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Samsung and LG will remove 'botnet' apps from their smart TV app stores, but how did it get so bad?

By Carrie Marshall Published

Millions of smart TVs, including Roku and Fire TV as well and LG and Samsung, have been infected with malware that can make their TV join botnets.

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Video grab of Kiana Hall's Instagram video of Jimothy Raccoon next to Rokyu City's rendering
Jimothy is in Roku City! The inside story of how the viral raccoon climbed inside the streaming platform

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Jimothy Raccoon, the squat, viral Seattle-based mammal, is now immortalized inside Roku City. Here's how that happened

Streaming Devices
The Roku Streaming Stick 4K on a table.
Roku: prices rise by up to 60%, and the memory shortage is to blame

By David Nield Published

The prices on all of the Roku streaming sticks and boxes have gone up — though only in the US for now.

Streaming Devices
How to see if you can watch the World Cup in 4K on your TV — Roku and PS5 have you covered if not

By James Davidson Published

You can watch World Cup games in 4K on BBC iPlayer, but it's not obvious which devices support it; well, other than the PS5 and Roku Streaming Stick 4K.

Streaming Devices
The Roku homescreen next to a smartphone with the Fox News app
Roku Users Express Concern After Fox Announces $22 Billion Acquisition

By Rowan Davies Published

Fox and Roku have entered a $22 billion agreement, but Roku users fear the damage it could cause.

Streaming Devices
The FIFA World Cup trophy in a split image next to a Roku TV interface
Sports Illustrated and FIFA Plus channels join The Roku Channel

By Rowan Davies Published

Roku has added four new sports channels for free, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.

Streaming
Romu May 2026b Home Screen update
Roku is rolling out a huge free upgrade to the Home Screen on its TVs and streaming devices

By Lance Ulanoff Published

Roku unveiled its biggest Home Screen update in a decade, and it leans into personalization and some AI.

Streaming Devices
Roku is releasing two new projectors and a free update for its devices

By James Davidson Published

Roku is bringing two projectors to the market, plus a free update for existing devices, to make World Cup watching easier.

Projectors
Roku just added 6 more free streaming channels, and expands Instant Resume

By Carrie Marshall Published

New channels are rollin', rollin', rollin'… OUT NOW… to your Roku sticks and Roku TVs

Streaming Devices
Your Roku just got yet more free streaming channels, including Pokémon

By Carrie Marshall Published

Roku has added nine more free, ad-supported channels to The Roku Channel

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