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Google Chromecast vs Roku: Which streaming device platform is right for you?

Google Chromecast and Google TV Streamer are ideal for users who prefer the Android ecosystem and seek better integration with Google services.

How the Roku Ultra revived my old $100 TV and became a streaming favorite

Roku Ultra enhances streaming experience, especially on older TVs, by providing simplicity and improved performance.

Binge your favorite shows with an Amazon Fire TV Stick for just $20 ahead of October Prime Day

The Amazon Fire TV Stick is currently on sale for 50% off ahead of October Prime Day, making it a great deal for consumers.

The best streaming devices you can buy | Engadget

Streaming devices can enhance your watching experience and are necessary for older TVs or varied streaming services.

"A total lump of... ": Customer frustration as ISP's smart TVs won't turn on

Hundreds of Sky smart TV and streaming device users experienced failures, likely due to a problematic update.

This excellent Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED is $150 off right now

Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED features advanced QLED technology for enhanced streaming, but Alexa dependency may limit functionality for some users.

Google Chromecast vs Roku: Which streaming device platform is right for you?

Google Chromecast and Google TV Streamer are ideal for users who prefer the Android ecosystem and seek better integration with Google services.

How the Roku Ultra revived my old $100 TV and became a streaming favorite

Roku Ultra enhances streaming experience, especially on older TVs, by providing simplicity and improved performance.

Binge your favorite shows with an Amazon Fire TV Stick for just $20 ahead of October Prime Day

The Amazon Fire TV Stick is currently on sale for 50% off ahead of October Prime Day, making it a great deal for consumers.

The best streaming devices you can buy | Engadget

Streaming devices can enhance your watching experience and are necessary for older TVs or varied streaming services.

"A total lump of... ": Customer frustration as ISP's smart TVs won't turn on

Hundreds of Sky smart TV and streaming device users experienced failures, likely due to a problematic update.

This excellent Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED is $150 off right now

Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED features advanced QLED technology for enhanced streaming, but Alexa dependency may limit functionality for some users.
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#consumer-electronics

How we test TVs at ZDNET in 2024

Modern TVs are multifunctional entertainment hubs, enhancing the viewing experience beyond traditional usage.
ZDNET employs thorough and unbiased testing methods to review the latest TVs.

Best Prime Day TV deals to shop in October 2024: Save up to $2,000

Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days offer significant discounts on TVs from leading brands, allowing early savings opportunities.
Shoppers should compare prices across multiple retailers to find the best deals during sales events.

Vizio's 4K TV Has Dolby Vision for Under $500

TV prices have significantly dropped over the last five years, providing exceptional value for consumers.

LG Smart TVs bring ads to the screensaver

LG is implementing screensaver ads on all smart TVs, including high-end OLED models, potentially displeasing consumers.
The ads are on by default but can be disabled in settings.

Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it's only getting worse.

TV companies are shifting focus from hardware sales to monetizing viewer data and advertising through smart TV operating systems.

How we test TVs at ZDNET in 2024

Modern TVs are multifunctional entertainment hubs, enhancing the viewing experience beyond traditional usage.
ZDNET employs thorough and unbiased testing methods to review the latest TVs.

Best Prime Day TV deals to shop in October 2024: Save up to $2,000

Amazon's October Prime Big Deal Days offer significant discounts on TVs from leading brands, allowing early savings opportunities.
Shoppers should compare prices across multiple retailers to find the best deals during sales events.

Vizio's 4K TV Has Dolby Vision for Under $500

TV prices have significantly dropped over the last five years, providing exceptional value for consumers.

LG Smart TVs bring ads to the screensaver

LG is implementing screensaver ads on all smart TVs, including high-end OLED models, potentially displeasing consumers.
The ads are on by default but can be disabled in settings.

Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it's only getting worse.

TV companies are shifting focus from hardware sales to monetizing viewer data and advertising through smart TV operating systems.
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#home-theater

Save up to $600 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV bundle at Amazon

Amazon's Sony bundle deal offers significant savings for home theater upgrades.
The Bravia 7 enhances visuals and audio experiences with advanced technologies.
Built-in voice assistants and media sharing support provide versatility.

Save $350 on this Sony TV and soundbar at Amazon for October Prime Day

Amazon's current bundle deal on a Sony Bravia TV and soundbar offers significant savings, making it an ideal time to upgrade home theater systems.

Save up to $600 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV bundle at Amazon

Amazon's Sony bundle deal offers significant savings for home theater upgrades.
The Bravia 7 enhances visuals and audio experiences with advanced technologies.
Built-in voice assistants and media sharing support provide versatility.

Save $350 on this Sony TV and soundbar at Amazon for October Prime Day

Amazon's current bundle deal on a Sony Bravia TV and soundbar offers significant savings, making it an ideal time to upgrade home theater systems.
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#privacy-concerns

Stop your smart TV's spying: How to turn off ACR on every TV model

Smart TVs use ACR technology for ad surveillance, tracking viewers' preferences by capturing images and sending data back to manufacturers.
ACR raises privacy concerns as it links personal information with viewing habits, with the potential for misuse and security risks.

