Roku's $50 Streaming Stick 4K gains Dolby Vision and speed improvements

As part of its product line refresh, Roku has introduced its Streaming Stick 4K and Streaming Stick 4K+, a pair of low-cost ways to stream content that include support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+, as well as Apple platforms including AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Deals: Roku Ultra hits record low $69, $299 iPad, Apple Watch 6 $329

Monday specials are in effect now, with a record-breaking price drop on the Roku Ultra 2020, which is currently 31% off. 10.2-inch iPads are also on sale for $299, while Apple Watch styles are up to $90 off.

Christine McKee 5 years ago 0

Google adds YouTube TV workaround to main app on Roku amid dispute

Google has implemented a workaround allowing Roku users to access YouTube TV through the main YouTube app, escalating its contract battle with the set-top streaming company.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Apple TV+ button added to Roku remote, plus more support for HomeKit & AirPlay 2

Roku has launched a new remote control for its set-top boxes sporting a dedicated Apple TV+ button, and the company's new operating system adds HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support for more products.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Roku hires Apple Siri architect Brian Pinkerton to lead advanced technology development

Roku has poached a senior Apple Siri executive to lead development of new technology for its own streaming software and platforms.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

Select Roku devices and TVs now support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit

Roku announced that an update rolling out to users now will enable HomeKit and AirPlay 2 on some devices and TVs as soon as today.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 1

AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support coming to Roku in 2020

Roku is adding support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit in its next operating system update, enabling a number of televisions and 4K-capable streaming set-top boxes to stream content from iOS and Mac hardware, as well as interact with Apple's smart home platform.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 10

Smart TV adoption outpacing streaming devices like Apple TV, Roku

Streaming devices and set-top boxes like Roku or the Apple TV are increasingly losing ground to internet-connected smart TVs with the shift amplified by the coronavirus pandemic, new data shows.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 45

Apple TV vs. Roku — comparing the two best 4K set-top streamers

In the age of streaming, set-top boxes are becoming more ubiquitous. AppleInsider compares two high-end titans in the industry — the brand new 2019 Roku Ultra and the Apple TV 4K.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 38

Podcast

Apple TV comes to Roku, and Ultra-Wideband location is on its way to us, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 4

The Apple TV app is compatible with these Roku set top boxes

The promised Apple TV app compatibility for Roku devices has arrived — assuming you own a relatively new box.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 7

Apple TV+ interface is more important to streaming video users than content

A consumer research report claims that users of video services like Netflix are more likely to recommend it to others because of the user interface and overall ease of content discovery, more than what programming is available.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 14

Apple TV trails behind Roku, other TV platforms in US device sales

The Apple TV ranked low in U.S. sales of streaming TV devices during the March quarter, leaving it nowhere near rivals like Roku or Sony, according to new estimates.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 40

Editorial: Why is privacy-minded Apple putting its new TV app on smart TVs notorious for spying on users?

Apple has worked to make user privacy and data security primary features it promotes in its products and platforms. So why is the company porting its new TV App to smart TVs and streaming devices from Samsung, Amazon, LG, Roku and others that are notorious for spying on users and collecting data about their viewing behaviors? Here's a look.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 62

Podcast

Qualcomm & iPhone bans, the Apple Card, Apple TV on Roku and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 1

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