App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50166453

Most “Smart” TVs use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR), essentially taking snapshots every 10+ms of what you watch and hear, then forwarding & selling that data to companies for ads, etc. I now feel it’s only a matter of time before this “feature” finds its way to our ever “smarter” PC monitors.

LG with the help of Windows is already installing adware when the right Device ID is detected.

☑️ To disable ACR on TV: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-tv/

  • lIlIlIlIlIlIl
    63·
    22 days ago

    If you’re still running Windows on a personal machine you’re honestly just asking for this shit now.

    Never been a better time to switch