Apple TV arrives on smart TVs this year

Apple 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

Roku 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

UKTV 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

New 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?

With 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

Wuaki.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

Good 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

Amazon’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

Vimeo 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

Amazon 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