The article critiques smart TV manufacturers, particularly LG, for aggressive data collection and bloatware practices. It argues that companies treat purchased TVs more like leased services, using privacy-violating OS features and bundled advertising software to extract additional revenue from consumers.
Background
Smart TV privacy concerns have grown in recent years, with investigations revealing devices collecting audio, viewing habits, and personal data even when not actively in use.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Aug 29, 2026 at 03:32 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10