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CuriosityStream Launches Roku Channel

Support on the Roku broadens the service’s access to TV-connected platforms, as Roku has shipped more than 10 million players in the U.S., and was the top seller in the category in 2014, according to Parks Associates.

CuriosityStream, which also supports Web browsers, iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, the Google Chromecast adapter (for its Android apps), and the Apple TV (via AirPlay). Per the CuriosityStream site, the service is also considering expansions on smart TVs and Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

From the article "CuriosityStream Launches Roku Channel" by Jeff Baumgartner.

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