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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Cheaper Fire Stick rival released in the UK TODAY with free TV channel you can't get anywhere else
A CHEAPER The fresh streaming sticks provide access to the biggest 1 A cheaper Fire Stick rival has been released in the UK today with a free TV channel that you can't get anywhere else What is it called? The features at the same affordable price points". Cheapest of the bunch is the This entry-level HD model has some key changes, such as improved Wi-Fi connectivity so you're less likely to have buffering issues that interrupt your favourite shows. And for the first time at this price point for Roku you'll get a voice-enabled remote control too so you can easily find content faster, as well as change the volume and power on the TV. Firesticks For those who want the best picture quality, the It costs £10 / $10 more, totalling £39.99 / $39.99. Both devices are powered directly by the TV so you will have less annoying cables hanging around too. Most read in Tech Because unlike What is the free channel? Both Amazon and Roku sticks offer instant access to a swathe of apps such as , Disney+, Roku releases brand new way to access 24/7 free streaming channels – it's here just in time for summer break Roku has its own offering called The Roku Channel, which includes a number of originals and "premium entertainment". The Roku channel features movies, shows, entertainment and content for kids. Such as Ronin, Dracula, Swimming with Sharks and animations like Super Mario Odyssey and 100% Wolf. It also includes Roku Originals like The Next Black Millionaire, The Charlie Puth Show, Die Hart and The Real Bros of Simi Valley. You can buy both sticks from today at Amazon and in-store at Asda. Other Tech News YouTube has announced a major rule change that will see some creator content banned on the platform. A shake-up is coming into effect on July 22 - though some people say the WhatsApp users have blasted a new in-app feature which uses private data from chats - claiming the tool is unnecessary and unreliable. The Meta-owned app is rolling out a new tool that can whip up a rundown of missed messages with AI - saving users from scrolling through texts. Touted as the "jet of the future", The Phantom 3500 is a next-generation aircraft that
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Cathie Wood Stock Just Got a Ginormous Amazon Boost
Roku (ROKU) is a key player in streaming TV, offering add-on smart devices, smart TVs, and a streaming tech platform that facilitates advertising. It connects many popular streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, and more. Roku's stock is currently outperforming the S&P 500 Index ($SPX), up 8.5% in the year to date. Shares are up an even more impressive 50% over the past year. Trump Is Giving Tesla's Robotaxis a Leg Up Ahead of June 22. Should You Buy TSLA Stock Now? Dear Nvidia Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 16 The Trump Family Is Betting Big on Mobile Phones. Should Apple Stock Investors Be Worried? Our exclusive Barchart Brief newsletter is your FREE midday guide to what's moving stocks, sectors, and investor sentiment - delivered right when you need the info most. Subscribe today! Roku posted its first-quarter 2025 results on May 1. The company reported a net loss of $27.4 million or $0.19 per share. The figure is narrower than Wall Street's anticipated loss of $0.27 per share. The company also generated revenue of $1.02 billion during the quarter, up 16% year-over-year and surpassing analysts' $1 billion estimate. Platform revenue came in at $880.82 million, up 17% year-over-year, while Devices revenue totaled $139.9 million, up 11%. For the ongoing Q2, the company expects revenue of $1.07 billion signaling 11% growth from the prior-year period. Platform revenue is anticipated to grow 14% while Devices revenue is expected to grow 10%. Further, the company expects adjusted EBITDA of $70 million with gross profit of $465 million. Roku's stock surged more than 10% on Monday, June 16 following its announcement of a partnership with Amazon (AMZN). Through a partnership with Amazon Ads, the company is reported to gain access to more than 80% of households that have a connected TV. The partnership will give advertisers access to 80 million connected TVs in the United States through The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video, and streaming services available on Roku or Amazon Fire TV. The integration allows Amazon's demand-side platform to identify Roku viewers, enhancing ad targeting. Advertisers are expected to have access to the new technology by Q4. Roku has a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts with a mean price target of $89.25, reflecting upside potential of 11%. Of the 30 analysts in coverage, 16 give it 'Strong Buy' ratings, two give it 'Moderate Buy' ratings, 11 give it 'Hold' ratings, and one gives it a 'Strong Sell' rating. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest also has a sizeable stake in the company. Roku makes up for 5.87% of Ark's combined holdings with a market value of $621.5 million. On the date of publication, Ruchi Gupta did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Sign in to access your portfolio
