Liberty, Justice, and Frall✝️ (@dub)
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This is one more example why you do not want a "smart TV" - you don't really own it. Or really, most any cloud-connected devices, most definitely including almost all current cars, phones, and appliances(!) that can be "upgraded" remotely! (BTW, I have been doing IoT for over 30 years, so I *know* this sort of control is NOT technically required - it's just legally required to keep customers legally chained as corporate slaves. Start disentangling yourself from these evil megacorps now, before it's too late - and yes, I know it's hard, I'm nowhere near done yet, either. But I *will* get free...) https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/disgraceful-messy-tos-update-allegedly-locks-roku-devices-until-users-give-in/