Roku will start making its own Roku TVs and OLED reference design
In a pretty seismic shift in the smart TV market, Roku announced that it will start selling its own branded Roku TVs instead of only relying on its partners.
TCL 5-Series (S555) Roku TV review: unsurprisingly good
TCL's reigning middleweight champion, the 5-series, delivers again with a great balance of cost and performance on the tried-and-true Roku TV platform.
Sonos Sub Mini vs. Roku Wireless Bass
While the Sonos Sub Mini and Roku Wireless Bass can't be used interchangeably, we put together this guide to help you decide which woofer is best for you.
Roku looks to make live sports easier to find
Roku has added a new Sports section that looks to make sense out of the myriad channels you have to have to watch live sports.
Apple TV 4K vs. Roku Ultra: Which top streaming device is best?
When it comes to all your streaming needs, do you place your trust in the top-tier Apple TV 4K or the also great Roku Ultra? We weigh in to help you decide.
TCL unveils its latest Roku-powered 5-Series and 6-Series TVs
TCL has dropped details on its newest 5-Series and 6-Series Roku TVs — and they're good.
What to do when your TV tech breaks
It's tough with services like Roku go down hard. We've got a fix for that — but you're not going to like the answer.
If you have a smart TV, you need an ad-blocker
Advertising is the deal with the devil we make for inexpensive hardware and services, but we can still fight back.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: The Roku stick to get
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K (and Streaming Stick 4K+) set the new high-water mark for the company's inexpensive streaming hardware.
How to watch local channels on your Roku device
There are several ways to get local programming on your Roku device. In this guide, we'll teach you how to leverage various Roku channels and OTA antennas.
Roku adds AirPlay 2, HomeKit to select 4K devices
Select 4K Roku devices get Apple's AirPlay 2 and HomeKit technologies today, giving Apple owners new ways to interact with the popular streaming media players.
Enclave Audio now makes the most powerful Roku TV wireless speakers
Enclave Audio's CineHome wireless home theater speakers can now be configured and controlled from a RokuTV, making them an easy way to add 5.1 surround sound.
Pray for Apple TV: Is this the end of the line for Apple’s streaming box?
As more streaming devices drop in price and increase in features, Apple's media streaming device is starting to have a hard time justifying its price tag.
The Roku Streambar is perfect for dorm-dwelling students
The Streambar is not Roku's first 2-in-1 player/speaker, but it's the most compelling one for college students wanting to make the most of dorm room spaces.
Roku reveals 2-in-1 Streambar, new Roku Ultra with Dolby Atmos/Vision support
Roku has unveiled the tiny, 2-in-1 Streambar 4K HDR player/soundbar, as well as a faster and improved Roku Ultra that supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
TCL sets summer launch for world’s first TV with THX Certified Game Mode
TCL and THX have teamed up to create THX Certified Game Mode, a new industry standard that will finally arrive this summer with the next-generation 6-series TV.
I’m not mad, HBO Max, I’m just disappointed
The launch of HBO Max not only didn't bring 4K or HDR, but also wasn't supported by either Roku or Amazon Fire, raising eyebrows and testing patience.
Roku reaches agreement with Fox to allow Super Bowl streaming
Football fans hoping to watch the Super Bowl via Roku tomorrow will be pleased to hear the platform has hammered out a last-minute agreement with content supplier Fox.
Roku will likely lose all Fox channels a day before Super Bowl LIV
In a surprising turn of events, Roku has announced it will pull all of Fox cable channels from its platform on February 1st -- a day before the Super Bowl 2020 takes place. Viewers who wish to stream the annual sporting event will have no choice other than to subscribe to a separate streaming service.
Roku’s Wireless speakers will link up with its smart soundbar for true surround
Getting a surround sound system for your home theater is both affordable and easy now that Roku's Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer work with the company's Wireless Speakers to create a $500 wireless surround system. Though it may not pack the punch of other surround systems, for this price it's hard to knock it.
