The 4K-ready Roku Streaming Stick+ is just $30 for Cyber Monday
The 4K-ready Roku Streaming Stick+ is just $30 for Cyber Monday
If you picked up a super cheap 4K TV on Black Friday or Cyber Monday — we're talking as cheap as $100 — chances are it doesn't have a smart TV platform. You can add one on the cheap with the Roku Streaming Stick+. Best Buy is letting it go for $20 off on Cyber Monday.
Roku Smart Soundbar is cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday, but for how long?
Roku Smart Soundbar is cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday, but for how long?
In the market for a new soundbar? Consider the Roku Smart Soundbar, which is $30 off at Best Buy for Cyber Monday 2019! It combines upgraded TV audio with a full-fledged streaming platform. If you just scored a basic TV for super cheap on Black Friday, this is a great complement.
Best Buy’s Black Friday deals feature $30 off the Roku Smart Soundbar
Best Buy’s Black Friday deals feature $30 off the Roku Smart Soundbar
Get a new TV for Black Friday? Wish it were smart and had better sound than two tin cans can produce? You could add a Roku stick and a soundbar, but the Roku Smart Soundbar kills both birds with one stone, and a $30 Black Friday discount at Best Buy brings its price down to $150.
Pick up a Chromecast Ultra for under $50 this Black Friday
Pick up a Chromecast Ultra for under $50 this Black Friday
If you're looking for an affordable upgrade to your home entertainment system, then now is a great time to pick up a streaming device like a Google Chromecast. As part of the great deals available this Black Friday, we've found two bargains so you can save money on these devices.
You can now use voice control for Sling TV on Google Nest devices
You can now use voice control for Sling TV on Google Nest devices
Sling TV allows you to watch your favorite shows live or stream them using your television, phone, or tablet. Until now, though, you couldn't use your voice to control the service. Now you can. Google has announced that you can use voice commands and watch Sling using your Google Nest devices.
Sling comes to Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max for a voice-driven TV experience
Sling comes to Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max for a voice-driven TV experience
YouTube TV is no longer the only live streaming TV service you can watch on a Google Nest Hub or Nest Hub Max. Sling TV announced that it is now available on these devices, and you can launch and control the service using Google Assistant. It will also act as a source for casting Sling TV to other Chromecast devices.
Roku Smart Soundbar review: Plenty smart, but short on sound
Roku Smart Soundbar review: Plenty smart, but short on sound
Roku's latest push into audio, the Smart Soundbar, packs a streaming device inside that's loaded up with all the glory of Roku's top streamers. But uneven performance and few other standout features makes this bar a tough sell in one of the most competitive segments in sound.
Disney+ has a Dolby Atmos problem. Here’s what you need to know
Disney+ has a Dolby Atmos problem. Here’s what you need to know
Disney+ might be the latest and greatest streaming service, but it's not without flaws. We've discovered that not all streaming devices that have a Disney+ app are getting the best available Dolby Atmos audio content. Here are the devices that work and those that are having problems.
How to watch Disney+ on a Vizio smart TV using AirPlay 2
How to watch Disney+ on a Vizio smart TV using AirPlay 2
Disney+ is finally here, but one group of fans has been left out of the Star Wars and Marvel streaming party: Owners of Vizio Smart TVs. There's no Disney+ app for the platform the Chromecast feature won't work until December. But there is a final option. Here's how to use AirPlay 2 to watch Disney+ on Vizio TVs.
Roku devices crashing due to Pokémon Sword and Shield: Here’s a temporary fix
Roku devices crashing due to Pokémon Sword and Shield: Here’s a temporary fix
Roku device owners recently started reporting crashes, and apparently, the issue is linked to Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch. Roku said that it is aware of the issue and is working to roll out a permanent fix, but in the meantime, there is a temporary solution to the problem.
Roku app transforms Apple Watch into wearable remote control with voice commands
Roku app transforms Apple Watch into wearable remote control with voice commands
The Roku app is now available as a free download for the Apple Watch, enabling basic remote control functions on the wearable device's screen. The app also offers a Channel Launcher, voice search and voice command capabilities, and a way to find the Roku remote control in case it gets lost.
