Author: Andre Prince

Roku, the popular streaming service provider, stated on Friday that they witnessed their second cyberattack this year. In early 2024, the first cyberattack breached the accounts of over 15,000 users, which is more likely to be called credential stuffing. It is a malicious technique in which hackers log through the credentials leaked during the previous data breach. And, these same credentials will be used on different platforms. “There is no indication that Roku was the source of the account credentials used in the attacks or that Roku’s systems were compromised in either incident,” says Roku. This proves that these account…

Recently, Roku has planned to slightly tune in the picture settings to improve the viewing experience. It all started with the high-definition 720p picture quality, but now, Roku frequently launched tremendous features since 2008 and is rated as the best among users. Roku’s latest innovations include backdrops, discovery sections, Roku smart picture, and the Roku remote app interface for US devices. For users who prefer an aesthete display, this backdrop is favored better with the different murals featuring a collection of museums, classics, abstracts, etc. Even personalized artwork can also be set up on the display screen. The introduction of…

Owing to the losses it has incurred in FY 2023, Roku is looking for new ways to generate revenue and make up for it. Ads are what they are looking at. Last year, Roku proposed to push ads on any device connected to it through its HDMI port. Even though this proposal has not yet been implemented, Roku has filed a patent for it and is keen to implement it. The mechanism it has proposed involves collecting data from the device connected to its HDMI port. What Roku does unique is that whenever users pause the TV screen, Roku will…

To all the Basket fans out there, “Get ready!” Roku’s new announcement is all set to place you on the edge of your seat. On April 3, 2024, Roku officially partnered with the NBA to launch the NBA FAST (Free Ad-Free Supported Streaming TV) Channel. This connects the fans together with a variety of basketball content, including classic games, highlights, originals, documentaries, and many more. “This strategic league partnership brings us a giant step further in our mission to make sports programming both easy to find and engaging to watch,” said Joe Franzetta, Head of Sports, Roku. This biggest collaboration…