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Roku has greenlit 'Scarlett Holmes,' a limited series starring Lucy Hale as a modern descendant of Sherlock Holmes who solves romantic mysteries. The show, produced by Jaggi Entertainment, will debut on The Roku Channel in 2027.
Roku is rolling out 30 customizable bundles within Premium Subscriptions, pairing services like HBO Max, AMC+, Fox One and Starz to offer up to 30% savings versus subscribing separately; bundles appear across Roku’s platform and reflect the company’s growing subscription business as it pursues a $22 billion acquisition by Fox Corp., with the deal expected to close in early 2027.
The Department of Justice asked Fox and Roku for additional information on their $22 billion merger, a routine review step that analysts say is not necessarily indicative of antitrust issues, though Trump-era politics and Maria Bartiromo’s ouster add context.
The U.S. Justice Department is widening its antitrust inquiry into Fox’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku, issuing a second request for information to gather more data. The move signals scrutiny over the merger’s potential impact on how consumers access streaming content and competition with rivals like Tubi, even as Fox says the two businesses will operate separately and monetize advertising across them.
Sixty years after The Monkees debuted, NBC's quirky rock group sitcom is now available for free streaming on Tubi and Roku, reviving a show whose legacy grew through syndication and MTV reruns and remains a notable part of 1960s television history.
Roku unveils its first Pro Series OLED TVs, with 55- and 65-inch Pro OLED models starting at $999 and a LX OLED at $1,299; they offer 4K/120Hz, Dolby Vision, FreeSync Premium, and VRR, plus a voice remote and Bluetooth headphone pairing, while the slim design removes the old Soundstage port; LX ships in October 2026 and both lines are sold exclusively on Amazon.
Roku launches its first OLED TVs — the Pro Series OLED and Pro Series LX OLED — in 55" and 65" sizes, delivering 4K at 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDMI 2.1; the LX is brighter than the base Pro, and features like Automatic Gaming Mode and Roku Smart Picture Max aim to boost image quality. Prices start at $999 for the 55" Pro OLED and $1,299 for the LX, with the Pro OLED available today on Amazon and the LX shipping in October, marking Roku’s entry into premium OLED territory.
Roku has released its first OLED TVs — the Pro Series and Pro Series LX — offering 120Hz OLED panels, four HDMI 2.1 ports, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The Pro Series includes features like auto low-latency mode, FreeSync Premium, and VRR for gaming, plus a backlit remote and remote finder. The Pro Series LX is brighter, adds a polarizer to reduce reflections, and both run Roku OS. The Pro Series starts now via Amazon for 2026 in 55- and 65-inch sizes from $999; the LX model arrives in October at $1,299 for 55
Best Buy shoppers rate Roku TVs highly, led by the Class Select Series 4K QLED Smart Roku TV (55-inch) with 4.8 stars from 154 reviews; Pioneer models also score well, including a 65-inch Class LED 4K UHD Smart Roku TV at 4.8 stars from 400+ reviews. These Roku TVs offer 4K HDR (HDR10+/HLG), a voice remote, easy setup, and multiple HDMI ports at affordable prices, though the 60Hz refresh rate may disappoint gamers. Overall Roku-branded TVs are popular and generally good value, with several sizes from 50 to 85 inches.
Roku’s reputation for affordable streaming is under pressure as widespread RAM shortages push hardware costs higher (Ultra up to $150, Streaming Stick to $40), with the company warning margins will worsen; a pending Fox takeover could shift control and affect pricing, signaling a potential end to Roku’s budget-friendly advantage despite its broad market presence.
Roku teams with Fairground to launch Fairground AI Creator TV, a 24-hour, ad-supported channel on The Roku Channel featuring AI-generated shows across genres (sci-fi, drama, animation, true crime, comedy); it’s a scheduled stream with no on-demand viewing, includes holiday-themed programming, and aims to boost exposure for indie AI filmmakers, with plans to roll out on additional platforms.
Roku adds six new free live channels to The Roku Channel across compatible devices, including CW/WWE content, indie cinema on cindietv, Real American Voice in E3, LATiunus (Spanish-language), Danny Duncan TV, and AMP; the channels are accessible via channel numbers 5247, 1025, 925, 924, 580, and 577 and require no subscription beyond ad-supported viewing, signaling Roku’s ongoing push to expand free linear streaming.
Roku launched Fairground AI Creator TV, a free, all-AI channel pulling content from about 100 creators. The reviewer finds it an inert, glitchy stream of low-effort ideas—ranging from sepia historical dramas to a Gladiator homage—proving cheap AI TV isn’t entertaining yet, though AI progress is real. It hints at a future where AI-driven content could work, even as moments of human acting (like a Dr. Phil moment) underscore what’s still missing.
Fox Corp has agreed to acquire Roku for about $22 billion after a market-check sparked by Roku founder Anthony Wood’s succession talks; Wood will stay on in an operating role for at least a year after the deal closes and will join Fox’s board. The integration would pair Roku’s platform with Fox’s streaming assets like Tubi, aiming for roughly $400 million in cost synergies and strong revenue growth forecasts through 2031, pending regulatory approval.
Roku has launched Fairground AI, a 24/7 channel dedicated entirely to AI-generated films, series, and shorts, rotating content to showcase AI-driven storytelling and talent, with critics noting the channel’s distinctive, uncanny aesthetic.