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ArsTechnica: Ads and tracking infiltrated TVs. Now they’re coming for monitors. (arstechnica.com)
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[–] DScratch@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Or, as is the case with my Samsung monitor, they have Bluetooth always on.

Conjecture: This, I believe, is so it can find and talk to other Samsung devices that ARE connected to the internet and phone home.

[–] Whostosay@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's really just an impossible level of shitty. No LG or Samsung for me

[–] ptsdstillinmymind@lemmy.today 5 points 1 day ago

Yeah, wtf a monitor doesn't need Bluetooth or a wifi connection. I'm good I'll stick to the non brand names.