Looking for Roku alternatives because of Fox? Here's the reality

Fox's reported $22 billion acquisition of Roku, the leading US streaming platform reaching 100 million homes, is causing consumer anxiety and prompting searches for alternatives. PCWorld notes that while users can expect increased Fox content promotion and targeted advertising through data sharing, concerns about immediate changes may be overblown since the deal won't close until 2027. Alternative platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV each offer different trade-offs in privacy, customization, and cost, but all have their own promotional limitations. Fox is planning to acquire Roku for $22 billion, and a lot of folks are already preparing for the worst. I've already received a half-dozen questions from readers about Roku alternatives to consider.