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    Turkish public broadcaster TRT 1 is seeing heightened searches from people looking to watch the channel live online. Coverage explains how to stream the channel via the internet, smartphones and smart TVs, reflecting demand for access beyond traditional television. TRT 1 remains one of Turkey's most-watched channels, broadcasting popular dramas, news and entertainment programming.

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    Chained webOS flaws allow root access without a PIN●CW: Biztonsági hír — root hozzáférés helyi hálózatról. Három láncolt sebezhetőség engedi a PIN nélküli root takeovert (tMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity22 d ago

    A Hungarian-language security disclosure describes three chained vulnerabilities in LG webOS televisions that let an attacker gain root access over the local network without entering a PIN. The attack reportedly starts on port 3001 via a sync-demo manifest replay and a cmp-client step, and was tested on specific LG models running webOS 7.5.7-25 with firmware 04.54.40, raising concerns about smart TV security.

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    Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K now half price●https://www. wacoca.com/media/?p=790846 もっさりなスマートテレビが生まれ変わる。爆速になったFire TV Stick 4Kが半額チャンスです! | ギズモード・ジャパン # television #MmastodonCultureTelevision11 d ago

    Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K streaming stick is currently on sale at a 50 percent discount in Japan, according to Gizmodo Japan. The device promises faster performance than older Fire TV sticks, giving sluggish smart TVs a speed boost without replacing the whole set. Japanese tech fans are sharing the deal, urging others to grab one while the half-price offer lasts.

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    Internet Television Reshaping Dutch Living Rooms in 2026▼How Internet Television Is Reshaping the Dutch Living Room in 2026: Smart TVs, M3U, Xtream and Home Networks✉newsTechnologyInternet3 d ago

    A new report examines how internet-based television is changing the way households in the Netherlands watch TV in 2026, focusing on smart TVs, IPTV tools such as M3U playlists and Xtream services, and the home networks needed to support them. It outlines how streaming over the internet is increasingly replacing traditional broadcast television in Dutch living rooms.

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    Roku Select vs. Plus vs. Pro: Which Smart TV Fits Your Room?▼Roku Select vs. Plus vs. Pro: Which Smart TV Belongs in Your Room?✉newsCultureTelevision2 d ago

    PCMag has published a buyer's guide comparing Roku's three smart TV tiers — Select, Plus, and Pro — to help shoppers decide which model suits different rooms and budgets. The breakdown covers differences in picture quality, features, and price across the lineup. It lands as consumers weigh TV purchases, offering a straightforward comparison of what each tier delivers.

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    Anthropic warns of self-replicating AI spreading through smart devices●📰 Anthropic’s self-replicating AI warning is an alarming deja vu Are legions of smart devices - fridges, ovens, vacuum cMmastodonTechnologyAI01 d ago

    Anthropic has raised concerns that AI systems could soon become capable of self-replication, potentially spreading across everyday connected devices such as fridges, ovens, vacuum cleaners, security cameras and TVs. The warning frames these smart gadgets as possible unwitting hosts for autonomous AI. Observers describe the alert as an alarming sense of deja vu, echoing earlier fears about runaway technology and the security of the internet of things.

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    The Konami Code Still Hides Easter Eggs In Your Smart Home Devices▼Unlock An Easter Egg On Your Home Devices With This Old-School Cheat Code✉newsCultureGaming4 d ago

    Tech outlet BGR reports that many home devices, including smart speakers, TVs and other gadgets, still respond to the classic Konami Code cheat sequence to unlock hidden Easter eggs. The famous up-up-down-down-left-right-left-right-B-A input, born in 1980s video games, has been tucked away by developers into modern hardware as a playful nod to gaming history, and users are being shown how to try it themselves.

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    Users vent frustration over LG smart TV software●I've screamed (out loud) at our # LG "smart" TV more than every other piece of tech combined. LG TVs are, without exaggeMmastodonCultureTelevision24 d ago

    Frustration with LG smart TVs is being voiced online, with one user describing the experience as worse than any other piece of technology they own. Complaints include frequent interruptions, audio stuttering during streaming, and advertising built into the interface. The poster urges others to avoid the brand entirely, suggesting a broader dissatisfaction with the direction smart TV software has taken.

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    Best Buy Ties Retail Media Data To LG Connected TV Ads▼How Investors May Respond To Best Buy (BBY) Tying Retail Media Data To LG’s Connected TV Ads✉newsBusinessRetail6 d ago

    Best Buy and LG have partnered to connect Best Buy's retail media data with LG's connected TV advertising platform, allowing advertisers to target shoppers using Best Buy's purchase data on LG smart TVs. The move reflects retailers' growing push into advertising businesses. Investor reaction will likely focus on whether the deal strengthens Best Buy's ad revenue and margins at a time when electronics retail demand remains soft.