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bogwog on Sept 28, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: I spent $3k on a Samsung Smart TV and all I got we...

Besides complaining on the internet, what can consumers do about this? All the TV brands do the same thing, and those that don't simply haven't gotten around to pushing out the firmware update that enables ads.

CharlesW on Sept 28, 2022 | [–]

> Besides complaining on the internet, what can consumers do about this?

If you're willing to pay a bit more, you can buy commercial TVs/displays.

Amazon lists them under "Digital Signage > Commercial TVs & Displays", for example.

shahbaby on Sept 28, 2022 | [–]

Vote with your wallet.

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