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Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Cheaper Fire Stick rival released in the UK TODAY with free TV channel you can't get anywhere else
Plus WhatsApp users have blasted a new in-app feature which uses private data from chats PLAYING WITH FIRE Cheaper Fire Stick rival released in the UK TODAY with free TV channel you can't get anywhere else A CHEAPER Fire Stick rival has been released in the UK today with a free TV channel that you can't get anywhere else. The fresh streaming sticks provide access to the biggest apps around, as well as some hidden gems packed with channels to watch instantly. Advertisement 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 Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Streaming Stick Plus replace the existing Roku Express and Roku Express 4K gadgets, promising "more features at the same affordable price points". Cheapest of the bunch is the Roku Streaming Stick at £29.99 / $29.99, costing less than Amazon's equivalent, the Fire TV Stick HD which currently retails for £39.99 / $34.99. 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. Advertisement For those who want the best picture quality, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus brings you 4K and vivid HDR colour. It costs £10 / $10 more, totalling £39.99 / $39.99. The streaming gadget giant also claims that its sticks are among the most compact around, coming in at 35 per cent smaller than rivals "without compromising performance or speed". Both devices are powered directly by the TV so you will have less annoying cables hanging around too. Advertisement Because unlike Amazon's dongles, which require plugging into the mains, the Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus get all the juice they need from the TV. What is the free channel? Both Amazon and Roku sticks offer instant access to a swathe of apps such as Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and BBC iPlayer, but the Roku has one major advantage. 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement A shake-up is coming into effect on July 22 - though some people say the new rules don't go far enough. 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. And incredible plans have been revealed for a futuristic jetliner that comes with a see-through cabin and boasts fuel-slashing AI design. Advertisement Touted as the "jet of the future", The Phantom 3500 is a next-generation aircraft that could one day fly at transonic speeds while burning just a fraction of fuel.
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Roku reveals two new Fire Stick rivals that are cheaper and loaded with hundreds of free TV channels to watch instantly
ROKU has unveiled a brand new duo of streaming devices - and they're cheaper than their Amazon Fire Stick rival. Both of Roku's fresh Streaming Sticks provide access to the biggest apps around, as well as some hidden gems packed with free TV and channels to watch instantly. Advertisement 3 Roku says it has improved the Wi-Fi connectivity on its new sticks Credit: Roku 3 New sticks are also slimmer Credit: Roku The Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Streaming Stick Plus replace the existing Roku Express and Roku Express 4K gadgets, promising "more features at the same affordable price points". Cheapest of the bunch is the Roku Streaming Stick at £29.99 / $29.99, costing less than Amazon's equivalent, the Fire TV Stick HD which currently retails for £39.99 / $34.99. 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. Advertisement For those who want the best picture quality, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus brings you 4K and vivid HDR colour. It costs £10 / $10 more, totalling £39.99 / $39.99. The streaming gadget giant also claims that its sticks are among the most compact around, coming in at 35 per cent smaller than rivals "without compromising performance or speed". Both devices are powered directly by the TV so you will have less annoying cables hanging around too. Advertisement These new products will offer access to the same selection of content, which includes a load of free services. Roku has its own offering called The Roku Channel, which includes a number of originals and "premium entertainment". Others worth checking out include Pluto TV, Plex and Tubi. Tubi Lands in the UK: Free Streaming with 20,000+ Titles Pluto TV Pluto TV is owned by Paramount and with it comes the company's wealth of films and TV shows. Advertisement In the UK, you can watch hits such as South Park, Catfish and Most Haunted with dedicated channels showing back-to-back episodes. In the US, Pluto TV has a range of channels too showing movies, much-loved comedy including Cheers and Frasier, Daria, as well as early episodes of Brit classic Doctor Who. Plex Plex also offers a number of free channels to watch instantly. In the UK, the channels include Tennis, Mystery TV, Ghost Hunters Channel, Mr Bean and Homes Under The Hammer. Advertisement In the US, you can watch NFL, MythBusters, movies from Miramax, Real Housewives and WWE on CW. Tubi Tubi is home to big name Hollywood movies - and you don't need to sign up to watch. Hits in the UK, include Anger Management, Robin Hood, In Time, The Cabin in the Wood and Pineapple Express. In the US, you can watch Sausage Party, Rush Hour, Scary Movie and The Lego Movie. Advertisement 3 New devices are available in June Credit: Roku
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Roku reveals two new Fire Stick rivals that are cheaper and loaded with hundreds of free TV channels to watch instantly
Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor Published: Invalid Date, ROKU has unveiled a brand new duo of streaming devices - and they're cheaper than their Amazon Fire Stick rival. Both of Roku 's fresh Streaming Sticks provide access to the biggest apps around, as well as some hidden gems packed with free TV and channels to watch instantly. 3 The Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Streaming Stick Plus replace the existing Roku Express and Roku Express 4K gadgets, promising "more features at the same affordable price points". Cheapest of the bunch is the Roku Streaming Stick at £29.99 / $29.99, costing less than Amazon 's equivalent, the Fire TV Stick HD which currently retails for £39.99 / $34.99. 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. For those who want the best picture quality, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus brings you 4K and vivid HDR colour. It costs £10 / $10 more, totalling £39.99 / $39.99. The streaming gadget giant also claims that its sticks are among the most compact around, coming in at 35 per cent smaller than rivals "without compromising performance or speed". Both devices are powered directly by the TV so you will have less annoying cables hanging around too. These new products will offer access to the same selection of content, which includes a load of free services. Roku has its own offering called The Roku Channel, which includes a number of originals and "premium entertainment". Others worth checking out include Pluto TV, Plex and Tubi. Tubi Lands in the UK: Free Streaming with 20,000+ Titles Pluto TV Pluto TV is owned by Paramount and with it comes the company's wealth of films and TV shows. In the UK, you can watch hits such as South Park, Catfish and Most Haunted with dedicated channels showing back-to-back episodes. In the US, Pluto TV has a range of channels too showing movies, much-loved comedy including Cheers and Frasier, Daria, as well as early episodes of Brit classic Doctor Who. Plex Plex also offers a number of free channels to watch instantly. In the UK, the channels include Tennis, Mystery TV, Ghost Hunters Channel, Mr Bean and Homes Under The Hammer. In the US, you can watch NFL, MythBusters, movies from Miramax, Real Housewives and WWE on CW. Tubi Tubi is home to big name Hollywood movies - and you don't need to sign up to watch. Hits in the UK, include Anger Management, Robin Hood, In Time, The Cabin in the Wood and Pineapple Express. In the US, you can watch Sausage Party, Rush Hour, Scary Movie and The Lego Movie. 3 SWAP YOUR STREAMS TO SAVE! Here's some bill-slashing advice from The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach... If you're like me, you'll be paying out more than you'd like on subscriptions each month. It's easy to lose track of where all the money goes, and the fear of missing out makes it hard to bin Netflix. But if you're paying for several streaming services, you're making a big mistake. Instead, try something called stream swapping. Cancel all of your TV subscriptions except for Netflix, then burn through all of the telly you want to watch on the app. Then cancel that and sign up for another service, like Disney+. Watch all of the good stuff there and then move on, perhaps to Amazon Video. Do this with three or four apps and then cycle back to Netflix at the start. This way, you get to watch all of the top content on each app but you're not paying for them all at the same time. And you might even get to take advantage of some attractive sign-up offers too. It could save you hundreds each year if you stick to it.
