Why are TVs so cheap? Two reasons: improvements in the manufacturing process and good-old-fashioned spyware.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/01/smart-tvs-sony-lg-cheap/672614/
@jhpot Might go for one of these next: https://www.sharpnecdisplays.us/products/displays/m551 There's a slot for a RPI Compute module you can program yourself!
@jhpot Well, it probably won't be any time soon. Keeping the dumb TV until it breaks. :)
@adam this is a really interesting idea! Let me know how it goes for you...