Roku reaches agreement with Fox to allow Super Bowl streaming
Football fans hoping to watch the Super Bowl via Roku tomorrow will be pleased to hear the platform has hammered out a last-minute agreement with content supplier Fox.
Roku will likely lose all Fox channels a day before Super Bowl LIV
In a surprising turn of events, Roku has announced it will pull all of Fox cable channels from its platform on February 1st -- a day before the Super Bowl 2020 takes place. Viewers who wish to stream the annual sporting event will have no choice other than to subscribe to a separate streaming service.
Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround
Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.
YouTube TV launches on PlayStation 4 consoles in the U.S.
PS4 users have known for a while that the PS Vue live TV streaming service would be leaving the platform at the end of January. Now we know what will take its place, at least initially: YouTube TV. The flat-rate TV streaming service owned by Google is the first third-party service on Sony's popular game consoles.
Roku TV Ready lets you control your entire soundbar from a Roku TV remote
Tired of a pile of remotes taking up space on your coffee table? Roku is making it easier than ever to use a soundbar with your TV remote with its new Roku Ready program. If soundbar manufacturers opt in, they can allow you to control every parameter right on your Roku TV.
Sling TV increases price for streaming subscriptions by 20%
Sling TV is the latest live TV streaming service to increase its prices. The company now charges $5 more per month for Sling Orange, Sling Blue, and Sling Orange and Blue. New subscribers will have to pay the new fees immediately, while existing customers won't see the increase until January 2020.
Hulu is finally offering 4K and 5.1 surround sound audio on Roku
Hulu has long struggled to implement 4K video streaming on its platform. However, they recently announced they are now offering 4K streaming and 5.1 surround sound audio on Roku devices. Here's what you need to know about the latest upgrade for Hulu on your Roku streamer.
Sling TV will give you a free Google Nest Hub if you prepay for 3 months
Here's a pretty sweet deal if you're not already a Sling TV subscriber: Sling will give you a free Google Nest Hub when you sign up and agree to pay for three months of service upfront -- even at the lowest cost of $25 per month for the Sling Orange channel lineup. The Nest Hub retails for $120 when it's not on sale.
Last chance to get a Roku Ultra for just $50 on Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday has arrived, and with it a huge range of deals on all sorts of electronics products. And here we've got one of the best streaming device deals for Cyber Monday: The Roku Ultra at Amazon for just $50, which is half the list price of $100. This offer is just for Cyber Monday, so snap it up today!
The 4K-ready Roku Streaming Stick+ is just $30 for Cyber Monday
If you picked up a super cheap 4K TV on Black Friday or Cyber Monday — we're talking as cheap as $100 — chances are it doesn't have a smart TV platform. You can add one on the cheap with the Roku Streaming Stick+. Best Buy is letting it go for $20 off on Cyber Monday.
Roku Smart Soundbar is cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday, but for how long?
In the market for a new soundbar? Consider the Roku Smart Soundbar, which is $30 off at Best Buy for Cyber Monday 2019! It combines upgraded TV audio with a full-fledged streaming platform. If you just scored a basic TV for super cheap on Black Friday, this is a great complement.
Best Buy’s Black Friday deals feature $30 off the Roku Smart Soundbar
Get a new TV for Black Friday? Wish it were smart and had better sound than two tin cans can produce? You could add a Roku stick and a soundbar, but the Roku Smart Soundbar kills both birds with one stone, and a $30 Black Friday discount at Best Buy brings its price down to $150.
Pick up a Chromecast Ultra for under $50 this Black Friday
If you're looking for an affordable upgrade to your home entertainment system, then now is a great time to pick up a streaming device like a Google Chromecast. As part of the great deals available this Black Friday, we've found two bargains so you can save money on these devices.
You can now use voice control for Sling TV on Google Nest devices
Sling TV allows you to watch your favorite shows live or stream them using your television, phone, or tablet. Until now, though, you couldn't use your voice to control the service. Now you can. Google has announced that you can use voice commands and watch Sling using your Google Nest devices.
Sling comes to Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max for a voice-driven TV experience
YouTube TV is no longer the only live streaming TV service you can watch on a Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max. Sling TV announced that it is now available on these devices, and you can launch and control the service using Google Assistant. It will also act as a source for casting Sling TV to other Chromecast devices.
Roku Smart Soundbar review: Plenty smart, but short on sound
Roku's latest push into audio, the Smart Soundbar, packs a streaming device inside that's loaded up with all the glory of Roku's top streamers. But uneven performance and few other standout features makes this bar a tough sell in one of the most competitive segments in sound.
Disney+ has a Dolby Atmos problem. Here’s what you need to know
Disney+ might be the latest and greatest streaming service, but it's not without flaws. We've discovered that not all streaming devices that have a Disney+ app are getting the best available Dolby Atmos audio content. Here are the devices that work and those that are having problems.
