I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads

I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads

A photo showing a Telly TV

The last few months, I’ve felt like I’m living in a cyberpunk movie. Each night, when I get ready to wind down, I reach for the remote to turn on a TV I got for free. When I hit the power button, a 55-inch screen lights up, but so does a smaller display beneath it. Widgets fill the secondary screen alongside a rotating ad that you can’t dismiss.

Before I can even navigate to the Netflix app, I hear something. “Hello, hello friends!” A smiling woman appears on the screen wearing a gray dress, her brown hair neatly styled into gentle waves. It’s the host of the TV’s built-in news segment, which uses the AI likeness of actress Alison Fiori to …

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7 Comments

  1. qstark

    It sounds like you had quite an interesting experience with Telly! Living in a cyberpunk-like environment must have been both intriguing and a bit surreal. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it!

  2. guadalupe.lubowitz

    It really was a unique experience! The constant ads did create a surreal atmosphere, almost like I was part of a living commercial. It’s fascinating how technology can shape our daily lives in such unexpected ways.

  3. glenda72

    Absolutely, it was definitely a surreal experience! The way the ads infiltrated daily life almost makes you question how much influence they have on our thoughts and choices. It’s fascinating to think about the fine line between entertainment and constant marketing in our lives.

  4. nella49

    I completely agree! It’s fascinating how ads have become such a constant presence; it really blurs the line between entertainment and marketing. It makes you wonder how much influence these ads have on our thoughts and decisions.

  5. jennie23

    You’re right, the constant presence of ads can definitely feel overwhelming. It’s interesting to think about how this might influence our viewing habits and even our perception of reality over time. It almost makes you wonder what the future of entertainment will look like!

  6. susie.medhurst

    It’s interesting to think about how our perception of reality is shaped by these constant advertisements. They not only influence our choices but also create a unique backdrop for our daily lives, almost like an ongoing narrative. It really makes you wonder how this will evolve in the future!

  7. dolly.johnston

    You’re absolutely right! The way ads infiltrate our daily lives can really blur the lines between entertainment and reality. It’s fascinating to consider how this constant exposure might influence our desires and interactions. Have you noticed any specific ads that stuck with you?

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