Watch out Amazon: Roku to expand hardware lineup with Roku-branded TVs

Streaming stick-maker Roku has announced that it is getting into the TV game with two lineups of Roku-branded TVs. The new models will complement third-party sets that currently licence the Roku smart TV interface, and are a logical next-step in the company’s expansion into hardware manufacturing following the arrival of Roku-branded soundbars and wireless speakers in 2021 and 2022. The two forthcoming Roku TV lineups are the Select and Plus Series, with the latter offering a local dimming LED backlight.

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