technological convergence of computers, television sets, and set-top boxes
gadgetreview.com Oct 20
Developers Are Using AI to Strip Ads and Tracking From Smart TVs: Smart TV ad removal tools like Dumbtv and Cleanyourtv use AI to strip ads, tracking ...
gadgetreview.com/developers-are-using-ai-to-strip-ads-and-tracking-from-smart-tvs
AIs are making Smart TVs dumb to get rid of ads and tracking: Numerous users are currently resorting to tools with artificial intelligence to rid their ...
winfuture.de/news,162070.html
My TV has a service menu the normal settings don't show, and it fixed a picture problem I'd lived with for years
xda-developers.com/my-tv-has-service-menu-normal-settings-dont-show-fixed-picture-problem-id-lived-with-for-years/
I gave my TV a free speed boost by changing these 4 settings: When my TV felt sluggish, I tweaked settings to improve its responsiveness.
xda-developers.com/i-gave-my-tv-a-free-speed-boost-by-changing-these-settings/
I changed my Fire TV Stick’s DNS to unlock more content, but it fixed something even more annoying
xda-developers.com/changed-fire-tv-sticks-dns-to-unlock-more-content-fixed-something-more-annoying/
Television: What refresh rate (Hz) does your TV model have, and do you still watch linear TV?
computerbase.de/news/audio-video-foto/tv-setups-auf-welches-display-setzt-ihr-und-nutzt-ihr-smart-tv-features.99668/
HDMI eARC is the only audio port on your TV that matters, yet most people plug their soundbar into the wrong one
xda-developers.com/hdmi-earc-matters-yet-people-plug-soundbar-into-wrong-port/
Here's why your Plex server feels slow even on Ethernet, and a $10 fix is the answer
xda-developers.com/your-plex-server-feels-slow-on-ethernet-cheap-fix/
Anthropic Warns “AI Worms” Will Infect Your Smart Home Devices and Use Them to Self-Replicate Beyond Control
futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-warns-ai-worms
My smart TV annoyed me for months, so I hunted down every mystery device on my network
xda-developers.com/heres-how-unmasked-every-mystery-device-on-my-network/
A Raspberry Pi is a better addition to your TV than a Chromecast: Tired of limited storage and app confinement on your Chromecast? Raspberry Pi could be the key ...
xda-developers.com/raspberry-pi-better-for-tv-than-chromecast/
Fritz OS 8.50: How to turn your Fritzbox into an ad blocker for your smart TV: We pay good money for our smart TVs, and then we still have to see ads in the main ...
t3n.de/news/fritz-os-8-5-fernseher-ad-blocker-1763248/
Keurig Smart Coffee Maker Spills 1TB Of Data Over Home Network: When an IT professional investigated why his parents’ home Wi-Fi network had been bogging down ...
hothardware.com/news/keurig-smart-coffee-maker-spills-1tb-of-data-over-home-network
'Don't You Have A Smart TV?': Iranian General's Smartwatch Defense Fuels Security Concerns
rferl.org/a/iran-smartwatch-gholamreza-jalali-criticism-security/33870633.html
Samsung's 43-inch monitor doubles as a smart TV and is now 44% off: The $280 price tag makes it a sweet deal
xda-developers.com/samsung-43-inch-smart-monitor-m7-m70f-280-deal/
The best upgrade I made to my LG smart TV was sideloading an unofficial Jellyfin app
xda-developers.com/best-upgrade-made-lg-smart-tv-sidealoading-unofficial-jellyfin-app/
The 5 Best Tech Deals From Hisense, Roborock, and Samsung for the Weekend Before Prime Day
pcmag.com/deals/5-best-weekend-tech-deals-from-hisense-roborock-samsung-oct-2-4
My smart TV gets Gigabit speeds over Wi-Fi, but its Ethernet port is stuck in the past
xda-developers.com/my-smart-tv-gigabit-speeds-over-wi-fi-but-its-ethernet-port-is-stuck-in-the-past/
My smart TV's outbound traffic genuinely worried me, and now it has its own rules
xda-developers.com/my-smart-tvs-outbound-traffic-genuinely-worried-me/
Renewed Vizio 55-Inch QLED TV With Dolby Vision on Sale: This renewed Vizio Quantum 55-inch QLED TV delivers Dolby Vision HDR, Wi-Fi 6, and HDMI 2 ...
