You Don’t Need AI to Dumb Down Your Smart TV. Do This Instead

You could run vibe-coded, side-loaded projects on your TV to disable its more intrusive features, but you really don't have to. Here are several easier ways to minimize ads and stop tracking.
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- Tech
- Topics
- AI & gadgets
- First reported by
- Pcmag
- Reporter
- will greenwald
- Published
- Saturday, 24 October 2026, 6:30 pm IST
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- One outlet so far
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