…and it’s not just entertainment ads either

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.
  • ShepherdPieEnglish
    202·
    10 months ago

    How are you going to self-host streaming hardware? A HTPC for every TV in the house along with a mouse and keyboard?

    • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
      13·
      10 months ago

      I was already thinking of upgrading my old Roku to a $20 Onn (Walmart brand) Google TV box (which I’m told is hackable), but this will only accelerate that decision.

      • OR3X@lemm.eeEnglish
        7·
        10 months ago

        I have one of these on every TV in my house and they’re great!