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.
Saturn Awards to stream on The Roku Channel next year
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films will host the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards on Groundhog Day next year.
The Roku Channel adds ad-lite tier of BET Plus
Roku streamers can now purchase a subscription to the ad-supported tier of Paramount's BET Plus through The Roku Channel
FreeCast launches streaming app on Roku devices
FreeCast has brought its connected TV app to Roku devices, the company announced this week.
Major League Baseball wants to shift more games to streaming TV
Major League Baseball is preparing to create new national packages that are intended for streaming distribution.
The Trade Desk confirms development of streaming TV OS
After months of leaks and speculation, The Trade Desk confirms it will participate in the streaming platform wars.
Smart TV adoption rises in U.S. homes, study finds
Sixty-eight percent of U.S. households have a smart TV, while just under 50 percent have a standalone streaming device, according to Parks Associates.
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The Roku Channel begins selling subscriptions to Max
Roku is now selling subscriptions to Warner Bros Discovery's flagship streaming service Max via The Roku Channel.
Roku, Amazon, Samsung are dominant CTV platforms in U.S., study finds
All three rely on advertising to financially support their connected platforms and free streaming TV services.
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The Roku Channel adds 10 Local Now streams from Allen Media
The content streams offer around-the-clock local news, weather and other information.
Roku net revenue surpasses $1 billion in Q3
Average revenue per user was $41.10, an increase of slightly under $0.50 on a quarterly basis but flat when compared to the prior year.
Study: Most prefer single streaming ecosystem
Around one-third of consumers are planning to buy a new smart TV within the next six months — and they're revealing which features will influence their purchases.
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Fubo throws shade at YouTube TV, announces multiview on Roku
The mosaic feature is rolling out to Roku Ultra users, and will launch on other Roku devices in the coming weeks, the company said.