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Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Roku’s autoplay ads on startup are rubbing users the wrong way

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What you need to know

  • Roku is testing autoplay video ads that hit users before they even reach the home screen.
  • Early reports said these ads were unskippable, but Roku claims there’s a way to close them.
  • Roku confirmed the ads are part of an official test but won’t reveal how many devices are affected, why they’re doing it, or if it’s permanent.
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