Watching Roku’s AI channel is like eating from a trough

The Verge
By Charles Pulliam-MooreAug 7, 2026, 2:59 pm118 pts
The appeal of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has always been the way they make it easier to (re)discover classic films and series. But Roku's latest experiment in the FAST space has less to do with traditionally produced entertainment and is entirely focused on giving viewers access to a…

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