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Apple TV arrives on smart TVs this year
January 13, 2020 | Staff ReporterApple TV will arrive on smart TVs this year, as the online giant’s rollout of its new app continues.
Apple TV+ is the latest venture from the tech firm, a subscription video service that includes original series such as The … Read More
Roku follows Amazon’s lead with Premium Subscriptions
January 3, 2019 | Staff ReporterRoku is following in Amazon’s footsteps with the addition of Premium Subscriptions to its Roku Channel. In a competitive marketplace where rivalry between individual streaming services is fierce, Amazon took a big step in 2016 with the launch of Prime … Read More
UKTV Play launches on Roku and NOW TV devices
February 22, 2018 | Staff ReporterUKTV Play is now available on Roku and NOW TV devices.
The catch-up app from UKTV hosts shows from the broadcaster’s network of channels, including Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama, featuring thousands of hours from its extensive archive. Part … Read More
Roku releases revamped mobile app
January 18, 2017 | Staff ReporterNew year, new app for Roku users, as the streaming platform launches a revamped mobile interface for 2017.
Roku is increasingly stepping up its living room presence, teaming up with manufacturers in the US to make smart TVs with its … Read More
UK streaming media devices compared: Which set top box is best?
November 25, 2016 | Staff ReporterWith Black Friday upon us once again, the high streets will be filling up with people shopping for a bargain in the sales. For those without a smart TV, streaming media devices have become a must-have in the age of … Read More
Wuaki.tv launches on Roku UK streaming players
September 16, 2016 | Staff ReporterWuaki.tv has launched a channel on Roku UK.
The new app allows consumers to rent or purchase popular TV shows and movies from the online pay-per-view store.
The European streaming service currently has more than 3.3 million registered users … Read More
Roku app now available for Windows 10 in the UK
July 13, 2016 | Staff ReporterGood news, Windows 10 device owners: the Roku app is now available.
The app, designed for Windows 10 laptops and tablets, allows users to control their Roku streaming device in the living room directly from their computer. Navigating more than … Read More
Amazon Fire TV neck and neck with Chromecast
May 18, 2016 | Staff ReporterAmazon’s Fire TV devices are now neck and neck with Chromecast in the streaming device race.
Roku continues to lead at the front of the pack, accounting for 30 per cent of players purchased between Q1 2015 and Q1 2016. … Read More
Vimeo brings On Demand purchases to Roku
March 29, 2016 | Staff ReporterVimeo has upgraded its Roku app to allow the purchasing of videos.
The streaming site launched its “Vimeo On Demand” platform a long time ago and it has since become home to its own original-branded content, as well a host … Read More
Amazon Video now available on Roku UK
November 10, 2015 | Staff ReporterAmazon Prime Video is finally available on Roku UK.
The subscription service, which rebranded from LOVEFiLM Instant in 2014, has established itself as a major contender on the streaming scene with a host of major deals. Agreements with Warner … Read More