Roku Set to Debut Free 24-Hour ABC News Channel ABC News Live will come to the Roku Channel as part of a software update in May. The ABC app joins Cheddar, Newsy and People TV as the the big names under the Channel’s news category. On-air talent and footage
from ABC’s shows will be
featured on the app. Colby Smith, vice president of ABC News Digital to USA Today Colby Smith, vice president of ABC News Digital to USA Today ABC News Live will be available across ABC’s website and apps, but Roku will be its exclusive home on streaming devices. The Roku Channel was launched in October and features hundreds of free movies and TV shows.