Reports are coming in that Roku may be experimenting with pause-screen ads. The ads are reportedly appearing even if the user has an ad-free subscription. These ads appear as static images that show ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. That's why it's a bit odd to see the company put both its minimalism and fandom at risk by putting ads on its lock screens, via a new "Lock Glimpse" ...

Roku CEO Anthony Wood disclosed plans to introduce video ads to the Roku OS home screen. The news highlights Roku’s growing focus on advertising and an alarming trend in the streaming industry that ...

Subaru drivers are speaking out after a number of complaints surfaced online about full-screen ads taking over dashboard ...

Roku has plans to put video ads on the home screen, the company confirmed in a recent earnings call. Ads have become a huge part of virtually every smart TV platform at this point, but how they show ...

I very rarely watch TV anymore because I stare at a computer screen for work most days and prefer to read a book or take my dog for a walk in my down-time. I say that up-front because my idea may be ...

Roku has sunk to a new low in the streaming wars, with an experimental ad format that blocks your home screen behind an auto-playing video ad. Roku isn’t alone in seeing what kinds of advertising ...

Through the looking glass: It seems as if ads have become an inescapable part of technology. In recent years, they have appeared within full-priced video games and on messaging apps, smart home ...

This story originally appeared on Ars Technica, a trusted source for technology news, tech policy analysis, reviews, and more. Ars is owned by WIRED's parent company, Condé Nast. Reports of Roku ...

While most streaming devices display artwork and photos when you’re not using them, Amazon has found a more lucrative use for that screen space. With “Sponsored Screensavers,” Amazon starts showing ...

Question: How can I purge Microsoft’s constant ads, pop-ups, and suggestions in Windows 11? Answer: If it seems like you’re seeing more suggestions from Microsoft creeping into your Windows experience ...