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CNET
a day ago
- General
- CNET
This One-Second Fix Fixed All My Roku Freezing Issues
I've been using Roku devices for years. They're simple, reliable and great for streaming all my favorite shows. But lately, my older Roku started acting up. It was freezing, buffering and just generally lagging behind. I thought it might be time to replace it or give up on my built-in smart TV altogether. Turns out, I didn't need to do either. I found a super quick fix that takes less than a minute and made a huge difference. Like phones and laptops, Roku devices store background data to speed things up - but too much of that data can actually slow everything down. Clearing out that hidden clutter sped things up instantly. It freed up memory and made my Roku feel brand new again. If yours is acting sluggish, try this first before spending money on a replacement. Best Affordable Big TVs: More Screen, Less Cost Best Affordable Big TVs: More Screen, Less Cost Click to unmute Video Player is loading. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Next playlist item Unmute Current Time 0:17 / Duration 3:15 Loaded : 33.52% 0:16 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 2:58 Share Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Best Affordable Big TVs: More Screen, Less Cost How to clear your Roku TV cache This process isn't as straightforward on a Roku TV as it is on other devices. Following these steps will improve your device's performance and clear its cache. Keep in mind that your Roku TV will restart. Reset Roku TV in the settings From the main menu, go to the end of the list and select the Settings menu. Within Settings, find System and open it. Scroll down to Power and select it. Select System Restart and click Restart to confirm. This will turn off your TV and clear the cache, but it will not factory reset it. Your Roku TV should turn back on in about 30 seconds. If this doesn't work, you can try using the hidden remote function to reset the TV instead. Reset Roku TV with remote Sarah Tew/CNET Go to the Home menu and make sure the highlight is over the Home option on the left. On your remote push the Home button five times. Push the Up arrow once. Push the Rewind button twice. Push the Fast Forward button twice. Wait for your Roku to restart. Uninstall the app CNET If resetting the Roku TV doesn't solve the issues with slowing, you may have to uninstall and reinstall the app you believe is causing the issue. As a warning, all users and settings will be removed from the app and you will need to set this back up upon reinstall. Highlight the app, but do not open it. Push the * button on your remote. Select Remove Channel from the popup. How to factory reset your Roku TV For those still having issues, you may be better off doing a factory reset of the whole Roku TV. This will remove all your users, sign-ins and apps, making it the same as if you had just brought it home from the store. From the menu, select Settings. Find System and select it. At the bottom of the System menu, go to Advanced System Settings. Select Factory Reset and enter the code underneath the number pad on the right to confirm reset. For more coverage, read about how you can set up a VPN on Roku and learn how your streaming device might be tracking you.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Saudi Arabia's LED TV Market: Overcoming Import Dependency through Vision 2030 and Driving High-Definition Content Demand
The Saudi Arabia LED TV market is driven by rising demand for smart, energy-efficient TVs with high-definition displays. Growth is supported by the popularity of online streaming platforms, technological advancements, and increasing affordability. However, high import dependency poses challenges for market stability. Saudi Arabian LED TV Market Dublin, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Saudi Arabia LED TV Market by Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F" has been added to offering. The Saudi Arabia LED TV Market was valued at USD 110.23 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 245.87 Million by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 14.31%. Market growth is being fueled by rising consumer demand for high-definition, energy-efficient, and aesthetically sleek home entertainment solutions. The increasing penetration of smart TVs, which enable internet access and integrated streaming services, is a major contributor to this expansion. As LED TV prices become more affordable, adoption rates are climbing across diverse income segments. Technological advancements - such as OLED, QLED, voice control, and smart home compatibility - are enhancing user experience and further stimulating demand. Additionally, rising disposable income, urbanization, and digital media consumption trends in emerging economies are reinforcing growth in the Saudi market. Key Market Drivers: Rising Demand for Online Streaming The increasing popularity of online streaming platforms is a major catalyst for the Saudi LED TV market. With a surge in consumer preference for on-demand and localized digital content, smart TVs with built-in streaming applications have become central to the home entertainment ecosystem. Streaming services such as Shahid, Netflix, and YouTube have seen rapid adoption due to improved internet infrastructure and widespread digital literacy. This shift has elevated consumer expectations for high-quality viewing experiences, prompting upgrades to LED TVs that support Ultra HD resolutions and seamless connectivity. Affordable smart TV models from both global and regional brands have broadened market access, reinforcing LED TVs as essential household devices amid the growing digital media landscape. Key Market Challenges: High Import Dependency Saudi Arabia's heavy reliance on imported LED TVs from major manufacturing hubs like China, South Korea, and Vietnam remains a structural vulnerability. This dependence makes the market susceptible to external risks including supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and foreign exchange volatility. The absence of a strong domestic manufacturing base also limits the potential for localized innovation, pricing control, and customization to meet regional consumer preferences. Although