News Corp is acquiring Roku, the streaming platform built on being a neutral, independent alternative to cable-controlled media. For long-time users, Roku's appeal was its simplicity and lack of corporate agenda—what observers call 'boring in the best possible way.' According to Boing Boing, the acquisition marks a significant shift, raising questions about whether that independence can survive under News Corp ownership.

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