…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.
  • smileyheadEnglish
    112·
    10 months ago

    Smart TV: Runs Android Smartphone: Runs Android

    Oh, so can I install Android TV interface to repurpose my phone as TV box?

    Google and capitalism: No!

    Also why I’m looking forward at Linux phones in the future.

    • wavebeam@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Let’s say I got myself one of those arm-based single board computers that can run android. Is there not a way to install Android TV instead of “regular” android? i assume you’re saying it’s not because it requires GMS cert or something.

      • smileyheadEnglish
        1·
        10 months ago

        No no no. You can replace whole OS sometimes, some phones can also do it but in much more hacky way than SBCs. But what I mean is that you cannot replace the interface. Almost all highly corporate operating systems have their interfaces “welded” in place.