economic diversification under Vision 2030 seeks to reduce import dependency, establishing a competitive local production ecosystem for LED TVs necessitates long-term investment in infrastructure, skilled labor, and technology transfer. Key Market Trends: Rising Adoption of Ultra HD (4K/8K) Displays The Saudi LED TV market is seeing a notable shift toward Ultra HD displays, including 4K and 8K models. These advanced displays deliver superior resolution, deeper color saturation, and enhanced contrast - qualities that align with rising consumer demand for premium content consumption experiences. The falling cost of UHD TVs has brought them within reach of a broader consumer base, leading to increased upgrade cycles from standard HD units. Market players are capitalizing on this trend by offering features such as HDR, Dolby Vision, and AI-powered upscaling. Additionally, smart Ultra HD TVs equipped with integrated voice assistants and home automation features align with Saudi Arabia's broader smart home adoption trend, further supporting market momentum. Key Players Profiled in this Saudi Arabia LED TV Market Report: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd LG Electronics Inc. Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa FZE Sony Middle East and Africa FZE TCL Hisense Middle East Sharp Corporation Xiaomi Koninklijke Philips N.V. Havells Group Report Scope: In this report, the Saudi Arabia LED TV Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below: Saudi Arabia LED TV Market, by Type: High Definition (HD) Full High Definition (FHD) Ultra High Definition (UHD) Saudi Arabia LED TV Market, by Screen Size: Below 30' 30'-39' 40'-47' 50'-57' Above 57' Saudi Arabia LED TV Market, by Distribution Channel: Multi-Branded Stores Supermarkets/Hypermarkets Online Others Saudi Arabia LED TV Market, by Region: Eastern Western Northern & Central Southern Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 82 Forecast Period 2024 - 2030 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 $110.23 Million Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 $245.87 Million Compound Annual Growth Rate 14.3% Regions Covered Saudi Arabia For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
MercadoLibre Rises 47% YTD: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
MercadoLibre MELI shares have returned 47.4% in the year-to-date (YTD) period, outperforming the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector and the Zacks Internet-Commerce industry's growth of 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively. The stock has also outperformed the S&P 500 index's decline of 1.9% YTD. MELI shares have been riding on its dominant presence in Latin America and a diversified business model across e-commerce and fintech. Its performance has also been fueled by two strong earnings reports in a row, which came out to be better than expected. Total revenues in the first quarter of 2025 were driven by accelerating commerce and fintech revenues, which grew 32.3% and 43.3% year over year, respectively. The marketplace's Unique Active Buyers grew 25% and fintech's Monthly Active Users rose 31%. Despite reporting such a strong quarter, the company has been facing some headwinds that should caution investors. Let's delve deeper to understand the factors helping and hurting MELI to determine how investors should play the stock. MELI's YTD Price Return Performance MELI Expands Its Advertising Inventory MercadoLibre has expanded its advertising reach with the launch of the Mercado Play app on smart TVs across Latin America at the end of the first quarter of 2025. The app, now available for download on over 70 million smart TVs, offers users access to more than 15,000 hours of free content. With fewer than half of the region's population subscribed to paid streaming services, MercadoLibre sees this as a significant opportunity to engage new audiences. The initiative is positioned as a triple-win. It is benefiting consumers through free content, content studios through broader distribution, and Mercado Ads through enhanced ad inventory and reach. MELI's Earnings Estimate Revisions Show Upward Trend The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2025 earnings is pegged at $11.70 per share, which has been revised upward by 12.28% over the past 30 days, indicating 11.64% year-over-year growth. The consensus mark for second-quarter 2025 revenues is pegged at $6.37 billion, suggesting 25.52% year-over-year growth. MercadoLibre's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with the average surprise being 22.59%. (See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.) MELI Stock is Overvalued In terms of valuation, MELI is trading at a premium compared to the broader Zacks Internet – Commerce industry. As of the latest data, MELI's forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio hovers around 4.32, above the industry's 2, reflecting investors' high growth expectations. The Value Score of D further reinforces an unattractive valuation for the stock at the moment. MELI's P/S F12M Ratio Depicts Premium Valuation MELI Faces Credit Business Risks In the first quarter of 2025, MercadoLibre reported a sharp decline in its credit portfolio's profitability, with Net Interest Margin After Losses (NIMAL) falling to 22.7% from 31.5% a year earlier. The company cited negative seasonality as the primary cause for the drop in terms of quarterly change, but the more troubling year-over-year compression reflects deeper structural issues in the business. A growing reliance on credit cards, which now make up 42% of the portfolio, up from 35% in the year-ago quarter, has weighed heavily on margins. These products generate lower returns than consumer loans, and the shift is dragging overall performance. Additionally, the company's move upmarket in both consumer and merchant lending, while reducing default risk, has further eroded yield. Argentina's share of the portfolio doubled over the year, but even with its relatively higher margins, it was only enough to partially offset the broader NIMAL deterioration. The results point to mounting pressure on MELI's credit business going forward. MELI Faces Intense Competition in the E-Commerce Space As global e-commerce continues to expand, MercadoLibre is encountering mounting