Telly’s "free" ad-based TVs make notable revenue—when they’re actually delivered

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/01/tellys-free-ad-based-tvs-make-notable-revenue-when-theyre-actually-delivered/

The LA startup said it would ship "millions" of TVs by 2024.

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bobo1900@startrek.website · 6 pts · 192d

Let's maybe not? Do people really want more ads in their homes?

Dry_Monk@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 192d

Owners cannot disable tracking or cover up the secondary screen (or they have to pay for the TV, which Telly claims is worth $1,000),

Tactically, I'm curious about how they'd actually enforce this.

cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de · 3 pts · 191d (1 reply)

I can't believe anyone would want one. TVs are fairly cheap now, it's just not worth getting a free spyware filled one. It probably uses the lowest quality LCD panel they can find.

If you watch your local classifieds, you can find used TVs for practically nothing.

Rekall_Incorporated@piefed.social · 1 pts · 191d

They claim to have a somewhat well spec'd panel (at least superficially):

Telly is a 55” 4K HDR smart TV with a built-in 6-driver soundbar and Smart Screen. The dimensions of Telly are 48” width x 41” height x 3.5” depth. Telly ships with 2 leg stands that are 44” apart. If you want to wall mount Telly, you can use a standard 400 x 400 vesa mount that supports approx 65 lbs.

Of course no details on what they mean by HDR or even what technology is used by the panel. :)