Roku bundles Starz and Showtime for $17 per month just ahead of Disney+ launch
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.
Some Samsung smart TVs won’t be compatible with Netflix starting in December
Some Samsung smart TVs won’t be compatible with Netflix starting in December
Netflix subscribers with certain Samsung smart TVs won’t be able to stream their favorite binge-worthy shows on the streaming service beginning December 1. Samsung attributed the removal of Netflix from specific devices to “technical limitations."
PlayStation Vue: The master guide to Sony’s internet TV service
PlayStation Vue: The master guide to Sony’s internet TV service
Sony has taken the decision to shutdown its PlayStation Vue live TV service in January, 2020. For a detailed view of the service's numerous plans, add-ons, features, and restrictions, we've created this handy guide for those who are still subscribed.
Sony’s PlayStation Vue live TV streaming service shuts down in January
Sony’s PlayStation Vue live TV streaming service shuts down in January
PlayStation Vue, Sony's expensive live TV streaming service, will shut its doors in January 2020 as Sony commits to focusing on its "core gaming business." However, the closure leaves the PlayStation 4 without a live TV streaming solution, as Sony has blocked competitors from launching on the console.
Sony wants to sell PlayStation Vue as streaming industry gets more crowded
Sony wants to sell PlayStation Vue as streaming industry gets more crowded
Sony is reportedly looking to sell the technology of PlayStation Vue and its subscriber base of 500,000 households, as the internet TV service keeps losing money. With the streaming industry set to become more crowded, Sony may have picked the perfect time to offload the struggling business.
Roku OS 9.2: All the new features
Roku OS 9.2: All the new features
Roku OS version 9.2, rolling out to users in October, powers the company’s streaming devices such as the Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Ultra. It has fun new features including brand-new ways to search for your favorite films.
New Roku Ultra, Express streamers are faster and more customizable
New Roku Ultra, Express streamers are faster and more customizable
Roku's new streaming devices include a faster and more customizable Roku Ultra, plus a slimmed-down Roku Express. And Roku OS 9.2 has some cool upgrades, like the ability to find movies with just a quoted line of dialogue and an improved user interface.
Older smart TVs and Roku devices won’t play Netflix after December 1
Older smart TVs and Roku devices won’t play Netflix after December 1
If you're the owner of one of Roku's first-generation devices or an older smart TV, you might be losing access to Netflix content on December 1. That's due to a technical problem that prevents these players from getting the latest version of the Netflix channel. Here's how to know if you're affected.
New Roku Streaming Stick+ adds a mute button, cuts price to just $50
New Roku Streaming Stick+ adds a mute button, cuts price to just $50
Roku has quietly dropped the price on its popular Streaming Stick+ 4K HDR streaming device to just $50 -- the same price as its biggest competitor, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K. The move comes as Roku revamps its lineup of devices and becomes the first non-Apple streaming platform to get the Apple TV app.
Roku Express (2019) review: This $30 streamer is all you need
Roku Express (2019) review: This $30 streamer is all you need
TVs keep getting better and so do the streaming media players that connect to them. But for those on a budget, the new Roku Express represents the perfect formula: A $30 investment that gives you every streaming service imaginable plus a way to search through all that content quickly and easily.
Google continues to ignore the Chromecast, the best product it ever made
Google continues to ignore the Chromecast, the best product it ever made
There was no sign of the Google Chromecast at the company's Pixel event. The Chromecast was launched more than six years ago, but remains fundamentally the same. The lack of attention has allowed competitors like Amazon and Roku to prosper. Here's why the Chromecast desperately needs a major upgrade.
Apple TV app now available on select Roku devices, Apple TV+ coming November 1
Apple TV app now available on select Roku devices, Apple TV+ coming November 1
The Apple TV app is now available for Roku users to download and add to their media streamers. Though not supported by all of Roku's devices -- some as recent as 2016 will not access Apple TV -- the announcement is nonetheless an important step as it also includes access to Apple TV+, Apple's subscription service.
