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Australian television performer and director Alister Smart has died, according to an obituary notice published by industry outlet TV Tonight. Smart was a familiar face in Australian television across decades of acting and directing work. Tributes and remembrances of his career are circulating among viewers and industry figures following the announcement.
- 2Home network blocks smart TV traffic using OPNsense firewall●Blocking has commenced. Look at all that glorious blocked traffic! It wasn't too hard to do in # opnSense either: 1) Cre
A home network administrator has started blocking outbound traffic from smart TVs using OPNsense, an open-source firewall. The method involves creating an alias of the TVs' MAC addresses and adding a firewall rule that blocks all traffic from those devices except from approved addresses. The post is drawing attention as a practical example of limiting smart TV telemetry and unwanted connections on home networks.
- 3Why Some Viewers Skip Built-In TV Streaming Apps●For my TVs, I use Apple TV 4Ks for streaming. I never use the built-in apps on the TV for streaming. # tv # privacy # ap
One viewer says they use an Apple TV 4K box for streaming on every television and never touch the built-in apps, citing privacy. The preference reflects a wider concern that smart TV platforms track viewing habits and push ads, leading some people to rely on external streaming devices instead.
- 4Samsung Art Store Launches First Cinematic Art Collection●Samsung Art Store Debuts First-Ever Cinematic Collection for Samsung TVs
Samsung has announced the debut of its first-ever cinematic collection on the Samsung Art Store, available on Samsung TVs. The collection brings film-inspired and motion-based artwork to the company's smart TV platform, expanding the store beyond traditional still art. It signals Samsung's continued push to position its televisions as digital canvases for curated art content in the home.
- 5Three simple fixes to speed up your smart TV's internet▼3 easy ways I gave my TV's slow internet the speed boost it desperately needed
A tech writer at Pocket-lint describes three easy ways to fix a smart TV's slow internet connection, claiming the changes gave the set the speed boost it needed. The piece walks through practical steps viewers can try at home before buying new hardware. Readers interested in smoother streaming are sharing and discussing the tips.
- 6Homeowner blocks all smart TVs from internet access●Today's project: Blocking all TVs in the house from internet access. Blocking at the firewall running # opnSense . # pri
A homeowner has blocked every television in their house from internet access, using firewall rules on their OpnSense router to cut off LG, Sony, Roku and TCL sets. The move targets smart TV telemetry and tracking, and has resonated with others concerned about how much data connected TVs collect.
- 7Apple event reportedly planned for October 13●Apple Event Reportedly Planned for October 13 Last week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to unveil an
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will hold an event on Tuesday, October 13 to unveil an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman specified the expected lineup of home-focused hardware, and tech watchers are now anticipating official confirmation and launch details from Apple.
- 8LinuxTV project brings Debian to smart televisions●[Stéphane HUC :: Revues] Promotion de la revue titrée : “LinuxTV : une Debian dans ta TV" > LinuxTV est un projet à dest
Stéphane HUC is promoting a review of LinuxTV, a project aimed at televisions and based on the Debian Linux distribution. The item, published on his site, presents LinuxTV as a way to run a full Debian system on TV hardware, inviting readers interested in free software and open alternatives for living-room devices to take a closer look.