I do own a smart TV, but it's never been connected to the internet. I have a Pi as a media centre. B

I do own a smart TV, but it's never been connected to the internet. I have a Pi as a media centre. But the prices on non-smart TVs is actually MORE than the 'smart' ones

Onihikage•7/1/24, 1:13 PM

because if it dies I'll rebuild the damn thing if I have to

PPez not even the owner could get it unlocked we HAD to call customer service

KamquatOP•7/1/24, 1:14 PM

Yeah bugger that noise. I like my stuff being mine

Pez•7/1/24, 1:15 PM

it seems the asian cars are pretty decent about not having this shit by-default

KKamquat I do own a smart TV, but it's never been connected to the internet. I have a Pi ...

Onihikage•7/1/24, 1:15 PM

The data collection subsidizes the cost of the smart TVs. Problem is even the expensive TVs still have obnoxious data collection.

OOnihikage The data collection subsidizes the cost of the smart TVs. Problem is even the ex...

KamquatOP•7/1/24, 1:15 PM

Thankfully I haven't run into one that refuses to work without being online... yet.

KamquatOP•7/1/24, 1:15 PM

I'd not be shocked if that happens eventually though

Pez•7/1/24, 1:16 PM

i remember the first time i bought a video game and it just had a cd key with no disc

Pez•7/1/24, 1:16 PM

god i was so fucking mad

KamquatOP•7/1/24, 1:16 PM

I think Skyrim was the first game I bought like that

PPez it seems the asian cars are pretty decent about not having this shit by-default

Onihikage•7/1/24, 1:16 PM

I mean...

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Cars and their privacy and security concerns

KamquatOP•7/1/24, 1:16 PM

it was a Steam key

OOnihikage [*I mean...*](https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/categories/ca...

Pez•7/1/24, 1:17 PM

i'm talking about the car deciding to not work because it is stupid

Pez•7/1/24, 1:18 PM

not just having too much computer in general

Pez•7/1/24, 1:18 PM

if you want a car without much computer buy one pre-2015 or suffer

Onihikage•7/1/24, 1:18 PM

Oh, in that regard I've seen stuff even in China with insane anti-theft features

PPez what's weird is spending $100k on a BMW that locks you out and makes you spend 8...

antheas•7/1/24, 1:19 PM

Jacking up a car?

antheas•7/1/24, 1:19 PM

https://youtube.com/shorts/N-9UQgA9R8s

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OOnihikage Oh, in that regard I've seen stuff even in China with insane anti-theft features

Pez•7/1/24, 1:19 PM

yeah it doesn't mean it won't happen

antheas•7/1/24, 1:19 PM

How to out you can't afford a bmw

PPez if you want a car without much computer buy one pre-2015 or suffer

KamquatOP•7/1/24, 1:19 PM

Yepppp

KamquatOP•7/1/24, 1:20 PM

I don't need the ability to video chat while driving, or for my car to auto order pizzas, thanks. I carry a phone if I need that crap

Onihikage•7/1/24, 1:20 PM

like someone left an e-scooter kinda sticking out in the road, and if a good samaritan tries to roll it forward out of the way, it'll play a little siren and try to back up on its own to get back to its original position