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Roku manufactures set-top boxes and streaming hardware that lets you turn any television into a smart TV, and recently just launched its own series of TVs with its beloved smart software built in. It also licenses its software to manufacturers like Hisense and TCL, and operates a streaming service called The Roku Channel.
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What is Roku? The streaming platform explained
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Sharp’s promised Roku OLED TV is now available and deeply discounted
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Where to watch The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday special
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Everyone is missing the point on streaming video
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Which streaming platform has the best screensavers?
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Should you buy an obsolete Apple TV?
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Where to watch This Old House
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Roku adds NFL Zone to its software, and not a moment too soon
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Roku TVs take advantage of one of the best smart TV platforms to make a simple streaming experience. But not all Roku TVs are created equal. Here are the best.
How to connect headphones to your TV
Whether you're trying to go wireless or just want to get your favorite wired headphones hooked up, our guide will get you paired and connected in no time.
Roku and Amazon are so close to making subtitles easy to toggle
While it's relatively easy to toggle captions and subtitles inside apps, two remote controls are frustratingly close to make it a one-button endeavor.
The Roku Channel is now available as a Google TV app
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