LG TVs start showing ads on screensavers - eviltoast
LG’s TV business is heightening focus on selling ads and tracking.

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

  • MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.netEnglish
    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

    • Empricorn@feddit.nlEnglish
      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…

      • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        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.

        • MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.netEnglish
          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.

      • MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.netEnglish
        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.