theinventory.com/amazon-renewed-55-4k-uhd-qled-smart-tv-with-dolby-vision-hdr-wi-fi-6-hdmi-2-1-bl-562c90ab
CyberNews Sep 09
LG smart TVs may log voices and scan home devices: 216m LG smart TVs may collect viewing, location and voice-command data, researchers say ...
cybernews.com/privacy/up-to-200m-lg-smart-tvs-could-be-secretly-listening-in-on-conversations/
Your smart TV is the worst-behaved device on your network, and taming it needs a simple fix
xda-developers.com/smart-tv-worst-behaved-device-on-your-network/
notebookcheck.net Sep 07
LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices: An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map ...
notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html
How To Use Your Phone As A Remote For Any Smart TV: Streaming devices and smart TVs often have apps with controls that are easier to use than the stock remote's ...
engadget.com/2259523/how-to-use-phone-smart-tv-remote/
I ran Pi-hole to see what my smart TV was doing, not to block its ads: Turns out my TV never sleeps
xda-developers.com/ran-pi-hole-to-see-what-my-smart-tv-was-doing/
I turned off a few key settings, and my old TV suddenly felt almost new again: You don't necessarily have to compromise on the streaming quality ...
xda-developers.com/turned-off-few-settings-old-tv-felt-almost-new-again/
I put a mini PC in my carry-on, and hotel TVs stopped being useless: I packed a mini PC for my hotel stay and turned the room’s TV into a proper screen for ...
xda-developers.com/mini-pc-carry-hotel-tv/
4 smart TV apps I use every day that deserve way more attention: These lesser-known apps help improve your entertainment experience.
xda-developers.com/4-smart-tv-apps-i-use-every-day-that-deserve-more-attention/
The Bulwark Sep 13
Museum makes Burton exhibit permanent: A new, permanent exhibit dedicated to the workers of the former Burton clothing factory has been unveiled at Goole Museum ...
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A Dazzling Deal: Save Over 20% With This Amazing 55-Inch Vizio 4K Smart TV: This 55-inch Vizio Quantum 4K elevates your living room with over a billion shades of ...
pcmag.com/deals/deal-save-over-20-with-this-amazing-55-inch-vizio-4k-smart-tv-sept-9
My old monitor was collecting dust, so I turned it into a capable smart TV: A monitor can easy be turned into a great-looking small TV.
xda-developers.com/my-old-monitor-was-collecting-dust-so-i-turned-it-into-a-capable-smart-tv/
Signify: Philips Smart Lighting brings TV screen sync via camera and new outdoor string lights
stadt-bremerhaven.de/signify-philips-smart-lighting-bringt-tv-screen-sync-per-kamera-und-neue-outdoor-lichterkette/
Chrome just fully killed uBlock Origin and AdGuard says switch to Firefox but that is not enough. Browser blockers can't stop ads in desktop apps ... Show more
One of uBlock's biggest rivals also recommends switching to Firefox from Google Chrome
One of uBlock's biggest rivals also recommends switching to Firefox from Google Chrome
I built my own streaming box, and it beats every smart TV I've owned: All it took was an old Windows laptop.
xda-developers.com/i-built-my-own-streaming-box-and-it-beats-every-smart-tv-ive-owned/
WindowsCentral Sep 04
Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to TCL-branded Smart TVs over the next few months, but will people use it now that the service has hourly restrictions?
windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-cloud-gaming-is-coming-to-tcl-branded-smart-tvs-over-the-next-few-months-but-will-people-use-it-now-that-the-service-has-hourly-restrictions
I use this open-source tool to easily cast any video to my smart TV: Go2TV beats Plex for one thing: casting local videos without the library overhead
xda-developers.com/i-stopped-moving-files-to-plex-after-discovering-this-open-source-casting-tool/
AI agent cleans up smart TV and makes it noticeably faster: If your smart TV is becoming sluggish over time, agentic AI can provide a simple refresh ...
pcgameshardware.de/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz-Hardware-279517/News/Claude-wirkt-Smart-TV-bekommt-unglaubliches-Performance-Upgrade-1552721/
I use this open-source tool to easily cast any video to my smart TV: Go2TV beats Plex for one thing: casting local videos without the library overhead
xda-developers.com/i-stopped-moving-files-to-plex-after-discovering-this-open-source-casting-tool/
4 smart TV apps I use every day that deserve way more attention: These lesser-known apps help improve your entertainment experience.
xda-developers.com/4-smart-tv-apps-i-use-every-day-that-deserve-more-attention/
Rollable Smart TV for portrait and landscape format: LG StanbyME 2 Max is coming to Germany
stadt-bremerhaven.de/rollbarer-smart-tv-fuer-hoch-und-querformat-lg-stanbyme-2-max-kommt-nach-deutschland/
I switched from a smart TV to an Android box, and I actually own my entertainment now
xda-developers.com/i-switched-from-a-smart-tv-to-an-android-box-and-i-actually-own-my-entertainment-now/
I use this open-source tool to easily cast any video to my smart TV: Go2TV beats Plex for one thing: casting local videos without the library overhead
xda-developers.com/i-stopped-moving-files-to-plex-after-discovering-this-open-source-casting-tool/
4 smart TV apps I use every day that deserve way more attention: These lesser-known apps help improve your entertainment experience.
xda-developers.com/4-smart-tv-apps-i-use-every-day-that-deserve-more-attention/
Plex: Sidebar returns in new TV layout: Plex continues to work on the interface of its smart TV and streaming apps. After the redesign of the Plex Experience ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/plex-seitenleiste-kehrt-im-neuen-tv-layout-zurueck/
4 hidden LG TV settings I changed immediately to make my new TV even better: Your new LG OLED TV may look stunning, but there are a few things you'll need to ...
xda-developers.com/hidden-lg-tv-settings-i-changed-immediately-to-make-my-new-tv-look-even-better/
I use this open-source tool to easily cast any video to my smart TV: Go2TV beats Plex for one thing: casting local videos without the library overhead
xda-developers.com/i-stopped-moving-files-to-plex-after-discovering-this-open-source-casting-tool/
This 2025 Samsung OLED is still one of our favorite TVs. Here's why you should grab it before it's gone.
businessinsider.com/guides/tech/samsung-s90f-oled-4k-tv-review
Apple TV vs. Fire TV vs. Google TV vs. Roku: Every Major Smart TV Platform Compared
pcmag.com/explainers/apple-tv-vs-fire-tv-vs-google-tv-vs-roku-every-smart-tv-platform-compared
LG and Samsung crack down on Smart TV apps that quietly share your internet bandwidth
neowin.net/news/lg-and-samsung-crack-down-on-smart-tv-apps-that-quietly-share-your-internet-bandwidth/
Samsung is removing smart TV apps that secretly turn users' internet connections into residential proxies
techspot.com/news/113342-samsung-removing-smart-tv-apps-secretly-turn-users.html
I'm sick of smart TV privacy worries, so I'm taking my TV off the internet for good — here's why you should too
techradar.com/televisions/im-sick-of-smart-tv-privacy-worries-so-im-taking-my-tv-off-the-internet-for-good-heres-why-you-should-too
Samsung Says It's Banning Smart TV Apps That Expose Users' Internet Connections: Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections.
engadget.com/2229078/samsung-says-its-banning-smart-tv-apps-that-expose-users-internet-connections/
Best Products Jul 31
Our Favorite Small TVs Offer Excellent Picture Quality and Performance: TVs that are 50 inches and under may have smaller screens but they offer excellent ...
