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@[email protected] to [email protected]English • 10 months ago

Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it’s only getting worse.

arstechnica.com

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Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it’s only getting worse.

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@[email protected] to [email protected]English • 10 months ago
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TV software is getting loaded with ads, changing what it means to own a TV set.
  • FiveMacs
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    22•10 months ago

    Ummm why even connect it at all…let the dumb thing stay offline

    • @[email protected]
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      11•10 months ago

      so your TV doesn’t bother you.

      Many TVs have a constant “no wifi connection” visual error if it’s not connected.

      • @[email protected]
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        2•10 months ago

        Take the stupid thing back.

      • DominusOfMegadeus
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        6•10 months ago

        It also bugs me to turn on voice recognition by connecting

        • TrenchcoatFullOfBats
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          5•10 months ago

          LET US LISTEN TO YOU IT WILL BE FINE.

          IGNORE ME!

        • @[email protected]
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          2•10 months ago

          deleted by creator

          • DominusOfMegadeus
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            2•10 months ago

            I can’t speak for all TVs of course, but from what I have seen, yes.

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