Shades of Big Brother? Study finds smart TVs are keeping tabs on us
Shades of Big Brother? Study finds smart TVs are keeping tabs on us
Turns out that our televisions may be watching us, too. A study by Princeton University found that internet-connected TVs have data trackers that collect things such as your location, what type of device you have, Wi-Fi network, and advertising ID. Another study shows that this isn't uncommon.
Roku Ultra (2019) review: Fast, flexible, fun
Roku Ultra (2019) review: Fast, flexible, fun
Roku's update to its top-of-the-line Ultra streaming media player brings with it a host of small but helpful features like customizable remote buttons, faster performance, and new search tools. It's still missing Dolby Vision support, but the $100 Roku Ultra is one of the best media streamers you can buy.
Walmart-exclusive Roku soundbar and sub put price before performance
Walmart-exclusive Roku soundbar and sub put price before performance
The new Roku Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer are great ways to add streaming smarts and better audio quality to any TV setup, but at $180 each, they're still not affordable for everyone. Walmart's exclusive versions of these products fix that, but the performance and features have taken a hit.
You can finally watch YouTube TV on Amazon Fire TV devices
You can finally watch YouTube TV on Amazon Fire TV devices
Due to a very public spat between Amazon and Google, it was impossible to watch YouTube TV on an Amazon Fire TV device. But after a reconciliation earlier this year, that has now changed, with Amazon announcing full support for Google's live-TV streaming service on all but two of its Fire TV streamers.
Roku is coming for Netflix’s European streaming dominance
Roku is coming for Netflix’s European streaming dominance
Roku may be the king of the streaming services in the U.S., but it's less well known in Europe. Now, Roku aims to change that and to challenge Netflix's European dominance. At IFA 2019, the company announced it is expanding into the European market with new Hisense TV models and a TV licensing program.
Roku Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer reinvent the home-theater-in-a-box
Roku Smart Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer reinvent the home-theater-in-a-box
Bringing its world-class simplicity to home theater sound, Roku has debuted two new speakers: The $180 Roku Smart Soundbar, which does double duty as a speaker and a Roku media streamer, and the $180 Wireless Subwoofer, which adds extra low-end to the soundbar, or a compatible Roku TV.
First-gen Chromecast still secure, but new features from Google are unlikely
First-gen Chromecast still secure, but new features from Google are unlikely
Google's first-gen Chromecast is now 6 years old and it appears that it is beginning to near the end of its life. A report indicates that the HDMI streaming dongle will no longer be getting new versions of the Chrome browser that powers its feature set, though Google has committed to doing security updates for now.
Roku Channel adds a section just for kids, gives parents more control
Roku Channel adds a section just for kids, gives parents more control
The ever-expanding Roku Channel -- Roku's all-in-one free and paid online streaming service -- now has a section featuring kid-friendly programming from both ad-supported and subscription sources. It comes with a new way for parents to control what their kids watch in the form of a PIN-based filtering system.
The Roku Channel gets five new channels, including the free Fubo Sports Network
The Roku Channel gets five new channels, including the free Fubo Sports Network
The Roku Channel is a great place to search for a variety of free, ad-supported movies and TV shows -- especially handy for cord-cutters who miss their cable subscriptions. But it also has a great collection of free livestreaming options. These now include more sports, news, and comedy, bringing the total to 30.
Google Chromecast (3rd gen) review
Google Chromecast (3rd gen) review
The third-generation Chromecast is still a pretty decent little HD streamer, but HD is getting pretty long in the tooth. That said, the inclusion of Amazon Prime following the truce between Google and Amazon does make this a comprehensive way to stream all major programming, as long as you don't need 4K.
Google Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra: Everything you need to know
Google Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra: Everything you need to know
Google's Chromecast devices stream content from your mobile device or computer right to your TV, even in 4K. The device is offered in three iterations, including a 4K HDR version, as well as an audio-only version. Here's everything you need to know about Chromecast.