The earliest of what we now consider smart TVs were first introduced around 2010. The usefulness of these systems when combined with an increased reliance on streaming quickly made them popular, to the point where smart functionality is now considered necessary. As useful as smart systems built into TVs are, however, they’re not without their […]
Roku has admitted a data breach impacting over 15,300 of the streaming platform’s users. According to Roku’s data breach notice, cybercriminals hijacked Roku accounts by using login and password combinations leaked from previous hacks at third-party services, gaining access to stored credit card information and login details. After breaching the accounts, cybercriminals were then able […]
NBCUniversal and Roku have announced that popular short-form video clips from Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers are now available on Roku in the US and will appear regularly after airing on NBC. Clips from NBC Sports will be launching in the coming weeks. Roku users […]
TrillerTV has announced that its FAST channel FITE by Triller 24/7 has been added to The Roku Channel in Canada. The 24-hour ad-supported channel is powered by a variety of combat sports and entertainment, refreshed every week. FITE by Triller 24/7 has been available on The Roku Channel in the US since November of 2022 […]
Roku has reported more than 80 million active accounts and counting as consumers continue to move to TV streaming. Viewer engagement on Roku is also at a record high; for the first time, more than 100 billion hours were streamed on the platform in 2023, averaging a record of 4.1 hours per day per account […]
ModernTV, and a IPTV/OTT solution provider based in the Czech Republic, has announced its new support for the Roku TV platform. The company says its decision to support Roku TV devices is more than just a technical integration; it represents a strategic partnership aimed at enriching the content consumption experience for users of ModernTV customers […]
Formula E achieved record-breaking TV audiences and social media engagements for the season-opening Mexico race on January 13th, which featured Usain Bolt speed-testing the Formula E GENBETA car in the race coverage. The next two rounds in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship take place on January 26th and 27th in Saudi Arabia. The […]
NBCUniversal and Roku have launched nine new entertainment and sports channels in the US from NBCUniversal’s TV and streaming portfolio and the NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution library on The Roku Channel. FAST Channels now available include: GolfPass: GolfPass brings together thousands of lessons from the game’s biggest instructors, exclusive series, GOLF Channel news and features, […]
Roku has announced the new Roku Pro Series TVs, further expanding the lineup of its Roku-branded televisions. Building on the success of Roku Select and Plus Series TVs, Roku says the Roku Pro Series “delivers a powerful yet simple streaming experience with a brilliant picture, immersive audio, and elegant design that elevates customers’ entertainment”. The […]
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a producer and distributor of educational and informational content, has acquired the library of TV series hosted by legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna from Into The Wild. HMPG has been the long-time distributor of the Hanna franchise. In addition to its current ownership of Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures, HMPG has […]