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Own a Roku TV or streaming device? You're about to see a lot more ads on your home screen (www.techradar.com)
submitted 10 months ago by AnActOfCreation to c/[email protected]
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Ugh. Roku was one of the platforms with fewer ads.

  • Roku will be adding more ads to the home screens of its devices and TVs in the near future.
  • The ads will be interactive and 'shoppable' and will cover a range of industries, including restaurants and cars.
  • Roku already has a significant amount of ads on its home screen, and it is unclear if users will be able to change their preferences for the new ads.
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

Wild idea - if you’re concerned about ads, maybe don’t buy the streaming box or TV that puts permanent ads on its remotes.

[–] AnActOfCreation 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Which ones don't?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I’ve had a bunch of streaming boxes and smart TVs, and my old AppleTV is the one I usually go back to. None are perfect, but it annoys me the least.

[–] AnActOfCreation 1 points 10 months ago

Maybe I should say which new ones haha. It's getting hard to find sadly.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

People are not that smart.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

~~Is there some sort of FOSS DIY thing you can make (or buy) that would function like a Roku/Chromecast stick for any TV with a USB port?~~

Er I guess a raspberry pi or similar micro computer could do it quite easily.