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.
New California law requires one-click subscription cancellations
The move, praised by consumer advocates, aims to make it easier to cancel recurring subscriptions like streaming video services, gym memberships and online newspapers.
Roku unveils refreshed Roku Ultra streaming TV player
Roku has released a new flagship streaming device that includes a backlit, rechargeable remote control and all the latest bells and whistles.
A Conversation With: Kirby Grines, CEO, 43Twenty & Publisher, The Streaming Wars
Kirby Grines is the total package: A cool, charismatic and confident thought-leader who understands the business of streaming TV because he helped create it.
Roku launches self-service performance platform Ads Manager
Roku has unveiled its new platform Roku Ads Manager, a direct self-service solution designed to help connected TV advertising performance.
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Google rebrands FAST service to Freeplay on Google TV devices
In addition to the FAST rebrand, Google TV users will soon get content recommendations from The Roku Channel if the app is installed on their device.
Edgar Bronfman Jr. courts Fortress, Roku in bid for Paramount
Edgar Bronfman, Jr. is reportedly still interested in making a play for Paramount Global.
MyBundle reveals partnership with streaming hardware maker Roku
MyBundle has inked a partnership with Roku that allows more than 250 broadband ISP partners to offer a free streaming TV stick to its customers.
Roku debuts linear streaming channel for sports
Starting August 12, streamers will be able to find Roku's curated live and shoulder sports programming through the Roku Sports Channel.
Streaming sports helps fuel sales of Roku devices during Q2
Time spent on Roku devices increased on a year-over basis to 30.1 billion streaming hours, the company affirmed.
Roku partners with Veltech on new smart TVs in United Kingdom
British streamers who want access to Roku's smart TV platform have a new option thanks to a partnership with Veltech.
Roku gets streaming rights to “The Goldbergs” from Sony
All 10 seasons will be available to stream via a dedicated linear channel on Roku's FAST platform, The Roku Channel.
TCL brings free streaming TV platform to Roku
TCL TV Plus replaces the TCL app on the company's own Roku TVs, and is available to users of other Roku devices through the Channel Store.