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Study Finds Widespread Proxy SDKs in LG Smart TV Apps
Research shows nearly half of LG Smart TV apps contain residential proxy SDKs that can route user traffic for ad fraud and geo-spoofing. The finding raises major privacy concerns.
Wireless TV Streamers Reshape Home Entertainment Without Aerial or Satellite
A new wave of wireless TV streamers lets viewers access live and on-demand channels over wifi, bypassing traditional aerials and satellite dishes.
Smart TV Owners Overlook a Hidden Automation Tool: The RS-232 Port
Most people ignore the RS-232 port on their smart TV. But this serial connector can turn the TV into a powerful home automation controller.
Your Smart TV Is Feeding the AI Scraping Machine
Smart TVs are being repurposed as nodes in the AI data scraping economy, raising serious privacy and ethical questions. Here's what it means for consumers.
Samsung Movingstyle M7: A Motorized Monitor That Disappears When Not in Use
Samsung's Movingstyle M7 is a monitor on wheels that hides away in a closet. It targets people who don't want a permanent TV in their living space.
Roku Expands Beyond Streaming Sticks With New Projectors
Roku launches two projectors and a free software update timed for the World Cup, marking a hardware shift for the streaming platform.
Power On: The Hidden Cost of Always-On Devices
Always-on devices quietly consume significant energy over time.
Gimbal Projectors Gain Momentum as JMGO N3 Ultimate Challenges Home Theater Norms
A new projector review highlights how gimbal-mounted designs simplify placement and boost image quality, signaling a shift in consumer home cinema expectations.
Samsung's 2025 Mini-LED TV Shines in World Cup-Ready Comparison
A side-by-side test of two Samsung 2025 mini-LED TVs reveals the QN90F flagship as the top choice for World Cup viewing, with Prime Day offering a rare discount window.
Google Brings Gemini to 4K Chromecast as It Fixes Older Dongles
Google updated the 4K Chromecast with Google TV to include Gemini AI features while also rolling out a security fix for the original 2013 Chromecast dongle.
Lightning surge through coaxial cable destroys gamer's PC, highlights home wiring risks
A lightning strike entered a home through a coaxial internet cable, destroying a gaming PC and router. The incident underscores the need for whole-home surge protection beyond standard power strips.
Personal Cloud Storage Gets a Boost With Ugreen's Powerful New NAS
Ugreen's NASync DH2300 brings eight-core performance and 64TB support to personal cloud storage. The device highlights a shift away from subscription services.
Hisense UR8 Brings RGB Mini-LED Tech to Mainstream TV Market
Hisense launches the UR8 TV with RGB Mini-LED backlighting for better color and brightness. Prices start at $1,300.
The Smart Home Promise Fades as Consumers Hit a Wall
Smart home adoption stalls due to fragmentation, high costs and privacy fears. The industry must fix interoperability to regain consumer trust.
Smart Glasses Banned From Stadiums as Sports Leagues Target Betting Abuse
Professional sports leagues are banning smart glasses over fears they enable real-time betting abuse and insider information sharing.
Smart Chess Boards Reshape Competitive Play as Two Brands Lead the Market
Chessnut and Millennium are driving a shift in chess with boards that combine physical pieces with digital analysis. These devices offer new training tools and online connectivity for players at all levels.
Smart Lightbulb Hacked Into Covert Digital Library for Banned Books
A researcher turned a Wi-Fi smart lightbulb into a hidden server hosting banned books, accessible via an open Wi-Fi access point.
Military Smart Glasses Let Soldiers Order Drone Strikes With Eye Tracking
Anduril and Meta are developing AR headsets that use eye-tracking and AI to order drone strikes. The systems face technical and attention hurdles before a potential 2028 production.
Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Face High Stakes but Offer Real Advantages
Google's Android XR platform is nearing reality with smart glasses that leverage Android integration. The company must overcome past failures and strong competition from Apple and Meta.
Apple Pushes Smart Glasses Launch to Late 2027, Report Says
Apple's smart glasses are reportedly delayed until late 2027 as it takes a cautious approach to avoid earlier AR product pitfalls.