pressure from well-capitalized international players aggressively targeting Latin America. Amazon AMZN is scaling its operations in the region, while Walmart WMT, already the largest brick-and-mortar retailer in Latin America with more than 3,000 stores in Mexico alone, leverages its extensive footprint to gain market share. Alibaba 's BABA AliExpress adds to the pressure by offering ultra-low-cost products, drawing in price-sensitive consumers across the continent. Despite its leading position in Latin America's digital commerce landscape, MercadoLibre faces a serious threat from these global giants. Armed with advanced logistics networks, cutting-edge technology, and deep financial resources, these competitors are well-positioned to reduce MELI's market share. Without proper countermeasures, the company risks losing ground, particularly in user retention and pricing power, placing additional strain on its long-term growth and profitability. Here's Why You Should Hold MELI Stock for Now MercadoLibre remains a dominant player in the Latin American e-commerce and fintech space, but growing headwinds warrant a cautious outlook. Intensifying competition from global players, coupled with structural pressure on its credit margins, poses real challenges to its growth trajectory. The recent decline in NIMAL and the stock's premium valuation further complicates the near-term investment case. While MELI's expanding user base and diversified ecosystem are long-term strengths, current risks around profitability and competitive positioning suggest that investors may be better off holding the stock until more clarity emerges. MELI currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days Just released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops." Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.0% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Inc. (AMZN): Free Stock Analysis Report Walmart Inc. 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Android Authority
6 days ago
- Android Authority
My budget Google TV lags constantly, and Google's new plan will only make matters worse
Joe Maring / Android Authority Reading that Google is lowering the RAM requirements for Google TV sent shivers down my spine. I can already see the 1-star reviews flooding in for TVs that haven't even launched yet: 'horrendous performance,' 'laggy interface,' 'do not buy.' Google hasn't specified the new minimum, but with Android TV dropping its requirement to just 1GB, that's likely the target for upcoming budget Google TVs as well. And that's not good. If there's one thing smart TVs absolutely don't need, it's worse specs — especially less RAM. Many budget TVs and streaming sticks already struggle with performance, and RAM can be the difference between a smooth UI and a lag-fest. This isn't a theoretical argument; I've lived it. I've tried to love Google's TV products, but the budget experience is so poor. My first run-in with Google's platform was 2020's Chromecast with Google TV, seemingly a bargain at just $50. It shipped with just 8GB of storage (only 4.4GB usable), 2GB of RAM, and a modest Amlogic S905X3 chip. The UI was just smooth enough, but heavier apps like Kodi felt sluggish, and trying to breeze through multiple streaming services was a struggle. The experience was OK, but hardly brilliant, and the lack of storage had me itching to ditch it. Do you have performance issues on your cheap Google TV device? 151 votes Yes, all the time 46 % Now and again 20 % No, I don't 9 % I don't have a cheap Google TV device 25 % Ryan Haines / Android Authority My second attempt was a budget-conscious upgrade to a TCL 4K QLED. No OLED splurge here — just something cheap and supposedly good enough for the odd comfort show. With a more spacious 12GB of storage, 2GB RAM, and a quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU like my old dongle, I figured it would at least match my Chromecast. Even better, it came with the old stripped-back Android TV interface, which I hoped would run more smoothly. And it did, for a while. But then came the dreaded update. Seemingly overnight, my TV was transformed into a sluggish mess, rebranded with Google TV's bloated UI, complete with choppy animations and intrusive ads — everything I'd hoped to avoid with the more basic interface. Worse, once smooth UI scrolling turned to stutters, apps hung on launch, and casting became a glitchy, delayed mess. The shift was shocking — smooth(ish) one day, verging on unusable the next. And there's no rollback. Sure, I paid little, but I still feel ripped off as I battle the now barely functional UI. Based on my experience, 2GB is the bare minimum for Google TV, but Google is lowering the requirements. No, thank you. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority So no, I have zero faith that 'low RAM' TVs will benefit anyone long-term. Especially as Google is intent on stuffing the platform with more ads and bloat that'll only bog it down further. While putting smart TV capabilities in the palms of more consumers sounds good on paper, a subpar experience will have them reaching for other platforms when it's time to upgrade. RAM is just part of the picture, of course. UI lag and slow loading times are just as much a fault of the cheap CPUs that infest the budget TV sphere. But plentiful RAM ensures apps can live in memory between uses, making it faster to hop back and forth without horrendous load times and UI stalls. Just look at the beloved NVIDIA Shield TV: 2GB or 3GB of RAM (depending on the model) and a snappy Tegra X1 still make it one of the best performers in the space — that's the level every Google TV should aspire to. Poor performance will turn users off Google TV in the long run. Not every TV needs to be a powerhouse, but there's a minimum spec line that shouldn't be crossed — and lowering RAM requirements pushes us well below it. Google's move invites manufacturers to cut even more corners, and the result is predictable: sluggish, frustrating devices that leave a sour taste for the entire platform. If Google wants to compete in the living room, it needs to enforce higher minimum standards, not lower them. Until then, be wary of smart TVs with bargain-bin specs. Or better yet, forget the built-in OS and invest in a solid Android TV box.
