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The problem is finding non smart TVs anymore. It used to be that WalMart would have a tv or two that were still just display devices but I haven't seen a non smart tv for sale in quite a while.

Honestly, I'm not a big one for regulation, but I think those TVs should have a large print notification somewhere that says they're spying on you - although people would probably accept the convenience tradeoff.

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> Honestly, I'm not a big one for regulation, but I think those TVs should have a large print notification somewhere that says they're spying on you

The warning should replace all the branding on the outside of the package, exactly like tobacco products in Europe.

It would be cool if we end up with an OpenWRT-type situation for Smart TVs. We establish some rooting procedures for some popular models, and then root it or replace the OS.

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