bestproducts.com/tech/electronics/g1198/flat-screen-small-tvs/
Samsung Bans Smart TV Apps That Secretly Share Home Internet: Samsung in banning Smart TV apps that secretly use your network, following a discovery that ...
hothardware.com/news/samsung-bans-smart-tv-apps-that-secretly-share-home-internet
Now Stream With Better Peace of Mind on Your Smart TV With MacPaw’s ClearVPN: Your smart TV is now the heart of your digital home, but it’s watching you back ...
digitaltrends.com/brc/now-stream-with-better-peace-of-mind-on-your-smart-tv-with-macpaws-clearvpn/
LG is cracking down on smart TV apps that quietly turn your TV into a secret proxy
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/lg-is-cracking-down-on-smart-tv-apps-that-quietly-turn-your-tv-into-a-secret-proxy/
Test match live today: FC Bayern - | Rottach-Egern on Smart TV, stream, and ticker - | Bishop gradually despairing
sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/2026/07/fussball-testspiel-heute-live-fc-bayern-rottach-egern-im-smart-tv-stream-und-ticker-palhinha-und-boey-in-der-startelf
Key FactsBayern win 15:0 as scoreboard stalls at 10:0
Jul 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bild.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bild.de
- FC Bayern won its friendly against FC Rottach-Egern 15:0 on July 30, 2026.
- Nathaniel Brown made his Bayern debut in the 55th minute after young full-back Vincent Manuba was injured.
- At the sold-out Birkenmoos stadium, the scoreboard stayed at 10:0 before working again several minutes later.
- Ten professionals were absent, including Harry Kane and Michael Olise; Manuel Neuer was in the squad but did not play.
Is your smart TV a secret proxy? LG to suspend rogue apps, Samsung sets impacted too
zdnet.com/article/smart-tv-secret-proxy-lg-to-suspend-rogue-apps/
Amazon Fire TV Models And Streaming Sticks Slashed Up To 45% Off: Upgrade your home streaming setup on a budget with discounts of up to 45% off Amazon Fire TV ...
hothardware.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-models-streaming-sticks-slashed
Notebookcheck Jul 21
Philips Hue camera leaks as alternative to the expensive HDMI sync box: Philips Hue is set to add a camera to its home theater lineup soon, allowing users to ...
notebookcheck.net/Philips-Hue-camera-leaks-as-alternative-to-the-expensive-HDMI-sync-box.1348352.0.html
How To Connect Your Ring Doorbell Camera To Your Smart TV: It's easy to see who's at the door without grabbing your phone.
engadget.com/2219802/how-to-connect-ring-doorbell-to-tv/
I connected these 4 devices to smart plugs, and automation changed everything: It's not only about monitoring energy consumption, automation plays a major part ...
xda-developers.com/connected-these-devices-to-smart-plugs-automation-changed-everything/
Changing this one router setting solved all of my TV's buffering issues: My TV and other critical devices now get priority on my home network
xda-developers.com/changing-one-router-setting-solved-tv-buffering/
Your Wi-Fi 7 upgrade didn't fix your lag because the bandwidth was never the problem
xda-developers.com/wi-fi-7-didnt-fix-your-lag-bandwidth-was-not-the-problem/
Changing this one router setting solved all of my TV's buffering issues: My TV and other critical devices now get priority on my home network
xda-developers.com/changing-one-router-setting-solved-tv-buffering/
I turned my smart TV into a dumb monitor, and every app got better overnight: Google TV was holding my TV back
xda-developers.com/turned-smart-tv-dumb-monitor-app-got-better-overnight/
Best Products Jun 25
Our Favorite Small TVs Offer Excellent Picture Quality and Performance: TVs that are 50 inches and under may have smaller screens but they offer excellent ...
bestproducts.com/tech/electronics/g1198/flat-screen-small-tvs/