NBC News
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Streaming overtakes cable and broadcast as the most-watched form of TV
A new king now reigns in TV land. Streaming has officially surpassed broadcast and cable as a share of total TV viewing, according to Nielsen data. In May, streaming accounted for 44.8% of viewership while broadcast (20.1%) and cable (24.1%) together represented 44.2% of overall tune-in. "While many have expected this milestone to have occurred sooner, sporting events, news and new-season content have kept broadcast and cable TV surprisingly resilient," said Brian Fuhrer, senior vices president at Nielsen, in a video for Nielsen's The Gauge monthly viewership report. "The trend, however, has been very consistent." While Netflix has boasted the most overall TV usage for four years straight, YouTube has now seen four-straight months of TV share increase, Nielsen said. The platform, owned by Google and its parent company Alphabet, boasted the highest share of TV consumption among all streamers in May, with a 12.5% share. Rounding out the top five were Netflix, Disney-owned platforms including ESPN and Hulu, Amazon's Prime Video, and the Roku Channel. The three largest so-called free, ad-supported services, or FAST channels — Paramount's Pluto TV, the Roku Channel and Fox's Tubi — combined for 5.7% of total TV viewing in May, more than any individual broadcast network. Streaming's overall share is likely to remain neck and neck with traditional TV viewership for some time before it eventually surpasses it permanently in the near future, Nielsen said.
Tom's Guide
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Forget ‘Home Alone' — Macaulay Culkin's best movie is streaming free on the Roku Channel
Like a lot of people, I thought I knew what kind of movie "My Girl" was. I remembered the vague outline from childhood — something about bees, first crushes and maybe a funeral. I figured it was just another sappy '90s coming-of-age story. But I rewatched it recently and was caught completely off guard by how hard it hit me. "My Girl" is gentle and nostalgic on the surface, but underneath, it's an honest portrait of grief, childhood and the ways we love each other when we're too young to know how to hold on. It's set in the summer of 1972, when everything feels suspended in time. And then, suddenly, nothing is the same. Watching it as an adult, the heartbreak feels much deeper. The moments land heavier. And the performances, especially Macaulay Culkin's, are even better than they have any business being. Some might still brush it off as a melodramatic tearjerker, but "My Girl" is so much more than that. It's also Culkin's best performance — yes, even better than "Home Alone." And you can stream it completely free right now on the Roku Channel. Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) is an 11-year-old girl growing up in a funeral home, surrounded by death but totally unprepared for the grief that's coming for her. Wise beyond her years but emotionally guarded, she's practically bubbling with sarcasm, anxiety, and curiosity. She finds a best friend in Thomas J. Sennett (Macaulay Culkin), her who's allergic to almost everything and devoted to her in the quietest, most genuine way. There's also Harry, her emotionally distant father (Dan Aykroyd), who runs the family funeral parlor, Shelly (Jamie Lee Curtis), the new makeup artist with a warm heart and a sharp wit, and a poetry teacher Vada becomes awkwardly infatuated with as she wrestles with all the things she doesn't understand about growing up. Everyone around her is trying to hold something together. Whether that's a business, a family, or even the idea of childhood innocence, there's always this feeling that nothing can last. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. When tragedy strikes and Vada is forced to confront the reality of death for the first time, she has to figure out a way to be okay with the fact that the world won't always protect her. And that is, unfortunately, a huge part of growing up. "My Girl" drops you right back into childhood in a way that sneaks up on you. It's all treehouses, swimming and bikes at first glance, but there's something heavier humming under every scene. It's not flashy, but it cuts deep. And in many scenes, Culkin is the reason why. As Thomas J., Culkin is soft-spoken, careful, and kind. He doesn't dominate the screen because he doesn't need to. He just is, in that rare way where you almost forget he's acting. His chemistry with Chlumsky feels totally lived-in, and when things take their turn (because they do), their performances really make it. Culkin is exactly like the heartbroken kid he's portraying. You don't have to be a sentimental movie person to feel this one. If you've ever lost someone too early or been a kid trying to make sense of emotions way too big for your age, this movie speaks your language. "My Girl" is streaming free on the Roku Channel right now, and honestly, there's no better time to watch it for the first time or rewatch it with adult eyes. Just don't treat this like background noise and give it your full attention. And you might want to grab some tissues. Watch "My Girl" free on the Roku Channel.
