Roku and TCL are facing a proposed class action lawsuit in California alleging that defective software updates have rendered certain smart TVs unusable. The complaint claims that automatic Roku OS ...

A class-action lawsuit filed against Roku and TCL accuses Roku of knowingly "bricking" smart TVs through defective software updates. The lawsuit alleges that Roku and TCL are aware of the defective ...

A proposed class action lawsuit claims Roku and TCL “bricked” thousands of smart TVs through defective software updates that allegedly left sets frozen, black-screened or completely unusable.

Roku and TCL face a new class action lawsuit alleging the companies sold televisions with software that becomes defective after automatic updates. The California class action lawsuit was filed in the ...

In a nutshell: A lawsuit filed in federal court in Southern California is putting a spotlight on what can happen when smart TV software updates fail. The case targets Roku and TCL – longtime partners ...

Electronic devices can be expensive, especially if you want the best of the best. That said, there are ways to be frugal when buying electronics, and once you get your gadget, you expect it to meet ...

Close-up of a judge's gavel resting on a block labeled "LAWSUIT" - Alexander Sikov/Getty Images Electronic devices can be expensive, especially if you want the best of the best. That said, there are ...

Update: May 6 – A TCL spokesperson has offered the following statement on behalf of TCL regarding the lawsuit: “We believe the claims are meritless.” End of update – TCL and Roku are facing a class ...

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