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Roku Adds Google Assistant and 2 New Players to Its Lineup

But it's obvious that Roku is feeling the heat from Amazon's aggressive push in the TV streaming (and smart TV) market. According to research from Parks Associates, Roku had the lead in streaming media market share in the US as of May 2018, but Amazon's share has been increasing.

From the article "Roku Adds Google Assistant and 2 New Players to Its Lineup" by Lauren Goode.

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