How smart TVs spy on you and harvest data

Smart TVs are increasingly infringing on viewer privacy by utilizing commercial surveillance techniques for targeted advertising.

Stop your smart TV's spying: How to turn off ACR on every TV model

Smart TVs use ACR technology for ad surveillance, tracking viewers' preferences by capturing images and sending data back to manufacturers.
ACR raises privacy concerns as it links personal information with viewing habits, with the potential for misuse and security risks.

How smart TVs spy on you and harvest data

Smart TVs are increasingly infringing on viewer privacy by utilizing commercial surveillance techniques for targeted advertising.
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#roku

The inside story of Roku's TV program

Roku transformed from a streaming company to the leader in the U.S. smart TV market through strategic partnerships with Hisense and TCL.

Roku's new Backdrops feature is blatantly inspired by Samsung's Frame TV

Roku's new Backdrops feature adds a curated artwork display to its platform, enhancing the viewing experience without replacing Roku City.

The inside story of Roku's TV program

Roku transformed from a streaming company to the leader in the U.S. smart TV market through strategic partnerships with Hisense and TCL.

Roku's new Backdrops feature is blatantly inspired by Samsung's Frame TV

Roku's new Backdrops feature adds a curated artwork display to its platform, enhancing the viewing experience without replacing Roku City.
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#tv-deals

Best early Prime Day TV deals to shop in October 2024

Shoppers can save big on TVs during Amazon’s October Prime Day on Oct. 8-9.
Rival retailers are also offering sales, enhancing opportunities for comparison shopping.
Televisions often see regular discounts throughout the year, not just during Prime Day.

This 40-Inch Smart TV Is Just $150 At Target And Amazon This Week

Target Circle Week offers a 40-inch TCL S3 Smart TV for $150, a $50 discount.
1080p TVs are still relevant due to lower cost, compatibility, and gaming benefits compared to 4K TVs.

Best early Prime Day TV deals to shop in October 2024

Shoppers can save big on TVs during Amazon’s October Prime Day on Oct. 8-9.
Rival retailers are also offering sales, enhancing opportunities for comparison shopping.
Televisions often see regular discounts throughout the year, not just during Prime Day.

This 40-Inch Smart TV Is Just $150 At Target And Amazon This Week

Target Circle Week offers a 40-inch TCL S3 Smart TV for $150, a $50 discount.
1080p TVs are still relevant due to lower cost, compatibility, and gaming benefits compared to 4K TVs.
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#vizio

Top VIZIO smart TVs to upgrade your home viewing

VIZIO Smart TVs offer quality and affordability, with the 55-inch Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR model being the standout option for varied viewing experiences.

Walmart to acquire Vizio TV maker in $2.3 billion deal

Walmart plans to acquire TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion to boost its ad business.
The acquisition aims to offer customers innovative entertainment experiences and provide advertisers unique engagement opportunities.

Walmart in talks to buy California-based TV maker Vizio

Walmart is in talks to acquire TV maker Vizio for over $2 billion.
The acquisition could benefit Walmart's advertising division by using smart TVs for personalized ads.

Top VIZIO smart TVs to upgrade your home viewing

VIZIO Smart TVs offer quality and affordability, with the 55-inch Class Quantum 4K QLED HDR model being the standout option for varied viewing experiences.

Walmart to acquire Vizio TV maker in $2.3 billion deal

Walmart plans to acquire TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion to boost its ad business.
The acquisition aims to offer customers innovative entertainment experiences and provide advertisers unique engagement opportunities.

Walmart in talks to buy California-based TV maker Vizio

Walmart is in talks to acquire TV maker Vizio for over $2 billion.
The acquisition could benefit Walmart's advertising division by using smart TVs for personalized ads.
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#advertising
from The Verge
1 month ago
Marketing

LG Smart TVs have started displaying ads when idle

LG smart TVs now show full-screen ads in idle mode, indicating a shift in advertising strategy.
Viewers can disable the new screensaver ads, reflecting consumer control over TV experiences.

Youtube's pesky new pause screen ads are its latest attempt to push you to Premium

YouTube is introducing ads that appear when videos are paused on smart TVs for non-Premium users, increasing ad exposure.

LG Ad Solutions Launches Native Screensaver Ads

LG Ad Solutions launched Native Screensaver Ads to utilize idle screen time on smart TVs for engaging advertising.

How to disable ACR (and greatly reduce ads) on every TV model - and why you should

Smart TVs use ACR technology to track viewing habits, enabling targeted advertising and raising privacy concerns.
Advertisers spent $18.6 billion on smart TV ads in 2022, indicating significant investment in this advertising strategy.

How to disable ACR (and greatly reduced ads) on every TV model - and why you should

Smart TVs utilize ACR to track viewing habits, raising severe privacy concerns and monetizing user data for targeted advertising.

Google is feeling pretty pumped about a new way of showing you ads on YouTube

YouTube is experimenting with 'pause ads' on smart TVs, a non-interruptive ad format showing positive results.

LG Smart TVs have started displaying ads when idle

LG smart TVs now show full-screen ads in idle mode, indicating a shift in advertising strategy.
Viewers can disable the new screensaver ads, reflecting consumer control over TV experiences.

