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Welcome to the Age of Ultra-Cheap, Ad-Filled Projectors

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-09-23 22:15:03

With all the Roku-native TVs crowding the market, the company behind today’s popular streaming platform wants to project a new kind of cheap option for streaming. Roku partnered up with Aurzen, the makers of the $300 Z-shaped Aurzen Zip mini projector, and now they have a full $250 cinema you can set up for quick and dirty Netflix or Howdy (Roku’s $3/month ad-free streaming service) and chill sessions on your bedroom wall—as long as you’re not expecting the brightest display. Take a breath and

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The first Roku-powered smart projector is here

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-24 02:31:55

Folks in the US can now snap up the first smart projector that's powered by Roku tech. The Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube is available on Amazon for a regular price of $250. Until October 1, though, there's a coupon that drops the price to $180 (a discount of $70). There was a Roku-branded 3M projector that arrived all the way back in 2012 , but that required a Roku Streaming Stick. The new Aurzen model has Roku's operating system built in. You'll be able to operate this projector usi

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First smart projector with Roku TV built-in is here, and you can buy it now

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-24 06:00:10

Aurzen & Roku TL;DR The first smart projector with the Roku TV interface is now available for sale. The D1R Cube is made by Aurzen and supports Roku’s ecosystem of products, including wireless speakers, soundbars, and sub-woofers. The projector weighs just 4 lbs. and can project screens measuring up to 150 inches. Roku offers a diverse lineup of smart TVs, which includes its self-branded TV models, as well as those from other brands that license its software. It recently expanded into the ca

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Roku and Aurzen Unveil First Projector With Roku Built-In

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-24 06:00:05

Roku and Aurzen have premiered the Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector D1R Cube, a mouthful of a name for a diminutive projector, for "under $200." This is the first projector to use Roku OS as its built-in streaming interface while the majority of projectors on the market now use Google TV as their interface. The D1R Cube is a budget projector with a claimed 330 lumens and 1080p resolution. Also read: Best Projectors for 2025 "Cube" You don't need to point the remote at the screen. Roku The D1R

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This is the first Roku TV smart projector

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-09-24 06:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Aurzen has announced a new portable projector that will be the first to run the Roku TV OS already found on TVs from brands like TCL and Hisense. The new Aurzen D1R Cube will have access to popular streaming apps like Netflix, Disney Plus, and Amazon Prime, p

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Roku Wants to Improve Your TV Viewing Experience With a Monsoon of AI-Generated Ads

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-09-28 14:55:39

Advertising is already one of the most annoying parts of watching television and, if a high-level executive at Roku is to be believed, it’s about to get a whole lot worse. The Verge reports that the streamer envisions a near future where your TV is flooded with AI-generated advertisements. “No longer is it going to be about the top 200 advertisers,” Roku CFO and COO Dan Jedda told investors during a recent investor conference hosted by Citi. “It’s going to be about 100,000 advertisers.” Oh, dea

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Roku wants you to see a lot more AI-generated ads

theverge.com Janko Roettgers 2025-09-30 14:30:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Are you tired of having to watch the same three or four ads over and over again? That could change soon, if Roku has its way. The smart TV and streaming device maker is working on dramatically expanding the number of advertisers vying for your attention, to the point where ads on streaming could soon look a lot more like those on your Instagram feed, complete with brands you’ve never heard of and videos that

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Slow Roku TV? This 30-second routine will keep your device running like new

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-10-05 10:26:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Can you believe that the first Roku device launched 17 years ago? It was initially developed in partnership with Netflix to stream its "Watch Instantly" service. Since then, the company has released numerous generations of streaming players and its very own Roku TVs -- which means you might own one of these older devices. What is a cache? Just like your computer or smartphone, your Roku TV also stores temporary data (the

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Changing these 6 settings on my Roku TV significantly improved the performance

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-11-24 18:06:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Few things ruin the joy of watching a good show more than suddenly seeing that rotating asterisk symbol or swirly icon that tells you your TV is buffering. Or maybe it's stuttering, or altogether freezing. If this is happening on your Roku TV, don't give up on it just yet. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why doing so makes such a big difference) Like phones and computers, Rokus have caches that accumulate temporary data, which inevitably slows them down over time. Th

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Roku Just Launched an Ad-Free Streaming Service for $2.99 a Month

