Google TV gets major Roku Channel update with new features, more free channels
Google TV is picking up some new free channels and additional integrations from an unlikely place… The Roku Channel.
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Roku update turns your TV into a security monitor with camera feeds, notifications
A new Roku update is bringing additional smart home features that lets your TV act as a security monitor for cameras.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku Ultra (2024) takes on Google TV Streamer with a backlit remote and more
On the same day the Google TV Streamer starts shipping, Roku has just announced a 2024 refresh to the Roku Ultra which delivers faster performance, a better remote, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV can now help you find even more free content from The Roku Channel
After the app launched on Google TV last year, The Roku Channel is also now integrated into Google TV’s search tools.
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Roku adds a weekly trivia game to its homescreen, launches today
Roku is adding a new weekly trivia game to your TV that tests your knowledge on movies, TV, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku will put video ads on the home screen
Roku has plans to put video ads on the home screen, the company confirmed in a recent earnings call.
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Roku forces two-factor authentication after two massive security breaches
In an update shared recently, Roku has announced that all customer accounts will be forced to use two-factor authentication following a couple of massive security breaches.
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Roku’s latest big update adds ‘Backdrops’ art screensaver, more
After being announced previously, Roku OS 13 is now rolling out to users with new features including a new art screensaver called “Backdrops” and several other new features.
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Roku is toying with placing ads over your TV’s HDMI input
Roku is looking to monetize your TV in a new way, as the company is toying with the idea of placing ads over what’s coming in from an HDMI input.
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Roku effectively disables your TV unless you agree to new ‘Dispute Resolution Terms’
If you boot up your Roku TV this week, you might find a notice about new terms of service with no way to skip it. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV rolling out shortcut to switch between last-viewed channels on Roku
Late last year YouTube TV quietly started testing out a button shortcut that would let you quickly switch between your last-viewed channels, but the feature didn’t show up for everyone. This week, the shortcut appears to be rolling out more widely to Roku owners.
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Roku doubles down on self-branded TV sets with new ‘Pro’ series coming this year
Roku has just announced, ahead of CES 2024, that it will launch a new series of self-branded “Roku Pro” TV sets over the coming months.
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YouTube TV app for Roku now has a clock in the live guide
YouTube TV is rolling out a new, minor update for Roku devices which adds a clock to the live guide.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku can now show albums from Google Photos on the screensaver
Not long ago Roku announced a feature that would put your photos on the screensaver, and now that feature is expanding to add support for Google Photos.
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Roku launches new ‘NFL Zone,’ but it doesn’t support YouTube TV’s Sunday Ticket
As Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off, Roku is rolling out a new “NFL Zone” on its devices with support for showing upcoming games and where to watch them, but it’s notably missing NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku tests new homescreen layout that copies Google TV’s ‘Continue Watching’ row
Following up on the debut of the functionality early this year, Roku appears to be testing a new homescreen layout which brings the “Continue Watching” row to the forefront.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Roku Channel is now available on Google TV and Android TV
Starting today, The Roku Channel is coming to Google TV and Android TV devices as a free app.
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Roku’s new $99 home security system integrates with its TVs, like Nest should have
As Google abandons its in-house security system, more options are hitting the market. Roku today announced its $99 “Home Monitoring SE” product, which is built in collaboration with Wyze.
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Roku takes on Google Nest with rebranded Wyze smart home gear, complete with TV integration
In an effort to expand past just your home theater, Roku has just announced its first foray into the smart home with cameras, smart plugs, and lighting that feel awful familiar.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku OS 11.5 brings ‘Continue Watching’ for more apps, other features Google TV already had
The battle for the living room continues, as Roku, Google TV, and other platforms work to provide the best possible experience. Today, Roku has debuted Roku OS 11.5, which adopts some features that Google TV has long offered, such as “Continue Watching” and more.
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Roku streamers will start getting Walmart ads where you can buy directly from your TV
Advertising is key to success for any streaming platform, but it’s especially important for Roku. Today, Roku has announced a new partnership with Walmart that will put ads on the company’s streamers that allow purchases using just the remote.
Expand Expanding CloseRumor: Roku could be bought out by Netflix, and that could be great for Google TV
According to a new report from Business Insider, Roku and Netflix may be in talks to see the streaming giant acquire Roku’s business.
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Roku OS 11 adds photo screensaver and new ‘What to Watch’ homescreen, much like Google TV
Roku dominates the smart TV landscape in the United States, but the platform’s latest updates remind us a bit of some of Google TV’s best features. With Roku OS 11, the platform is finally adding a photo screensaver, and several other tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseRoku reportedly looking to make its own TVs, putting extra pressure on Google TV’s growth
The battle for growth in the smart TV market continues to heat up, with 2022 expected to be a key tipping point. At this point, it’s up to smart TVs to determine how the market will go, and it seems Roku is going all-in on that, with plans to make its own TVs.
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