Philips Smart TVs With Roku OS to Debut in US This Year Under New License Pact

Philips smart TVs with the Roku operating system will debut in the U.S. by year-end under a license agreement Roku signed with Funai, which markets Philips-brand product in North America, announced the streaming company Monday. Roku is working to expand the OS licensing program to include the launch of “lots of new TV models,” and is well-positioned for the holiday selling season, said CEO Anthony Wood last week on the company’s first earnings call since going public (see 1711090001 or 1711090055).