CES - Disturbing-Tv-Trends

[Alan Halfhill]

At CES this year TV manufactures are adding and taking away features. They’re adding AI features that are quite disruptive to privacy, such as voice-activated listening with software. For instance, the LG new remote lacks an Input button; instead, you have to “talk” to it to change the input. Some of these new “software” services are available only on a subscription basis.

On the positive side, I’m glad I use a LG ProBeam projector with AppleTV instead of the “software OS” that comes with the unit. The remote that came with the projector is one of the worst I’ve ever seen, fortunately, I don’t have to use it because of my AppleTV. I don’t have to deal with any annoying advertisements either. Additionally, this projector doesn’t have a higher refresh rate than 60p.

The manufacturers appear to prioritize catering user data and selling advertisements to enhance their financial performance rather than focusing on hardware development.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/10/apple-television-could-be-antidote-for-disturbing-tv-trends/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/202...uture-loaded-with-unwanted-software-gimmicks/

 

[Todd Anderson]

You’re preaching to the choir with me… the only kind of advanced processing I’m looking for is on the image side of the equation. All of the other AI niceties, especially those that require a camera or a microphone, can park it at the door IMO!

 

[JStewart]

At CES this year TV manufactures are adding and taking away features. They’re adding AI features that are quite disruptive to privacy, such as voice-activated listening with software. For instance, the LG new remote lacks an Input button; instead, you have to “talk” to it to change the input. Some of these new “software” services are available only on a subscription basis.

On the positive side, I’m glad I use a LG ProBeam projector with AppleTV instead of the “software OS” that comes with the unit. The remote that came with the projector is one of the worst I’ve ever seen, fortunately, I don’t have to use it because of my AppleTV. I don’t have to deal with any annoying advertisements either. Additionally, this projector doesn’t have a higher refresh rate than 60p.

The manufacturers appear to prioritize catering user data and selling advertisements to enhance their financial performance rather than focusing on hardware development.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/01/10/apple-television-could-be-antidote-for-disturbing-tv-trends/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/202...uture-loaded-with-unwanted-software-gimmicks/

Been wondering what ai on tv was about.
Thanks for posting the excellent ars technica article.