Android Authority
24-05-2025
- Android Authority
Insignia TV deals: These 4K TVs are too good for the price!
I still can't believe how affordable modern TVs are getting. Today, we are taking a look at a couple of Insignia 4K smart TVs that will offer a great viewing experience at a drop-dead price. One of them is also 70 inches! Let's get right to the details. Buy the Insignia 70-inch Class F50 Series Smart Fire TV for just 369.99 ($130 off) Buy the Insignia 43-inch Class F30 Series Smart Fire TV for just 169.99 ($30 off) Technicalities Insignia 70-inch Class F50 Series Smart Fire TV A 70-inch 4K smart TV for just $369.99? Sign me up! I remember my first TV. I worked hard at Chuck E. Cheese for months for minimum wage until I saved about $600 to get myself a 32-inch 720p TV. Given, this was also back in 2004, when the dollar had much more value. I never imagined a TV like this could cost so little. Of course, this is a lower-end TV, but it is still an awesome screen for anyone who wants to get a large television without breaking the bank. 70 inches is huge! It also has a 4K definition, and it is a smart TV. The Insignia 70-inch Class F50 Series is powered by Amazon Fire TV and comes with the Alexa Voice Remote. This means you can ask your TV for information, play music, control your smart home devices, search for apps and content, and more. Of course, you'll get access to a plethora of apps available for Amazon Fire TV. These include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Hulu, and much more. If I had to really complain about anything, it would be that it has a 60Hz refresh rate. This isn't exactly bad, though. I am just used to those smooth 120Hz refresh rates. Given the price, I wouldn't get picky. It's still a fantastic screen for so little money. Insignia 43-inch Class F30 Series Smart Fire TV OK, so I have one more complaint with the Insignia 70-inch Class F50 Series Smart Fire TV. It is too big and won't fit in my tiny cabin! If you want something much less gargantuan, here is the Insignia 43-inch Class F30 Series Smart Fire TV. It is also impressively affordable right now, at just $169.99. This model still features a 4K resolution and the same 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, it is also powered by Amazon Fire TV and comes with the Alexa Voice Remote, so it features the same smart home and digital assistance capabilities. Not to mention, it gets access to all those Amazon Fire TV apps. Extra deal: Here's a deal if you want a high-end TV These Insignia TV deals are great, and I would definitely pick those, but we know many of you prefer a higher-end TV. Samsung's The Frame line-up is among the most popular these days. They aren't exactly the best out there, but they offer a premium viewing experience while also looking great. It's also $500 off today, saving you about a third of the price! The Frame TVs look much like actual picture frames. It is a mere 1-inch thick, and the edges can be switched to match your home's decor. It has a matte display that significantly reduces reflecitons, making it look very realistic when displaying your favorite art. It's also quite an impressive TV unit. We're focusing on the 55-inch model because it is among the most popular, but all other sizes are also on sale. You'll get a 4K resolution on a gorgeous QLED panel. This one actually gets a 120Hz refresh rate, so motion will be super smooth. It is a smart TV, so it comes jam-packed with plenty of excellent features. It is powered by Samsung's Tizen OS, so you get access to all your favorite streaming apps. Additionally, the Samsung Art Store will make it easy to find great art, but some of it comes with a fee. The TV even has a motion sensor, so it can display art only when it detects people are present to enjoy it. You'll even get access to Samsung TV Plus and the brand's Gaming Hub. This means you can watch live TV online for free, or take advantage of cloud gaming directly from the television. The unit can even work as a SmartThings hub! This thing really has it all. Are you signing up for any of these deals? Try to act quickly. These deals are pretty good, and that's the perfect recipe for a short-lived offer.
