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Fox Corporation has finalized its $22 billion purchase of Roku, first announced in June, after the Justice Department cleared the deal following review. Roku, which reaches more than 100 million households and also owns Tubi, will be folded into a new Fox Digital Platforms division co-led by Roku founder Anthony Wood, who joins Fox's board.
Fox announced Friday it has completed its $22 billion purchase of Roku, a deal first unveiled in June. The acquisition gives Fox control of a streaming platform used in more than 100 million US households, alongside its existing Fox One and Tubi services. Roku founder Anthony Wood, who joins Fox's board, said the platform will remain open to all content partners.
Nielsen's Gauge report found YouTube captured 14.2 percent of total US television viewing time in July 2026, nearly double Netflix's 7.8 percent share. The data also showed ad-supported services The Roku Channel and Tubi outperforming Peacock and Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming offerings, including HBO Max, on TV screens.
Tubi has introduced TubiFone, a toll-free hotline (1-833-605-TUBI) that suggests movies based on a caller's mood, as part of its new 'Find Any Feeling for Free' campaign. Callers select an emotional category and a recorded voice reads out five film recommendations with brief descriptions and cast details.
The Justice Department has formally asked Fox and Roku to submit additional documents and data as part of a deeper antitrust review of Fox's proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku. The move, known as a second request, is a standard but significant step signaling regulators have unresolved questions after reviewing the companies' initial filings.
Sony has launched a free, ad-supported live TV feature built into the PS5's main menu for US users, offering over 100 channels without needing to download an app. Content includes live sports, news, and shows from partners like Fox, NBC, NASCAR, UFC, and Crunchyroll, accessible via a cable-style channel guide. Sony plans to expand the service to Canada and other regions, though no timeline has been given.