Roku says sorry for breaking your TV, RadRunner e-bike review, Zoom and Chromebook, and more

November 24, 2021

It hasn’t been a great few days for Roku owners. If Roku broke your TV or streaming stick, the company would like you to know it’s sorry. Very sorry, we’re sure. And never fear; there’s a convoluted fix to get your hardware up and running again.

Now you might be thinking this is that other issue where YouTube TV won’t work on Roku even though it should still, but no, this is different. Everything is basically broken if you’re hardware is in the unlucky batch. Hit up the top story for more details, including the “fix.”

Other Highlights:

• We gathered together all the best Android and iPhone Black Friday deals. You’re welcome!
• Zoom not working on your Chromebook? Yeah, the company made some odd decisions.
• Cory took a look at the RadRunner electric bike, and it lives up to the name.
• Oh, that leak of the upcoming Google Pixel 6a looks mighty interesting.
• … and more! Lots more!

-Josh

Roku now acknowledges that some customers, especially those using older streaming sticks or smart TVs, are unable to stream content from Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and other services. The company apologizes for “the inconvenience” and is pushing an update (or an OS downgrade) that should solve the problem. Read More »

Google somehow managed to sell the Pixel 6, a flagship phone with cutting-edge hardware, for just $600. The upcoming Pixel 6a will hit an even lower price point, but how? New leaks from 9to5Google‘s APK Insight team show that the Pixel 6a will make just a few small compromises to reach the budget market, and we couldn’t be more excited. Read More »

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Tile may be reaching record sales, but the company has struggled to accept Apple’s “anti-competitive” entry into the world of item tracking. That’s why Tile is now selling its Bluetooth tracking business to Life360, a family location tracking app, in a $205 million deal. Read More »

Zoom, the popular video conferencing app that only gained more popularity during the pandemic, has reportedly discontinued its ChromeOS web app, causing problems for some. If Zoom stopped working on your Chromebook, it’s because there’s a new web-based app you need to use. Read More »

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Since 2018, FightCamp has guided iOS users through at-home boxing and kickboxing workouts with professional-grade equipment. But the company hasn’t reached out to Android users—not until today. Read More »

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