Youtube's pesky new pause screen ads are its latest attempt to push you to Premium

YouTube is introducing ads that appear when videos are paused on smart TVs for non-Premium users, increasing ad exposure.

LG Ad Solutions Launches Native Screensaver Ads

LG Ad Solutions launched Native Screensaver Ads to utilize idle screen time on smart TVs for engaging advertising.

How to disable ACR (and greatly reduce ads) on every TV model - and why you should

Smart TVs use ACR technology to track viewing habits, enabling targeted advertising and raising privacy concerns.
Advertisers spent $18.6 billion on smart TV ads in 2022, indicating significant investment in this advertising strategy.

How to disable ACR (and greatly reduced ads) on every TV model - and why you should

Smart TVs utilize ACR to track viewing habits, raising severe privacy concerns and monetizing user data for targeted advertising.

Google is feeling pretty pumped about a new way of showing you ads on YouTube

YouTube is experimenting with 'pause ads' on smart TVs, a non-interruptive ad format showing positive results.
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#samsung

Samsung's new AI smart TVs are getting seven years of OS updates

Samsung will provide seven years of Tizen OS updates for newer AI-powered TVs to compete against Chinese companies.
This update policy signifies Samsung's intention to strengthen its market leadership as competition increases.

Samsung TVs will get 7 years of updates, starting with 2023 models

Samsung will provide seven years of operating system updates for select TVs, enhancing competitive edge against Chinese brands.

Samsung's new AI smart TVs are getting seven years of OS updates

Samsung will provide seven years of Tizen OS updates for newer AI-powered TVs to compete against Chinese companies.
This update policy signifies Samsung's intention to strengthen its market leadership as competition increases.

Samsung TVs will get 7 years of updates, starting with 2023 models

Samsung will provide seven years of operating system updates for select TVs, enhancing competitive edge against Chinese brands.
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This great Amazon Fire TV Omni Series QLED is $170 off right now

Amazon's Fire TV Omni Series QLED offers a great streaming experience but heavily relies on Alexa for full functionality.

TCL's Ultra-Slim 1.1 Inch NXTFRAME Smart TVs with AI Art Generation and Built-in Art Gallery - Yanko Design

TCL's NXTFRAME smart TVs offer a seamless blend of technology and art, converting the TV into a home decor piece.
from AdExchanger
2 months ago

Netflix Brings Its Sky-High Ad Prices Down (A Smidge); X Sues GARM Over Lost Ad Revenue | AdExchanger

Advertisers are facing pressure on CPMs for premium inventory despite opportunities in internet ad placements.

Smart TV Report: TVs are Growing More Complex, Central to Consumer Lives

TV consumption is complex and deeply integrated in daily lives.

Mastering TV app design: key tips for creating engaging experience

TV apps are becoming more popular with increased app usage on Smart TVs, requiring designers to focus more on the user experience.

X, Formerly Known As Twitter, Is Launching A YouTube-Like TV App - Lindsey Gamble

X is launching a dedicated video app for smart TVs, advancing towards a 'video-first platform.'
from ZDNET
7 months ago

Your smart TV is snooping on you. Here's how to limit the personal data it gathers

Smart TVs come pre-hacked, collecting personal data without user consent.
Turning off Automatic Content Recognition can reduce data snooping on smart TVs.

This Tactile Remote for Your Apple TV Doubles as a Handy Presentation Tool for Work | Entrepreneur

Traditional buttons are more practical for workplace presentations than touchpads or voice controls.
The Function101 Button Remote is compatible with various smart TVs and offers straightforward controls for screen, power, volume, and mute functions.

Deepfake detection and 'truth redefined': CES 2024 was about putting AI everywhere

AI-powered stock photo service launched by Getty to provide copyright-protected images
Rise of AI chatbots and their role in understanding customers and creating meaningful experiences
AI reshaping smart TVs with integrations in viewing, advertising, and shopping

At CES, new AI tools for TVs offer new features for both content and commerce

TV manufacturers are integrating AI into their products to enhance viewing, advertising, and shopping experiences.
Startups like Telly are using voice AI assistants and generative AI platforms to provide personalized recommendations and create AI images for TV screensavers.

Navigate Between Elements With Directional Buttons - jQuery Directional

The Directional jQuery plugin provides an accessible solution for users who rely on remote/keyboard controls to navigate websites.
It can be used by individuals with motor impairments or those who prefer keyboard-based navigation, as well as in web apps designed for Smart TVs.

Samsung's cloud gaming hub is now available on some of its older TVs

Samsung smart TVs can now run cloud gaming apps like Xbox Game Pass and GeForce Now, allowing users to play modern games without a console.
Samsung's Gaming Hub includes popular cloud gaming services such as Xbox Game Pass, GeForce Now, and Amazon's Luna, as well as smaller services like Utomik, Antstream Arcade, and Blacknut Cloud Gaming.
The addition of Boosteroid to Samsung's Gaming Hub allows users to run games they own from other platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store on a remote high-end PC.

How to stream video to your TV using a VPN

Viewers use VPNs to access more content across different countries. Smart TVs have various options for VPN installation, improving access to geo-blocked content.
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