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inari@piefed.zip to Enshittification@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

LG Isn't the Only TV Company Spying on You

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LG Isn't the Only TV Company Spying on You

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inari@piefed.zip to Enshittification@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago
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Whoops! Are you sure that you want to disable data collection on your TV? Walmart, Roku, and other TV companies sure would love for you not to. It may mean m...
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    Maybe change your WiFi password too. Why would they give up the opportunity to spy on you just because you pressed a special button?

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      Could you find the wifi antenna on the device you just want to use as a dumb device and just rip it out?

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      And hopefully no open WiFi networks or partner SSIDs in the area.

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        Or Samsung phones connected to your WiFi, or Samsung phones in general.

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