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Displaying all articles tagged:
Roku
best thing roku never had
Dec. 9, 2023
The
Renaissance
Tour Is Not Coming to Roku City
Beyoncé’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, took to Instagram to debunk the rumor.
By
Tom Smyth
trailer mix
Nov. 4, 2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Weird Als the Musical Biopic
Daniel Radcliffe parodies the parodist on November 4.
By
Rebecca Alter
buffering
Nov. 3, 2022
Roku’s ‘Weird’ Science
First dongles. Now an original movie. Next: streaming domination?
By
Josef Adalian
buffering
Sept. 15, 2022
The 7 Biggest Questions the TV Business Has to Answer This Fall
This season on the streaming wars: NBC ghosts Hulu,
Dancing With
Disney+, and ads, ads, ads!
By
Josef Adalian
¡ándale!
June 6, 2022
Roku Adds Mucha Televisión to a Hub for Spanish Speakers
The race for streaming en español heats up.
By
Eric Vilas-Boas
buffering
May 5, 2022
The Revenge of the Budget Streamers
With Netflix down, the Tubis and Freevees of the world are looking to pounce.
By
Josef Adalian
the saga begins
Jan. 18, 2022
White and Nerdy Daniel Radcliffe Will Play ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in Biopic
“I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.”
By
Rebecca Alter
renewals
Dec. 8, 2021
Roku and YouTube Quash Their Beef in Time for the Holidays
And right before it all blew up.
By
Eric Vilas-Boas
streamliner
Nov. 9, 2021
13 Hacks to Get the Most Out of Roku
How to make your smart TV a little more navigable.
By
Luke Winkie
porn
Nov. 3, 2021
Roku Is Kicking Pornhub Off Its Platform
Other non-certified channels could also get the axe.
By
Bethy Squires
streamliner
Oct. 28, 2021
A Ton of Streaming Sticks and Apple TVs Are on Sale at Best Buy Right Now
Black Friday hits before Halloween, apparently.
By
Eric Vilas-Boas
streamliner
Sept. 20, 2021
Roku’s New Streaming Devices Promise to Be Faster
By 30 percent, in fact.
By
Eric Vilas-Boas
holiday specials
Sept. 8, 2021
Roku Gifts Fans a
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Christmas Movie
A new stand-alone special featuring the original cast.
By
Zoe Haylock
streamliner
Aug. 19, 2021
Using Your iPhone As a Remote: Good in Theory, Tricky in Practice
Though some devices have the technology squared away, other services left us scratching our heads.
By
Joe Reid
buffering
Aug. 12, 2021
Inside HBO Max’s Scramble to Fix Its Glitchy App
“We see the crash logs. We’re not blind to it.”
By
Josef Adalian
streamliner
Aug. 9, 2021
The Roku Channel Adds 23 Originals, Including Shows From Josh Groban and J.Lo
A batch of Quibi castoffs, as well as a few new original offerings, will soon make their home on Roku’s streaming service.
By
Brennan Carley
streamliner
June 30, 2021
Roku Would Like to Remind You About Its Apple TV+ Remote Button
The streamer joins Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ in the highly coveted, reportedly pricey real estate.
By
Brennan Carley
talk shows
June 29, 2021
Demi Lovato’s Talk Show Is Going to the Island of Misfit Quibi, aka Roku Channel
Of course Jameela Jamil is a guest. You just know she has opinions about sugar-free frozen yogurt.
By
Rebecca Alter
buffering
May 13, 2021
When a Quibi Becomes a Roku
Plus: People are watching
Pan Am
again?
By
Josef Adalian
quibi
Apr. 21, 2021
Quibi Is ‘Roku Originals’ Now, But Don’t Try Rotating Your TV
From a phone app you never opened to “the biggest screen in the home.”
By
Rebecca Alter
buffering
Apr. 15, 2021
Why Didn’t Netflix Just Buy Sony?
Plus: Amazon Prime passes the 200 million mark.
By
Josef Adalian
hardware
Apr. 13, 2021
The New Roku Remote Has a Fancy Apple TV Button
The move underscores Roku’s importance in the streaming universe.
By
Josef Adalian
quibi
Jan. 8, 2021
Roku Has Swallowed Quibi’s Library of Quick Bites
Don’t call it a qui-back.
By
Jackson McHenry
streaming meemies
Jan. 3, 2021
If You Miss Quibi, Roku May Have Some Very Exciting News for You
The streaming-device giant is reportedly in talks to buy the defunct platform’s catalogue.
By
Halle Kiefer
buffering
Dec. 17, 2020
The 5 Stories That Shaped the Streaming Industry This Year
From Baby Yodas to Roku battles, there was plenty of drama in 2020.
By
Josef Adalian
let’s make a deal
Dec. 16, 2020
Is HBO Max on Roku? Yes!!!
Finally, a big update.
By
Emily Palmer Heller
and
Josef Adalian
the streaming wars
Dec. 16, 2020
Oh, Come On, HBO Max Is on PS5 Now
Pour one out for the Roku users.
By
Emily Palmer Heller
the streaming wars
Dec. 15, 2020
HBO Max Is Just Trolling Roku Users at This Point
As of today, Xfinity customers will have access to it. End of list.
By
Devon Ivie
buffering
Sept. 18, 2020
Peacock Is (Finally) Headed to Roku
The streaming device giant and NBCUniversal have reached an agreement.
By
Josef Adalian
buffering
Sept. 17, 2020
5 Questions for TV’s Weirdest Fall Season Ever
Nobody knows anything — but we have some guesses.
By
Josef Adalian
buffering
June 26, 2020
An Early HBO Max Report Card
How has the new service’s first month gone?
By
Josef Adalian
buffering
June 5, 2020
All Eyes on the Protests
How streaming news networks are emerging as valuable resources for anyone looking to go beyond cable news coverage.
By
Josef Adalian
buffering
May 28, 2020
Why You Can’t Get HBO Max on Roku (Yet)
Welcome to the latest behind-the-scenes battle in the streaming wars.
By
Josef Adalian
amazon prime day
July 16, 2018
Roku Just Gave You Another Reason to Buy a TV on Prime Day
They’re releasing wireless speakers that will tidy up your life
By
Zoe Haylock
Dec. 28, 2016
Have Smart TVs Wised Up?
Putting four smart TVs through the paces to see if they can replace your trusted Roku.
By
Jake Swearingen
select all
May 11, 2016
Why You Want a Streaming Set-Top Box (and Which One You Should Get)
These are your best options.
By
George Ballard
The Other Critics
Jan. 11, 2013
Kauffman Says Roku Does Right By the Izakaya Name; Outerlands Gets a Fresh Rave
Kauffman likes that devil tofu.
By
Jay Barmann
Fall Preview
Oct. 23, 2012
23 Things We’re Still Excited for This Fall
There’s still much to look forward to, kids.
By
Jay Barmann
Openings
Oct. 15, 2012
First Look at Roku, Opening Tuesday
We have a slideshow of the revamped interior of the former Hunan Garden.
By
Jay Barmann
Previews
Oct. 3, 2012
Roku Opening October 16 Next to Sushi Zone [Updated]
It’s the new brick-and-mortar spot from Japacurry chef Jay Hamada.
By
Jay Barmann
Previews
July 12, 2012
JapaCurry Will Open Brick-and-Mortar Spot Next Door to Sushi Zone
It will be called Roku.
By
Jay Barmann