As smart TVs become more prevalent in lounge rooms, it makes sense think about their security. And, as they also have embedded apps for accessing streaming video services, as we turn away from traditional terrestrial services, we can use a VPN to unlock more viewing options. NordVPN has released an Android TV version of their software to address those needs.

Dear Lifehacker, My boyfriend and I have moved in together, and we need a smart (ish?) TV that's good but cheap. I'm looking for something with great picture quality and online connectivity (with inbuilt apps) for under $1500. Does such a thing exist?

Just when we thought HD TVs couldn't get any cheaper, Soniq has slashed the price of its 55” Smart LED TV to just $699. The model runs on Android's Smart TV Cinavision platform and comes with inbuilt Wi-Fi, three USB ports and a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Not too shabby!

There are some impressive advances within the sleek lines of Samsung’s new TV line up, including the 65-inch Series 8 LED. A quad-core processor helps stream content faster and works alongside Micro Dimming tech to produce more detailed pictures. World-class motion clarity brings sport to life and Samsung’s unique Evolution Kit future-proofs your investment by letting you effectively upgrade your TV. Let's take a look.

With Samsung’s latest Smart TVs, you can flick through photos taken by your smartphone, listen to music from your laptop and watch videos saved on your tablet or cloud services like DropBox -- all wirelessly streamed to your big screen. You can also stream from your TV... Samsung’s Smart View app lets you stream live TV or even Blu-ray movies to your tablet or phone. Perfect for keeping the peace with your room-mates, kids or other half.

The evolution of Smart TVs isn’t about features you don’t need; it’s about easier access to the content you love. From catch-up TV apps and streaming Foxtel movies to TV show suggestions tailored to your viewing habits. With voice interaction, you can ask your 2013 Samsung Smart TV questions like “anything to watch?” and have S-Recommendation display your list. And your Samsung Smart TV isn’t just listening. Face recognition* helps it know you’re you.