Subj : Smart TVs are spying on you :)
To   : Feoh
From : Tracker1
Date : Fri Jun 16 2023 11:07 am

 Re: Smart TVs are spying on you :)
 By: Feoh to All on Wed May 17 2023 02:38:36

Fe> So, your Smart TV, if you have it connected to the internet, is sending
Fe> packets every few minutes containing sampling pixel data on what you're
Fe> watching.

Fe> So even if you're watching a DVD or an old VHS tape, advertisers are
Fe> recording that and using that demographic data to sell you things.

Fe> I know I found this rather disquieting when I learned it.

Yeah, I have a temporary wifi I use for setup (when absolutely needed) that I shut down after.  I do use ShieldTV boxes on most of the TVs (one is still got a firetv on it). I also definitely don't want a tablet built into my fridge either.  It's kind of gross how much tech goes into modern appliances that's intentionally built of just enough quality to make it through the warranty period before failing, with no replacement options.

I don't like boxes that don't receive regular security updates. I use a custom OpnSense router with a commercial AP, along with pihole, and the only outside entry is via Wireguard.


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