How to watch Disney+ on a Vizio smart TV using AirPlay 2
Disney+ is finally here, but one group of fans has been left out of the Star Wars and Marvel streaming party: Owners of Vizio Smart TVs. There's no Disney+ app for the platform the Chromecast feature won't work until December. But there is a final option. Here's how to use AirPlay 2 to watch Disney+ on Vizio TVs.
Roku devices crashing due to Pokémon Sword and Shield: Here’s a temporary fix
Roku device owners recently started reporting crashes, and apparently, the issue is linked to Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch. Roku said that it is aware of the issue and is working to roll out a permanent fix, but in the meantime, there is a temporary solution to the problem.
Roku app transforms Apple Watch into wearable remote control with voice commands
The Roku app is now available as a free download for the Apple Watch, enabling basic remote control functions on the wearable device's screen. The app also offers a Channel Launcher, voice search and voice command capabilities, and a way to find the Roku remote control in case it gets lost.
Roku bundles Starz and Showtime for $17 per month just ahead of Disney+ launch
With Disney+ about to make our choice for streaming subscription services both better and worse, Roku has put together a discounted deal on Starz and Showtime. If you subscribe via the Roku Channel, you can get both for $17 per month -- a $3 savings. That price is guaranteed for the life of the subscription.
Some Samsung smart TVs won’t be compatible with Netflix starting in December
Netflix subscribers with certain Samsung smart TVs won’t be able to stream their favorite binge-worthy shows on the streaming service beginning December 1. Samsung attributed the removal of Netflix from specific devices to “technical limitations."
PlayStation Vue: The master guide to Sony’s internet TV service
Sony has taken the decision to shutdown its PlayStation Vue live TV service in January, 2020. For a detailed view of the service's numerous plans, add-ons, features, and restrictions, we've created this handy guide for those who are still subscribed.
Sony’s PlayStation Vue live TV streaming service shuts down in January
PlayStation Vue, Sony's expensive live TV streaming service, will shut its doors in January 2020 as Sony commits to focusing on its "core gaming business." However, the closure leaves the PlayStation 4 without a live TV streaming solution, as Sony has blocked competitors from launching on the console.
Sony wants to sell PlayStation Vue as streaming industry gets more crowded
Sony is reportedly looking to sell the technology of PlayStation Vue and its subscriber base of 500,000 households, as the internet TV service keeps losing money. With the streaming industry set to become more crowded, Sony may have picked the perfect time to offload the struggling business.
Roku OS 9.2: All the new features
Roku OS version 9.2, rolling out to users in October, powers the company’s streaming devices such as the Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Ultra. It has fun new features including brand-new ways to search for your favorite films.
New Roku Ultra, Express streamers are faster and more customizable
Roku's new streaming devices include a faster and more customizable Roku Ultra, plus a slimmed-down Roku Express. And Roku OS 9.2 has some cool upgrades, like the ability to find movies with just a quoted line of dialogue and an improved user interface.
Older smart TVs and Roku devices won’t play Netflix after December 1
If you're the owner of one of Roku's first-generation devices or an older smart TV, you might be losing access to Netflix content on December 1. That's due to a technical problem that prevents these players from getting the latest version of the Netflix channel. Here's how to know if you're affected.
New Roku Streaming Stick+ adds a mute button, cuts price to just $50
Roku has quietly dropped the price on its popular Streaming Stick+ 4K HDR streaming device to just $50 -- the same price as its biggest competitor, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. The move comes as Roku revamps its lineup of devices and becomes the first non-Apple streaming platform to get the Apple TV app.
Roku Express (2019) review: This $30 streamer is all you need
TVs keep getting better and so do the streaming media players that connect to them. But for those on a budget, the new Roku Express represents the perfect formula: A $30 investment that gives you every streaming service imaginable plus a way to search through all that content quickly and easily.
Google continues to ignore the Chromecast, the best product it ever made
There was no sign of the Google Chromecast at the company's Pixel event. The Chromecast was launched more than six years ago, but remains fundamentally the same. The lack of attention has allowed competitors like Amazon and Roku to prosper. Here's why the Chromecast desperately needs a major upgrade.
Apple TV app now available on select Roku devices, Apple TV+ coming November 1
The Apple TV app is now available for Roku users to download and add to their media streamers. Though not supported by all of Roku's devices -- some as recent as 2016 will not access Apple TV -- the announcement is nonetheless an important step as it also includes access to Apple TV+, Apple's subscription service.
Shades of Big Brother? Study finds smart TVs are keeping tabs on us
Turns out that our televisions may be watching us, too. A study by Princeton University found that internet-connected TVs have data trackers that collect things such as your location, what type of device you have, Wi-Fi network, and advertising ID. Another study shows that this isn't uncommon.
Roku Ultra (2019) review: Fast, flexible, fun
Roku's update to its top-of-the-line Ultra streaming media player brings with it a host of small but helpful features like customizable remote buttons, faster performance, and new search tools. It's still missing Dolby Vision support, but the $100 Roku Ultra is one of the best media streamers you can buy.