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2025-12-05 09:15:09

If you’re fed up with rising streaming service costs, Roku has some good news for you. Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood says that the company’s just-launched streaming service cost “less than a cup of coffee.” However, he added, it is not meant to directly compete with Netflix and other streamers, but rather, complement them. Roku’s new ad-free service, Howdy, dropped today, and it comes at a time when the cost of commercial-free streaming has skyrocketed. It’s almost expected now that stream

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Roku’s new ad-free video service only costs $2.99 per month

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-12-05 04:18:45

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Today, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming lice

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Roku gets frugal with the content and price of its new streaming service

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-05 14:39:06

At a time when subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) streaming services keep getting more expensive and their ads more extensive, Roku’s new streaming service, Howdy, is worth a closer look. Howdy launched today in the US for $3 per month. It is currently only accessible via a web browser or the Howdy app on Roku OS. Roku said in its announcement today that Howdy will roll out to “mobile and additional platforms in the near future." Howdy has, per Roku, “nearly 10,000 hours” of content from Warn

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Don’t look now, but Roku’s got its own streaming service

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-06 04:44:11

Adam Birney / Android Authority TL;DR Roku is launching Howdy, a $3/month streaming service. The ad-free offering debuts with content from Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, FilmRise, and Roku Originals. Viewers can stream through Roku hardware or with the company’s Android app. It’s painfully clear by now that streaming is not going to fix the ills of cable TV — and, if anything, it’s only managed to introduce new headaches. At least back in the day you could just subscribe to your local pr

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Roku's new Howdy service offers ad-free streaming for $3 per month

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-06 04:15:50

Roku just revealed a new ad-free streaming service called Howdy . The service costs $3 per month, making it an enticing prospect for budget-conscious viewers. The company says this isn't an introductory price and should be permanent. Howdy will stream a whole bunch of content, but it's mostly pre-existing movies and shows. The company has inked deals with Warner Bros. Discovery, Lionsgate and other providers, so the platform will host movies like Elvis and Mad Max: Fury Road and shows like Weed

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Your Roku TV is getting a big upgrade for free - including these AI features

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-06 04:05:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you're dealing with streaming overload and can't decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what's in theaters now. There's also a new "Surf Mode" that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV. What's new on Roku Top trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new "Top 10 Movies" and "Top

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Roku Just Launched Howdy, a $3 Ad-Free Streaming Platform

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-06 03:11:00

Roku introduced a new streaming service on Tuesday, priced at $3 per month, and it's completely ad-free. It's called Howdy and the platform will offer thousands of movie and TV titles from familiar entertainment brands such as Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, FilmRise, along with Roku Originals. Rolling out across the US today, the service is aimed at viewers looking for a budget-friendly option during a year when customers are seeing price hikes among the major streamers. Howdy's library wil

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Roku is launching a cheap, ad-free subscription service of its own

theverge.com Charles Pulliam-Moore 2025-12-06 04:18:45

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Today, Roku announced the forthcoming arrival of Howdy, a new monthly subscription service that will give its users access to a massive catalog of on-demand films and series. Like other streamers, Howdy will feature a selection of programming licensed from other studios including Lionsgate and Warner Bros., as well its own original pr

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Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 ad-free streaming service

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2025-12-06 09:20:21

Roku is launching an ad-free, subscription streaming service called Howdy. The service costs $2.99 per month and features a library of nearly 10,000 hours of content from its partners, including Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, alongside select Roku Original titles. The company says subscribers will be able to watch titles like “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Blind Side,” “Weeds,” and “Kids in the Hall,” as well as rom-coms, medical dramas, ‘90s comedy, and the like. “Howdy is ad-fr

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Your Roku TV is getting 4 new features soon - including a big one for movie nights

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-13 09:00:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you're dealing with streaming overload and can't decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what's in theaters now. There's also a new "Surf Mode" that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV. What's new on Roku Top trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new "Top 10 Movies" and "Top

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Your Roku TV is getting 4 useful features for free - including a new 'Surf Mode'

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-18 18:10:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you're dealing with streaming overload and can't decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what's in theaters now. There's also a new "Surf Mode" that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV. What's new on Roku Top trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new "Top 10 Movies" and "Top

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Not sure what to watch? These new Roku features could help you decide

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-12-18 23:23:00

Roku If you're dealing with streaming overload and can't decide what to watch, Roku is rolling out new free features to help make your decision a little easier. Designed to help you discover new shows, these features showcase trending content, new content, and what's in theaters now. There's also a new "Surf Mode" that brings Reels and TikTok-style viewing to your TV. What's new on Roku Top trending: Roku will let you see what everyone is watching with new "Top 10 Movies" and "Top 10 TV Shows

