…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.
  • ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.worldEnglish
    227·
    11 months ago

    Apple TV is a premium streaming box without ads. The privacy aspect is less clear, but probably better than Samsung, Google and Roku that are all harvesting data.

    An open source solution would be better.

    • corsicanguppy@lemmy.caEnglish
      158·
      11 months ago

      The privacy aspect is less clear, but probably better

      I love how dividing by an unknown somehow makes a bigger number for you. The bias is leaking.

      • ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.worldEnglish
        134·
        11 months ago

        Apple chargers more and isn’t openly selling data (Samsung) or openly selling ads (Google). The commercial activity provides some insight here, that suggests Apple is better for privacy.