Fox Buys the Remote Control (Cordkillers #605)

Fox buys Roku — or maybe, Fox buys the remote control. Plus: Doctor Who hits reset, Paramount unifies its streaming tech, Peacock adds Bravo shopping, Netflix expands video podcasts, and we look at how Netflix decides what quality stream you actually get. This week’s stories: • Fox to buy Roku in roughly $22–25B deal • Doctor Who Christmas special canceled as BBC retools the series • Strange New Worlds Season 4 trailer • Peacock launches Bravo/Target shoppable series • Netflix renews The Four Seasons and adds iHeart video podcasts • Paramount unifies Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ tech • Gemini comes to TCL TVs • How to check whether Netflix is downgrading your stream Support Cordkillers: patreon.com/cordkillers Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) Live Tuesdays at 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT