People Are Vibe Coding Their Way to Better TVs

Frustrated by intrusive ads, sluggish interfaces, and data tracking, smart TV owners are using AI coding tools and open-source projects to strip unwanted software from their televisions and build customized home screens. The Verge reports: Several vibe-coded TV-debloating projects exploded in popularity over the weekend. Cleanyourtv (known as tv-vibehack until the 19th), tv-detox, and dumbtv all claim to accomplish similar things – remove sponsored ads, debloat the TV so it runs faster, and block unwanted data collection that tracks what you’re watching – without hacking, or rooting, the TV.