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.
Amagi: Live sports continues to generate interest in FAST channels
Premium live sports programming are accelerating the growth and adoption of free streaming channels, according to tech developer Amagi.
Roku unveils ad-free streaming service Howdy
Roku is breaking into the world of premium streaming with the launch of a new app called "Howdy."
Frndly TV becomes default app on new Roku devices
Frndly TV now comes pre-installed on new Roku devices and is integrated into Roku's Live TV guide, boosting its visibility to users.
Roku revenue reaches $1.1 billion during Q2, spurred by higher platform income
Roku posted a $10.5 million profit during Q2, fully reversing its financial loss from last year as the company broke even on hardware sales.
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Audacy pulls app from Roku devices, channel store
Audacy has officially retired its smart TV app for Roku devices, fulfilling a promise made earlier this year to pull the app from the streaming platform.
Rich Eisen Show to debut on ESPN platforms in September
ESPN will become the new home of "The Rich Eisen Show" on broadcast radio and streaming TV platforms in September.
Parks: Roku, Amazon chipping away at Samsung’s streaming TV share
Roku and Amazon account for most streaming TV devices in American homes and have a commanding share of the integrated TV experience.
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FreeCast launches new shoppable channel Test Drive Live
The new shoppable streaming channel is rolling out on FreeCast and Roku, with support for other connected TV platforms coming in the near future.
Hub: Samsung, LG remain dominant in U.S. homes
Newer TV models released by Roku and Amazon under their own brand name are growing in popularity, while Samsung and LG's share of home dipped in 2024.
Roku partners with Amazon Ads to increase CTV ad inventory
Roku and Amazon have announced an advertising partnership that will allow advertisers to reach 80 percent of the CTV device market in the United States.
LinkedIn partners with Paramount, Innovid, Sprinklr on CTV ad opportunities
LinkedIn is building on its connected TV advertising opportunities through new partnerships with Paramount, Innovid, Sprinklr and Adobe.
Roku disputes integrating “Pause Ads” across HDMI inputs
Roku this week disputed a number of news reports that claimed it was rolling out pause ads across the HDMI ports of its streaming TV devices.