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If you thought "smart" tvs couldn't get any shittier: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/walmart-buying-tv-brand-vizio-for-its-ad-fueling-customer-data/

Honestly, I just want a DUMB tv at this point. Don't show me a damn thing unless I install it.

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Adeptus 1y ago

"Smart" TV's remain dumb monitors if you don't connect them to an access point.

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Nice and Kind Vic 1y ago

An attached device that is connected can create a risk. Particularly with Samsung and Sony

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Adeptus 1y ago

That's repeating what I just said.

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Nice and Kind Vic 1y ago

Most people connect TVs to devices like Bluray players, Media streamers etc. These are attack vectors

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Adeptus 1y ago

Ah. Now I see what you meant.