Hisense’s 2020 TV lineup features hands-free voice and a $6,000 laser TV
Hisense has something for everyone this year at CES 2020, including a more affordable 4K HDR laser TV that shines a 100-inch image, and improvements on its already impressive ULED TVs. Hands-free voice is a new addition on some models, while others get quantum dots and Dolby Vision and Atmos.
Roku TV Ready lets you control your entire soundbar from a Roku TV remote
Tired of a pile of remotes taking up space on your coffee table? Roku is making it easier than ever to use a soundbar with your TV remote with its new Roku Ready program. If soundbar manufacturers opt in, they can allow you to control every parameter right on your Roku TV.
Roku bundles Starz and Showtime for $17 per month just ahead of Disney+ launch
With Disney+ about to make our choice for streaming subscription services both better and worse, Roku has put together a discounted deal on Starz and Showtime. If you subscribe via the Roku Channel, you can get both for $17 per month -- a $3 savings. That price is guaranteed for the life of the subscription.
TCL starts taking pre-orders for its 4K HDR QLED 8-Series Roku TVs
TCL's top-of-the-line 8-Series 4K HDR QLED Roku TVs are finally available for pre-order, as a BestBuy exclusive. The new TVs come in 65- and 75-inch sizes starting at $1,999. In addition to Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the 8-Series uses a 25,000 mini-LED backlight for much-improved video performance.
TCL’s 6-series Roku TVs are now on sale, with more new sets to follow in 2020
Here are the details on TCL's 2019 lineup of new TVs -- the 8-, 6-, and 5-Series -- and what they'll cost. The new 6-Series is already on sale, and the 8-series with its QLED display and a huge number of mini-LEDs, looks especially promising, but TCL is withholding the 8K versions until 2020.
How Amazon and Google’s streaming feud helped make Roku the streaming king
Amazon and Google are finally playing nice when it comes to streaming, with YouTube now available on Fire TV devices, and Amazon Prime Video available on Chromecast. Here's how remaining agnostic has helped Roku become the maker of the most popular streaming video device manufacturer.
TCL goes big, rolls out a 75-inch 8K QLED Roku TV at CES 2019
You might only just be getting used to 4K, but the resolution ride is far from over. The proof is TCL's new 8K Roku TV which the company debuted at CES 2019. Known for producing high-quality TVs on the cheap, this new 8-series Roku TV could be the model that ushers in the 8K age.
TCL 6-series (55R617) Roku TV review
TCL’s 6-Series Roku TV is one of the most anticipated TVs of 2018 thanks to its promise of excellent picture quality for a remarkably low price. We explore whether this new set from the up and coming manufacturer delivers on lofty expectations.
TCL’s fantastic P-Series Roku TV gets a huge price cut at Best Buy today
TCL’s 55-inch P-Series Roku TVs is one of the best affordable TVs we’ve ever seen, blowing us away with its price-to-performance ratio when we reviewed it in 2017. You’ll have the chance to get it for the cheapest price ever today, but you'd better ready your wallets: The sale lasts for a single day on Saturday, May 12.
TCL has priced its impressive 6-Series Roku TVs, and they’re unbelievably cheap
We’ve been waiting for TCL’s 6-Series 4K Roku TVs to get official pricing ever since they first impressed us on the show floor at CES 2018. Today the company finally put the series up for pre-order, and if you’ve been holding off on buying a 4K TV, this may be the right time.
One of the best TVs you can buy comes out May 1, and it’s shockingly affordable
The TCL 6-Series 4K Roku TV could be one of the best buys of the year, and you won’t have to wait too long to get your hands on one.
Does Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick put Roku out to pasture? We pit the two against each other to find out
In our video, we illustrate the key differences between the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the Roku Streaming Stick in an effort to determine which is best.
Hands on: Amazon’s Fire TV stick is slick, speedy and super-affordable
We go hands on with the new Amazon Fire TV stick, an HDMI dongle version of the company's popular Fire TV box.
Get a Roku Express 4K+ for $29 with this deal
If you're looking to save on a top notch 4K streaming device, today you can get the Roku Express 4K+ for just $29.