Roku adds interactive game within platform screensaver

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The Roku City screensaver is home to a new interactive game. Roku rolled out Roku City Dash, which the company described as taking you "inside the beloved Roku City, past iconic buildings and unexpected surprises from outer space." Players can compete within their household for high scores.

According to Roku, the release of Roku City Dash is part of the company's continued investment in "engagement-driven experiences." Other past events include Roku Daily Trivia and Live from Roku City.

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Roku streaming platform surpasses 70 million active accounts

Roku streaming players and TV related audio devices begins the year with a new milestone in active accounts and highest streaming hours as more consumers continue to move their entertainment preferences over to the category. Roku, Canada's #1 streaming platform, recently announced that the number of global active accounts now exceeds 70 million.

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Roku plans to release TVs this year

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It seems like a natural transition, but it hasn't happened since now. Roku shared its news at CES 2023 about its plans to launch its line of televisions this year. There will be two lines. One is called Roku Select, while the higher-end models will get the Roku Plus TVs brand. According to the company, there will be 11 models, ranging from 24 inches to 75 inches. The 24-inch will cost US$119 (around CA$160), while the 75-inch goes for US$999 (~CA$1,350).

The entry-level Roku Select models will come with the standard Roku Voice Remote, while the Plus series gets its Voice Remote Pro with hands-free voice commands and a rechargeable battery. Roku isn't getting into the technical details of these TVs yet, but we're sure to hear more about them soon.

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TSN is now available on Roku streaming players and TVs

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Roku, through its ongoing partnership with Bell Media, now offers TSN on its streaming players and TV models. You can now access live and on-demand programming from the sports station. Beginning today, you can stream sports content including the CFL season, culminating with the Grey Cup; IIHF Women’s and Men’s World Championships and the World Juniors; comprehensive coverage of the Toronto Raptors and the NBA; regional NHL broadcasts; FIFA World Cup™; extensive live coverage of the NFL; golf Majors and tennis Grand Slams; plus MLS, F1, NASCAR, UFC, NCAA March Madness, and much more.

You can access TSN on the Roku platform using your existing TSN login credentials or sign up directly via Roku Pay.

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