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Got nothing to watch? Roku wants to end your boredom with new discovery tools

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-20 04:00:21

Roku TL;DR Roku is introducing a number of Roku OS updates aimed at making it easier to find what you’re streaming next. Top 10 TV Shows, Top 10 Movies, and a Newly Added section will help you keep on top of trends. A new In Theaters Now row lets you plan for what you’ll be streaming a few months down the road. Can’t find the streaming solution you’re looking for from the current lineup of Android TV devices? That’s not a problem, and the market’s big enough to support competition from the l

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Roku streaming sticks are up to 37 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-22 23:50:13

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . They can be powered via USB and feature an easy-to-use interface. Roku’s latest streaming sticks are both on sale with steep discounts. The Roku Streaming Stick Plus , which supports 4K and HDR10+, is on sale for $29, a discount of 27 percent. If your television only supports HD, pick

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I Set Up a VPN on My Roku to Stream Geo-Restricted Shows and Movies. Here's How You Can Too

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-30 04:01:00

Watching movies and shows from your favorite streaming services is easy with a streaming device or smart TV. These devices can give you access to thousands of live and on-demand streaming options with the push of a button or even a voice command. If you set up a VPN on your smart TV or streaming device, you can unlock a world of streaming options far beyond what would normally be available in your location. With a VPN, streaming services can register your internet connection as originating in a

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Roku’s newest streaming sticks are on sale!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-05 18:21:39

These offers are available from Amazon as “limited time deals.” This means the deals should end relatively soon. Streaming Stick HD 2025 The Streaming Stick HD 2025 is for those who don’t need 4K resolutions. If you have a Full HD TV, this one will be more than good enough, as it offers a 1,080p resolution. It’s small at just 3.7 x 0.8 x 0.5 inches, and hides away in the back of your TV. You’ll also get a Roku Voice Remote. While more affordable, it offers all the capabilities of Roku streame

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The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $50 that you can still get today

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-19 06:15:37

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day may be over, but you can still get budget-friendly gadgets from Apple, Anker, Roku and others at a discount today. Big ticket items like TVs and iPads might get the lion’s share of the attention during Amazon Prime Day, but you can often find affordable tech on sale for even

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The best Amazon Prime Day TV deals from Sony, LG, Samsung and others still available today

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-19 06:45:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day is always a great time to consider a TV upgrade (aside from Black Friday, of course). While the prices for big screen TVs have fallen quite a bit over the years, even for coveted tech like OLED, there’s always room for additional discounts. July Prime Day may be over

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Roku Streaming Stick HD 2025 Drops to a Record Low, Amazon Clears Out the Fire TV Stick Rival

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-01-26 23:55:21

Of the top-selling electronics on Prime Day, Fire TV Sticks usually head the list as Amazon’s own branded streaming players. However, for this year, one of Amazon’s direct competitors from Roku has edged out some of the Fire TV Stick models selling. The newly updated Roku Streaming Stick HD 2025 is now available at a record price point, and it is one of the best streaming deals of the sale. And unlike the majority of Prime Day offers, this one is not limited to Prime members. Now you can grab t

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I love Roku for keeping its ads unobtrusive - which is why this Amazon deal worries me

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-01-27 04:09:36

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Are you a cord-cutter? The last time my family paid for cable TV was in 2017. Since then, we have watched all our TV entertainment on streaming services. While some shows are still difficult to find, nearly everything is available if you're willing to look for it or pay for it. If you watch TV via streaming, you need a device to download and present the stream. Most smartphones, tablets and computers have apps that will do this. Also: Your Roku has secret menus and settings -

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The newest Roku streaming players are on sale for Prime Day - Here's my buying advice

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-01-29 23:00:17

ZDNET's key takeaways The Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are available now for $30 and $40, respectively. Both streaming devices are more compact than ever, only slightly larger than an HDMI port; they're also portable and can be powered by your TV These new Roku Sticks don't feature Find My Remote or backlit buttons, which are reserved for the high-end Roku remote. $29.99 at Amazon $34.99 at Walmart $29.99 at B&H Photo-Video more buying choices Prime Day features some of the b

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Welcome to the Age of Ultra-Cheap, Ad-Filled Projectors

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This is the first Roku TV smart projector

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Roku Just Launched an Ad-Free Streaming Service for $2.99 a Month

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