Fox buying Roku is big news for all of us who love streaming, and it might just change how we get our daily dose of TV. This $22 billion deal promises to make Fox a major player in streaming, potentially outpacing Netflix in the U.S. And while Roku will stay open to all streaming services, changes are certainly on the horizon.
One likely shift is that The Roku Channel could become a Roku-exclusive feature. Right now, you can catch The Roku Channel on platforms like Fire TV and Samsung, but that might change. Instead, Fox might push Tubi as the go-to app for ad-supported content across all devices. This could make streaming simpler, avoiding the current confusion of different app experiences on different devices.
Another expectation is that Roku might drop its smart home gadgets like cameras and lightbulbs, which it had been dabbling in to compete with tech giants like Google. But with Fox in the picture, these IoT products might be ditched in favor of focusing on what Roku does best—streaming. So, keep an eye out for these changes as they unfold. Meanwhile, if you’re battling with streaming woes, you might want to check out how to stop Netflix’s ‘Are You Still Watching?’ prompt.
Stay tuned to see how this deal develops and what it means for your streaming lineup. In the meantime, if you’re a gamer, you might be interested in the latest buzz about PS5 SSDs.
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