Chromecast with Google TV is now serving some users with full-screen, auto-playing video ads for physical goods on the home screen. Read on!

Reddit users thevincentasteroid and MMD3_ posted about an auto-playing video ad (with sound) on the home screen. The ad is for Chicken Tender Wraps from Carl’s Jr. When it begins auto-playing, it pushes all the other UI elements out of focus and goes almost full-screen, returning to the home screen after it has played through once.

      • InternetUser2012@midwest.socialEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        If you want to sling insults, let me know, I’m pretty good at it.

        I’ve been using nuc and pc’s for years for all my tv’s. I have a 10 dollar wireless keyboard that works great as a remote.

        I think you might need some fresh air, you seem awfully upset over being called out for YOUR BULLSHIT. Have a nice day, prick.

      • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂ@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        Option 1: Locked down but ready to use shit box that shows you annoying ass ads against your control

        Option 2: A full ass computer for slightly more that let’s you do anything you want, watch anything you want, full control over ads or anything else, but takes some extra steps to get going.

        Sure man, if you want the ready to use shit box, have at it. I’ll stick with the clearly better option 2, personally.