Create Your Own TV Channel
Hey HackerNews'ers, I've built FreeTVz.com - a platform that transforms YouTube into a traditional TV experience. Here's what you can do: ◉ Create your own TV channels based on any topic or interest. ◉ Browse and watch over 100+ free curated channels across categories like History, Science, Tech, and more. ◉ Enjoy an ad-free experience, making your viewing uninterrupted and seamless. ◉ Rediscover the nostalgia of channel surfing, without endless scrolling or algorithmic feeds. I'd love for you to check it out and share your thoughts. Visit FreeTVz.com
Create Your Own TV Channel launched on October 31, 2024 with 13 votes, #1,025 of 5,185 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
FreeTVz.com is a platform that curates YouTube videos into traditional TV-style channels. Users can create custom channels around any topic or interest, browse over 100 pre-made channels in categories like History, Science, and Tech, and watch ad-free without algorithmic recommendations. The service emphasizes channel surfing and discovery without endless scrolling, offering an alternative viewing experience to standard streaming platforms.
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FreeTVz transforms YouTube into a traditional TV experience. Create your own TV channel or just watch pre-programmed channels across categories like History, Science, Tech & more! All powered by YouTube and completely Ad-free.
Transform YouTube into a traditional TV experience. Watch ad-free streaming channels in History, Science, and Tech, or create your own custom TV channel.
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