Fox wants to take over your TV — and the tech inside it
The Verge·June 15, 2026
Fox is set to acquire Roku, a popular streaming middleman, in a $22 billion deal that will give the company control over TVs in over 100 million homes worldwide. The acquisition may not alter Roku's interface, but it could allow Fox to access user data behind the scenes. Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch plans to keep the two companies separate, with the goal of expanding Fox's business by adding its sports, news, and local station content to Roku's platform. The move is expected to increase Fox's presence in the global streaming market, leveraging Roku's position as a leading streaming device and smart TV platform.
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