Category Archives: Roku News

Rolling out the new Roku interface

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Tom Markworth

When we launched the Roku 3 in March, we also announced an entirely new Roku interface. The new experience has gotten rave reviews for its intuitive layout, quick reflexes, built-in search tool, redesigned Channel Store and home screen themes. We think you’ll … Continue reading →

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Roku mobile apps updated to version 2.2

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Tom Markworth

We’re thrilled that more and more of you are using the Roku mobile app. Today, in an effort to address user feedback, we’ve released version 2.2 of the app for iOS and Android. To improve your mobile phone’s ability to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 5 million Roku players

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Anthony

In May 2008, Roku launched the very first player to stream entertainment to the television. We called this device “the Netflix player,” since Netflix was the first available channel. For the first time, consumers could instantly stream thousands of TV … Continue reading →

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Software update for Roku 3

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Tom Markworth

We’re always working to improve the Roku experience, and today we’ve released the very first software update for Roku 3. The update—version 5.0, build 7070—includes the following fixes: Added a progress dialog during the download of a home screen theme Added … Continue reading →

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Announcing Roku Streaming Shades

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tom Markworth

UPDATE: Happy April Fools’ Day, friends! Streamers rejoice! Today, we are excited to introduce Roku Streaming Shades, the first wearable Roku player. Roku Streaming Shades were designed with the on-the-move TV watcher in mind. Comfortable, silicone nose pads keep the … Continue reading →

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Sky Sports comes to NOW TV on Roku

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Clive

As of today, UK streamers can enjoy the best live sports on a simple pay-as-you-go basis with the launch of Sky Sports on the NOW TV Roku channel. For just £9.99, NOW TV customers can get 24-hour access to all … Continue reading →

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Roku Review: Argo

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Eric

Hi, I’m Eric Lachter, Roku Brand Guy and Lover of CIA Movies. ‘Argo’ won Best Picture at the Oscars, and it had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The film is based on a true, recently declassified story about … Continue reading →

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Introducing Roku 3 [VIDEO]

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jim

It’s a great day for TV lovers. Today, we’re excited to introduce the new, fully loaded Roku 3 – our fastest, most powerful streaming player to-date. From an intuitive new interface to an enhanced remote with built-in headphone jack for … Continue reading →

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TWC TV launches on Roku

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kacie

In January, we announced that Time Warner Cable, the second largest cable company in the U.S., would bring its authenticated cable service, TWC TV, to Roku. We were very excited to be selected as the first connected TV device to … Continue reading →

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Blockbuster On Demand launches on Roku

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Tom Markworth

Attention, movie lovers! We’re excited to announce that Blockbuster On Demand is now available on Roku. The Blockbuster On Demand channel offers rentals for thousands of movie titles, including recent releases and classic favorites. You can browse by new releases, … Continue reading →

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