Little bit of a PSA about
Smart TVs..
Automatic Content Recognition is now a thing. Ive had it hit my LG and Roku TVs.
What it does is allow the TV itself to scrape/view whatever you are watching, including apps and antenna, anything, report back what you are watching and sell/use that data.
Check your settings but also know this is now happening and as long as your TV has internet is probably gonna eventually happen regardless of settings.
#privacy
#SmartTvs
Asheville Charlie
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2025-12-18 18:40:38 UTC
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