So… next step is to cut it’s wifi antenna and fill the ethernet port with superglue? Tech is amazing /s
Comment on LG Update Installs Unremovable Microsoft Copilot on Smart TVs, Ignites Backlash
PineRune@lemmy.world 1 month agoThe new problem is AI running on the TV taking the images sent to it and processing those separately from everything else, and using that to see what you’re doing and watching.
real_squids@sopuli.xyz 1 month ago
SuiXi3D@fedia.io 1 month ago
Open it up and desolder the networking chip. It's the only way to be sure. Hope you've got a heat gun!
Engywuck@lemmy.zip 1 month ago
Just use a DNS blocker ffs.
flightyhobler@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Sadly not a magic fix
Engywuck@lemmy.zip 1 month ago
Why not? That plus a good router forcing all DNS queries to you server of choice (e.g., Asus+Merlin) is the way to go.
flightyhobler@lemmy.world 1 month ago
I take it you never heard of hard coded IP adresses and DoH/DoT.
skeezix@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Have you been reading? Don’t connect your tv to wifi.
PineRune@lemmy.world 1 month ago
You’ll have to rip the networking chip out pretty soon to stop them from sniffing out and connecting to WiFi or other devices connected to the internet.
Warl0k3@lemmy.world 1 month ago
They aren’t including hardware capable of brute forcing WPA2 in a TV.
cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 1 month ago
That’s only an issue if someone’s still running an open network near you.
PancakesCantKillMe@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Some tvs will attempt to connect with another and use its internet link if available. Samsung tries this.