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Roku OS’s home screen now features a large, permanent ad
(arstechnica.com)
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this post was submitted on 27 May 2026
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The TV's have been problematic, but the devices them selves have been basically cheap and works. With LESS nonsense than the alternatives in that category: firesticks and google devices.
On the other hand, with a Roku you are limited to no vpn, and rare apps you might want (the exception being the nice youtube ad blocker).
Nice YouTube ad blocker on Roku? Please share
Playlet. An invidious front end, it's in the roku apps.