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- 1LG smart TVs found logging data and microphone audio in standby▼LG smart TVs were found logging and uploading data even in standby, with tests also detecting microphone recording while
Tests on LG smart TVs found the devices logging and uploading data even while in standby mode, with microphone recording detected while the TV was offline. The investigation reportedly found Wi-Fi scanning, location data collection, and automatic content recognition tracking what users watch. Privacy advocates are urging owners to avoid connecting smart TVs to the internet.
- 2Apple to unveil first smart home display on October 13●Apple's first smart home display will reportedly be revealed next month on October 13. The company is also planning to l
Apple is reportedly set to reveal its first smart home display on October 13, according to a new report. The company is also planning to launch updated versions of the HomePod Mini and Apple TV, both of which will support the new AI-powered Siri. The announcement would mark Apple's biggest push yet into dedicated smart home hardware as rivals expand their own product lines.
- 3Samsung rolls out redesigned SmartThings app on Android●Samsung’s redesigned SmartThings app is finally rolling out on Android It gets compact cards, a refreshed look for the T
Samsung has begun rolling out a redesigned SmartThings app for Android users. The update introduces compact cards for devices, a refreshed look for the TV remote, and a floating navigation bar, giving the smart home platform a cleaner, more modern interface. The rollout follows months of previews, and users are discussing the visual changes and whether the new layout improves everyday smart home control.
- 4Apple to unveil smart home hub on October 13th, report says●Apple's long-rumored smart home hub will reportedly be revealed on October 13th. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that th
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple will reveal its long-rumored smart home hub on October 13th. The device is expected to launch alongside a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV. All three products are set to showcase Apple's Siri AI features, marking the company's push into AI-powered home devices.
- 5Hulu Developing TV Series Based on Little-Known IP▼Hulu Is Smartly Developing a TV Series Based on a Little-Known IP
Hulu is developing a television series adapted from a lesser-known piece of intellectual property, according to a report from Pajiba. The outlet frames the move as a smart strategy, suggesting the streamer sees untapped potential in obscure material at a time when studios are mining existing IP for new shows. No cast, showrunner, or source material details were given.
- 6Frustration grows over combined TV and headphone audio controls●# Toslink 2 # Bluetooth # TV -Audio Fed up with the clumsy UI for combined TV/Headphones Control on my six year old Phil
A user with a six-year-old Philips television has described frustration with the awkward interface for switching audio between the TV speakers and headphones via a Sennheiser transmitter. They solved the problem by using the TV's optical audio output with an affordable Toslink Bluetooth adapter, and shared the workaround online.
- 7Smart TV buffering fixed without blaming the internet▼I finally fixed my smart TV’s buffering, and my internet wasn’t the problem
A writer at XDA Developers describes how they finally resolved persistent buffering on their smart TV, discovering the internet connection was not to blame. The piece walks through troubleshooting the TV itself rather than the router or broadband, a common frustration for streaming households.
- 8Successor to Japanese talk show 'Miyane-ya' criticized over recycled cast▼https://www. wacoca.com/media/777725/ （画像・写真1/4）『ミヤネ屋』後番組の出演者発表、他局ワイドショー常連＆残留組ズラリに「どこか使い古し」指摘される既視感 | Smart FLASH/スマフラ[光
The lineup of personalities for the program that will replace Nippon TV's long-running weekday talk show 'Miyane-ya' has been announced, and it is drawing criticism. Commentators note the cast is filled with regulars from other stations' wide shows and holdovers from the current program, with some dismissing the selection as derivative and lacking freshness.
- 9Xbox Cloud Gaming Retires Apps on Some TVs●Dark Clouds Appear Over ‘Xbox Cloud Gaming’ as It Retires Apps on Some TVs — And the Reasons Are Poorly Explained https:
Microsoft is phasing out Xbox Cloud Gaming apps on certain smart TV models, and the company has not clearly explained why. Players who used the apps to stream Xbox games directly on their televisions without a console are left uncertain whether support will return or whether they must switch to other devices, prompting frustration and speculation among gamers.
- 10Xbox Cloud Gaming pulls apps from some smart TVs●Dark clouds appear over 'Xbox Cloud Gaming' as it retires apps on some TVs — and the reasons are poorly explained
Microsoft is retiring Xbox Cloud Gaming apps on certain smart TV models, leaving users who stream games directly on their televisions without a dedicated option. Coverage notes the company has offered little explanation for the decision, frustrating players who relied on the apps as a console-free way to access Game Pass titles.
- 11Roku's 43-inch Select Series 4K TV hailed as best value small TV●Roku’s 43-inch Select Series 4K TV may be the best value small TV around at this price
PC Guide reports that Roku's 43-inch Select Series 4K TV may be the best value small television available at its current price. The review highlights the set's combination of 4K resolution and low cost in the compact size category. Roku's budget TV lineup continues to draw attention among shoppers looking for affordable smart TVs.