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Projects to strip smart TVs back to dumb screens draw attention

Original: I like that people are trying to make smart TVs dumb again – (though I find it suspect that someone is subtly bragging a

A trend of bypassing or disabling smart TV software is gaining attention, with people building tools to make televisions work as simple dumb screens again. Commenters welcome the pushback against bloated, ad-laden TV interfaces, but some are sceptical of one project's creator, questioning the mix of complaining about laggy software while promoting AI-coded fixes and personal earnings.

Why now: Frustration with intrusive smart TV software is widespread, so projects simplifying TVs are resonating online

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• I like that people are trying to make smart TVs dumb again – (though I find it suspect that someone is subtly bragging about the millions ($) they make while posting about how they used AI to "vibe code" a solution to their "bloated" and "laggy" TV). Take this article with a… · dalfen@mstdn.social · 4

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