LG's TV business is heightening focus on selling ads and tracking.

LG’s TV business is heightening focus on selling ads and tracking.

  • @[email protected]English
    40•2 months ago

    Step 1. Buy “smart” TV on sale
    Step 2. Use the money saved to buy/build a streaming box of your own choosing
    Step 3. Never ever connect the fucking TV to the internet

    • @[email protected]English
      22•2 months ago

      I’ve heard it will hop open networks to try to update. Doesn’t sound that farfetched in 2024. If you’re really concerned, you could disable the wireless adapter…

      • @[email protected]English
        31•2 months ago

        Not many people run open networks these days. I would be more worried about the things creating a mesh network to download ads from anyone who gave their TV internet access.

        • @[email protected]English
          7•2 months ago

          The local cable monopoly supplies modem/router/AP combos that broadcast unsecured WiFi hot spots. For “convenience” of its customers.

          Pre-submission edit: there may be an authentication page upon connecting to verify that you’re a legit customer. I’ve never tried it personally and have no intention on doing so.

      • @[email protected]English
        3•2 months ago

        I’m sure some do. I don’t have any evidence either way, though. Would be very interested if someone had some hard info.