Mmastodon CultureTelevision first seen 1 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #7
People are smashing their smart TVs over privacy snooping
Original: ‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV https
The Guardian speaks to people so unsettled by data collection on their internet-connected televisions that they have ditched them — one described throwing a rock through the screen as satisfying. Smart TVs routinely track viewing habits and gather personal data for advertising, prompting some owners to switch back to 'dumb' screens or block their TVs' Wi-Fi access. The piece taps into wider frustration with tech companies embedding surveillance into everyday household devices.
Why now: Smart TV data collection is a growing privacy concern, and stories about abandoning connected devices resonate widely.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 1 d ago to 1 d ago.
Evidence
- ‘It was so satisfying when I threw a rock through the screen’: the people sick of being spied on by their smart TV https://www. theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2 026/oct/20/smart-tv-television-dumb-wifi-techies-privacy # Television # TelevisionRadio # Culture # Television #… · theguardian_us_technology@halo.nu · 1
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