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Roku is expanding its premium TV lineup with its first OLEDs
Roku is expanding its premium television offerings with the introduction of its first OLED TVs. These new models will be available for purchase through Amazon starting this fall, with prices beginning at $999.
Roku will stream select NWSL games this season
Roku will stream select National Women's Soccer League games for free this season through The Roku Channel. Eight Sunday night matches will be available without a subscription.
Netflix reportedly explored letting Peacock and Fox One live inside its app
Netflix has reportedly explored integrating competitors Peacock and Fox One within its own app, a significant departure from its long-standing closed ecosystem. Discussions involve either selling subscriptions to these services or blending their content into Netflix's library. This move follows a successful pilot program in France where Netflix integrated local broadcaster TF1's content.
How to stop Roku from tracking everything you watch
This article explains Roku's privacy policy and details the types of data collected from users. It provides instructions on how to manage settings to limit or stop Roku from tracking viewing habits.
Roku is increasing prices across its hardware range
Roku has increased prices across its range of streaming devices. This price hike is reportedly due to ongoing industry-wide shortages of memory components.
Evening Metaverse
Roku has increased the prices of its streaming sticks by up to 60 percent. Meanwhile, Facebook is shifting its classic feed to a TikTok-style format, a move that is unlikely to significantly impact TikTok's user base.
Evening Reading - July 21, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers several gaming and entertainment updates. News includes Wreckreation 2 in development, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion details, and Darkest Dungeon: The Fire's Edge DLC. Other mentions include Apple's device leasing program, Nintendo's response to tariff refunds, a Splatoon Raiders review, and collaborations for Fortnite and EA Sports FC.
Roku is the most popular streaming TV, but lacking more than you think
Roku holds the top position in the streaming TV market, but its devices are falling behind competitors in key areas. The article suggests that while Roku is popular, it lacks features found in rival streaming solutions.
It's time to dump Roku
The author expresses strong dissatisfaction with the Roku platform, stating it is time to abandon the device. The article implies a negative user experience with Roku's streaming services or hardware.
Fox to acquire Roku for around $22 billion
Fox Corporation has announced a deal to acquire Roku for approximately $22 billion, with shares valued at around $160 each in a mix of cash and stock. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2027. Fox plans to leverage Roku's 100 million global streaming households to distribute its content, including sports, news, and entertainment.
Morning Metaverse
Fox is set to acquire Roku in a $22 billion deal, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Separately, UK politician Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms.
Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion
Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku for $22 billion, encompassing its streaming devices and ecosystem. This significant merger and acquisition deal signals a major shift in the streaming services landscape.
Roku updates its UI for the first time in a decade
Roku has announced a significant update to its user interface, marking the first major overhaul of its homescreen in ten years. The changes aim to modernize the user experience and improve navigation for its streaming devices.
Morning Metaverse
Roku has surpassed 100 million global streaming households, indicating significant growth in the connected TV market. Additionally, a limited-time offer provides a 50% discount on YouTube Premium for one year, encouraging new subscribers.
Roku will stream Savannah Bananas games, along with the entire Banana Ball Championship League
Roku has secured a deal to stream free content from the Banana Ball Championship League, including games featuring the popular Savannah Bananas team. The platform will broadcast matches from late April through September, with the inaugural Banana Bowl championship scheduled for October 10. Roku is also developing an interactive platform for fans.
Morning Metaverse
Roku has updated its policy, requiring users to have a working internet connection to watch free over-the-air television through the platform. Additionally, some users are reporting that the YouTube app's Cast button has disappeared.
Roku is launching a trivia game called... Roklue?
Roku is launching a new trivia game called Roklue, designed to gamify content discovery on its platform. The game will quiz users on movies and TV shows, providing links to stream them. An initial version, "Roklue: Awards Season," is tied to the Oscars and will be available on the Roku home screen starting March 7.