Ok. Disney has acquired the vast majority of Fox content. There could be lots and lots of ripple effects. Without even addressing how this affects ESPN and sports on TV as we know it this story is going to concentrate on how this move could change Disney’s plans to offer up a Direct to Consumer (DTC)…
By Ryan Downey and Chris Brass Roku has rolled out an update to its Roku app that adds a number of features that make navigation and content discovery easier. The new app also puts your Google Play purchases on the YouTube menu so that if you have movies and TV shows from the service you can…
By Chris Brass Writer I’ve been engaged in several debates regarding the topic of piracy, and while some may think that recent activities done by Roku and other businesses are making headway in preventing it, I disagree. I think that it’s going to be on the rise. Now keep in mind that this isn’t an…
The Roku Channel, an add supported channel owned Roku by Roku may be available on devices besides Roku licensed products. According to one of the best reporters in the business, Janko Roettgers, Roku may be looking to develop mobile apps for the Roku channel, which pulls in content from a number of Roku’s streaming partners….
XTV, a private channel designed for Roku has been banned. The channel which had been heavily promoted on facebook groups and a number of websites provided numerous links to copyrighted material. Roku recently shut down the channel citing a copyright complaint. This should not be a surprise to anyone. The entertainment industry has been focusing…
