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.
Roku begins selling Pro Series TVs, announces new features
New features for existing TVs were also unveiled, as was a newer generation Pro Remote control.
Innovid debuts Harmony initiative for connected TV measurement
The mission of Harmony is to keep the connected TV space from being controlled by a single dominant player.
NBA partners with Roku to launch free streaming TV channel
The channel will be available through a new portal called NBA Zone, which is rolling out to Roku devices this week.
Roku says 15,000 accounts affected by external data breach
Some Roku usernames and passwords were used by hackers following a cybersecurity incident at an unrelated company, Roku says.
Roku to continue selling at Walmart despite Vizio acquisition, CFO says
Roku will continue selling its products at Walmart stores despite the retailer's plans to acquire Vizio, the company's CFO said.
NBC begins distributing show clips through The Roku Channel
NBC and Roku have struck a deal that will see The Roku Channel offer clips from NBC late night and sports programs shortly after they air on television.
Roku stock drops 24 percent amid ARPU concerns
Roku's stock price dropped 23 percent during the trading day on Friday as investors appeared concern over the company's sliding ARPU.
Roku grows to 80 million monthly active users, execs forecast ad business boom
Roku's platform revenue soared to $3.0 billion during 2023, or 10 percent higher when compared to 2022. Gross profit increased 6 percent to $1.5 billion.
Roku Channel adds more free content streams from NBC Universal
Roku has added nearly a dozen new content streams from Comcast's NBC Universal.
Samsung was most-popular smart TV purchased in 2023, research says
More American consumers purchased a Samsung smart TV set than any other brand last year, according to new research.
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Streamers overwhelmed by hundreds of premium, free options, Dish exec says
Viewers are having a difficult time wading through hundreds of premium and free, ad-supported streaming options, the executive said.
Streaming deals abound for Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2023
Save big on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Tablo, Google TV and services like Max, Peacock, Paramount Plus and more during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2023.