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LG TVs’ integrated ads get more personal with tech that analyzes viewer emotions (arstechnica.com)
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[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 55 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (3 children)

I find it highly likely that TVs will soon cease to function without an internet connection, complete with some BS explanation about protecting your privacy or security.

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 33 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I can't set my dryer to medium heat unless I do so with an app over the internet even though the controls exist to do it on the unit. I bought a window AC unit and the only remote control is an app - thankfully I was able to put that on a subnet with no internet gateway and it still works.

[–] KnightontheSun@lemmy.world 43 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Name them. Bosch does this with some functions too. I bought the model below and didn’t care about delayed start or whatever. I am not loading your app!

I swear we need to start some appliance hacking clubs or something to sidestep this crap.

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 4 days ago

It's an LG dryer.

I'd have to go look up the window unit. Its almost certainly a white labeled OEM who's advertised brand no longer exists, though.

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 13 points 5 days ago

such things should be brought back to the store as defective

[–] superkret@feddit.org 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Why did you buy those devices?

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 4 days ago

Neither mentioned a network connection was required. The AC unit didn't mention it at all, and consumer reports mentioned the dryer had "smart features" and an app but never said basic controls were locked behind a network connection

[–] xavier666@lemm.ee 5 points 5 days ago

complete with some BS explanation

"For child safety!!!111"

[–] pc486@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

Broadcast TV is already going that way. ATSC 3 requires an internet connection to get decoding keys. For your protection, of course.