is bringing Xfinity TV to Roku, but you’ll still need your cable box

If you are both an Xfinity TV subscriber and an owner of one or more Roku players, you'll soon have one less remote to keep track of.
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Roku’s updated mobile app lets us see what’s on with a single button tap

Roku has released an update for its mobile app with a new feature dubbed "What's On" that makes finding something to watch even easier.