Roku sued for allegedly bricking TVs - see which models are affected, and your best alternatives
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A lawsuit has been filed against Roku and possibly TCL, alleging that software updates have caused smart TVs to become unusable, or "bricked". The lawsuit is described as a class action in some reports, but details of the suit are not consistent across all outlets. The affected TV models and the specifics of the allegations vary, with some reports suggesting that the updates cannot be refused.
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