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An ad giant wants to control your next TV’s OS
(arstechnica.com)
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FYI for those using DNS-based adblocking: I discovered that my AndroidTV box asks 8.8.8.8 when my local DNS server blocks a request.
I connected an old laptop with linux mint and put the TV always in HDMI mode. Problem solved.
Only if you mean the tv has no web access
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2449198-smart-tvs-take-snapshots-of-what-you-watch-multiple-times-per-second/
I disabled the wifi yes. I deleted the wifi config and cleared the password too.
Dang what an arseholes they are... I wish there was an easy way to flash it or spoof the update server or some shit that allowed us to change all this ill willed software..