People are vibe coding their way to better TVs
Users are using LLMs and open-source tools to 'vibe code' their smart TVs, removing bloatware, ads, and tracking software. These projects allow for custom interfaces and improved performance without requiring root access.
Why it matters
It highlights a growing consumer movement to reclaim control over hardware and software ecosystems that are increasingly cluttered with advertising.
Vibe coding has reached TVs. Social media is awash with posts from people using LLMs and open-source tools to remove ads and tracking, trim bloat so the OS runs faster, and even completely change the look and organization of their homescreens. While a lot of it is fun — one user turned their TV homescreen into a Pokémon town — I think there’s a level of frustration behind it, too. And TV companies should take notice.
[Media: https://twitter.com/gathint/status/2111379569030939102]
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