Most modern streaming devices offer some form of voice control option, and Roku is no exception. Though availability is limited to specific models, languages (English, German, Portuguese, Spanish), ...

I have a rule: If an email is going to take me longer than a minute to write, I pick up the phone instead. For many things, using our voices is just faster and easier. That’s true for controlling your ...

Roku’s best remote yet offers hands-free voice control and a rechargeable battery, but some missing voice commands hold it back. Forget about upgrading your Roku player; the new Roku Voice Remote Pro ...

The developer of Dragon voice recognition software wants to create home appliances that respond to voice commands -- even when they're off. Associate Editor Nate Ralph is an aspiring wordsmith, ...

Roku is giving its remote a boost. On Tuesday the streaming giant announced its new Voice Remote Pro, a rechargeable controller for its various media players, streaming sticks and smart TVs. After ...

More than six years after Amazon introduced its first Echo speaker, Roku is finally releasing its own entertainment product with hands-free voice controls. But instead of building a smart speaker, ...

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If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Roku’s new Voice Remote Pro is the company’s first remote control to come with always-listening mics ...