Roku
Roku ($ROKU) is a developer of smart television operating systems and a manufacturer of streaming television devices. It also operates a free, ad-supported streaming service called the Roku Channel. The company is based in Northern California.

On streaming devices, here come the ads
Variety has an interesting report this morning that takes a closer look at the sudden proliferation of advertisements on some streaming hardware and services.

Should you buy Verizon’s Stream TV box?
Verizon is selling a streaming TV device for $70. Don't buy it. Verizon's offering the same device to 5G customers for free. Don't take it.