Imperfect, Linux-powered, DIY smart TV is the embodiment of ad fatigue
The EarlGrey TV —
DIYer picks a "little insane"-looking setup for less tracking, more control.
Smart TV owners have been subjected to a growing amount of ads and tracking. Ad fatigue, only worsened by a trend that sees streaming providers trying to force customers into subscriptions with commercials, is understandable. We’re at the point where someone would rather use a broken laptop dangling off a TV than be subjected to the watchful eye of the TV's native operating system.
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