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Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it

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Roku OS users will lose access to the 'Aquatic Life' screensaver starting December 1, 2026, following a licensing agreement between the company and artist Jim Sachs. The animation has been available for 10 years, and affected users received a device alert confirming the change. Coverage is limited to Roku OS users in the United States as reported by Cord Cutters News.

Key points

• Roku OS users will lose access to the 'Aquatic Life' screensaver starting December 1, 2026, following a licensing agreement between the company and artist Jim Sachs.
• The animation has been available for 10 years, and affected users received a device alert confirming the change.

Context

Roku has licensed the 'Aquatic Life' animation from artist Jim Sachs through Prolific Publishing. The screensaver has been an option for Roku OS users for 10 years, and users received a device alert confirming the change.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to Roku OS users in the United States as reported by Cord Cutters News. Evidence does not specify the exact number of affected users or the specific impact on the streaming service's revenue beyond the loss of a feature.

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