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.

  • 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.