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Roku blasts Apple TV as a money-losing iPad accessory

28
Mar
2014

Speaking at Re/code’s Code/Media event on Thursday, Roku CEO Anthony Wood took several shots at competitors, focusing specifically on Apple, suggesting his company isn’t at all worried by the growing numbers of competitors. “Apple TV is essentially an accessory for the iPad. They lose money, which is unusual for Apple,” Wood said, according to CNET. “If you’re losing money, why would you want to sell more?” His statements however, have not been backed up by any numbers. The only evidence the CEO presented is the fact that Roku continued to grow even after competing devices were launched, including the Apple TV. “Every year about this time, the Amazon box comes up that they’re about to launch. And the new Apple

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