Sling TV is trying a new way to reach potential users with a free option of its streaming platform. Through a “browse as guest” option, newcomers to Sling will be able to check out episodes from some shows (including Billions, Shameless and Ray Donovan) at no cost, though it seems only one episode is available […]
Tag: Roku
13 Best Geeky Gifts for Mom and Dad: Roku, Echo, Fitbit, and More
From a smart microwave to a new board game, check out our favorite gifts for your favorite parents—whether they’re tech-savvy or not. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c05d5d1f773927564ff9cd3/master/pass/Teva-Ember-Moc.jpg
Spotify officially returns to Roku devices
As expected, has officially returned to Roku’s streaming platform. The music streaming app will be available on most Roku players and TVs running Roku OS 8.2 or higher. Access to the service starts today and will roll out to all supported device by the end of the year, according to Roku. When using Spotify on […]
How to Pick the Best Roku: A Buying Guide of All Rokus (2018)
There are 7 Rokus for sale, and the differences between them are confusing. We break down exactly which Roku is best for your TV. https://media.wired.com/photos/5ba58a009c58f2296fca6919/master/pass/Roku-Ultra-2018-Device.jpg
Spotify is on its way back to Roku streaming devices
Spotify first made its way to Roku back in 2012, but it pulled its support for the platform in late 2017 due to various technical issues. Roku promised that the service will come back to its devices with OS 9’s launch, though, and that’s exactly what’s happening now that the software upgrade has started rolling […]
A line of JVC Roku TVs is on the way
There are a number of Roku TV options out there from a slew of brands and now you can add JVC to the list. Roku announced today that Shenzhen MTC will begin building a Roku TV line under the JVC brand, and the first HD JVC Roku TVs will likely ship in the US later […]
Dealmaster: TCL’s new Roku TVs are here, so the old one is down to $500 today
Enlarge / TCL looks to be clearing out inventory on last year’s Roku TVs. TCL has announced a one-day sale that marks its P605 Roku TV down to $ 500 at Best Buy. The Chinese tech firm says the deal will apply to stock at Best Buy’s retail stores and website, but the discount will […]
TCL’s follow-up to last year’s popular Roku 4K TVs starts at $649, ships tomorrow
TCL Chinese brand TCL has announced pricing for its new 6-Series Roku TVs, the follow-ups to last year’s extremely popular P-Series. The 6-Series improves on last year’s in terms of picture quality and comes in both 55-inch and 65-inch sizes—last year’s models only came in a 55-inch configuration. The 55-inch model is currently priced at $ […]
Dealmaster: Get a 49-inch 4K Roku TV for $330
Greetings, Arsians! Courtesy of our friends at TechBargains, we have another round of deals to share. While this isn’t the hottest time of year for tech deals, the Dealmaster is still digging up discounts where he can. Today we’re highlighting a discount on TCL’s S series Roku TVs, the 49-inch model of which is currently […]
Roku lays out its plan to please cord cutters — and advertisers
Now that Roku is a publicly traded company, it has to release quarterly updates about how things are going. Today in its first Q4 earnings release (PDF), the company said that revenue is up 28 percent from last year to $ 188 million, while the number of active accounts grew from 13.4 million to 19.3 […]