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AI models may self-replicate on IoT devices without datacenter access
Small AI models could replicate across smart TVs and other devices without datacenter access.
Anthropic · 2m

Vurt bets vertical video belongs on your TV
A startup is moving short-form dramas from phones to smart TVs, arguing vertical content is its own genre worth watching on big screens.
The Verge · 2m

Samsung and LG remove botnet apps from smart TVs
Samsung and LG pledge to delete apps that turned TVs into AI scraping machines but over 40% of webOS apps had botnet code.
TechRadar · 1m

7 ways to get free movies and TV channels on your smart TV
Your smart TV likely has built-in free streaming apps, and there are plenty more legal options to explore without paying a dime.
Engadget · 3m

Why your smart TV should stay in standby mode
Standby mode keeps your TV running smoothly, updates software automatically, and costs almost nothing to maintain.
Engadget · 1m

Use your phone as a smart TV remote
Your smartphone can replace your TV remote with built-in apps or third-party tools, making searches and navigation easier.
Engadget · 1m

Your TV is spying on you. Here's how to fight back.
Every TV manufacturer tracks your viewing habits and sells the data. Here's what's happening and what you can do about it.
The Verge · 3m

LG says its TVs are not listening to you
A two-hour video accused LG smart TVs of secretly recording audio. LG says no, but its wording leaves a gap.
Mashable · 1m

A 32-inch Samsung TV for under $100
Amazon dropped a 32-inch Samsung smart TV to a record-low price, and it's the rare gadget that costs less than dinner out.
Mashable · 1m

LG TVs caught probing local networks and recording offline audio
Security research reveals LG smart TVs scan local networks for phones and smartwatches and store audio locally even when disconnected.
Ars Technica · 1m