Globe and Mail
15-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Where Will Roku Stock Be in 1 Year?
Admittedly, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) has become one of the more frustrating stocks over the last few years. Since the end of the pandemic's height, the once high-flying company has returned to losses, dealing with heavy competition and a struggling economy as revenue and customer gains failed to translate into stock growth. However, despite those struggles, Roku's expansion has continued, and the company has maintained its leadership in North America while expanding internationally. These and other conditions could finally lead the entertainment stock to a market-beating return over the next year. Here's why. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » The state of Roku At first glance, Roku appears well-positioned to prosper. Its TV operating system is the No. 1 seller in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It has also continued to expand in Latin America and Europe, and its strategy of taking a slight loss on device revenue to bring more people onto the platform continues to bring more viewers into its ecoystem. As of the first quarter of 2025, streaming hours increased by 17% from year-ago levels. With platform revenue (primarily advertising) accounting for 86% of total revenue, its device revenue has effectively acted as a loss leader. Additionally, the Roku Channel, its free streaming channel designed to sell more ads, is now the No. 2 app on the Roku platform, a testament to its popularity. Still, Roku stock has traded in a range since cratering in the 2022 bear market. Unfortunately, such successes have so far failed to overshadow concerns about the company. For one, it must compete with tech heavyweights such as Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet. As of now, Roku's market cap is only around $12 billion. Considering that that is much smaller than the cash positions of each of these competitors, Roku could easily find itself at a competitive disadvantage. Additionally, Roku has employed a strategy of forgoing profits to build market share. Consequently, it has reported net losses in every quarter since the first quarter of 2022, and investors may have lost patience. Roku's decision to stop publishing average revenue per user (ARPU) numbers after the fourth quarter of last year likely did little to allay that concern. Why Roku could beat the market Nonetheless, as mentioned earlier, Roku has continued to grow its streaming hours, and that includes the post-pandemic era when users returned to their offline, pre-pandemic activities. This indicates that the company continues to succeed in expanding its user base. The long-awaited return to profitability is on track to occur next year. Analysts have examined Roku and its financials, and the prevailing belief is that it will report a positive net income in 2026. Furthermore, while free cash flow declined over the trailing 12 months, Roku has reported positive free cash flows since 2023. Now, free cash flow appears to be on the rebound. The company reported $137 million in free cash flow in Q1, far above the $46 million in the year-ago quarter. Investors should also note the years of frustration with Roku have made its valuation attractive to new investors. In this case, investors cannot use price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, since the company is not currently profitable. Still, Roku's price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, which once topped 30 during the pandemic, now stands at about 2.8. In comparison, the S&P 500 average P/S ratio is 3.1. Assuming a return to profitability could catalyze the stock, that could set Roku shares up for significant returns. Roku in one year After years of frustration, Roku is well-positioned to outperform the market over the next year. Admittedly, such a conclusion may seem odd after three years of rangebound trading. However, Roku has consistently maintained streaming hours growth and positive free cash flow for years. Moreover, the company finally looks poised to turn profitable next year. Amid a valuation that has fallen below S&P 500 averages, it appears increasingly likely that a return to profitability will spark a recovery in the stock. Should you invest $1,000 in Roku right now? Before you buy stock in Roku, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Roku wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. 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