Post AViJgtLWzLGDK2mlG4 by asterism@ni.hil.ist
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 (DIR) Post #AVhZysBbRd6d2rmHlA by hackaday@hackaday.social
       2023-05-16T04:53:34Z
       
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       The TV is free, but it's going to cost you more than a little privacy.https://hackaday.com/2023/05/15/a-free-tv-with-a-catch-new-normal-or-inevitable-hardware-bonanza/
       
 (DIR) Post #AViJgtLWzLGDK2mlG4 by asterism@ni.hil.ist
       2023-05-16T13:25:44Z
       
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       @hackaday My question was what if I never connect it to the internet? I never connect my tv to the internet on principle and my "streaming device" is a linux computer so seems like they can't get anything on me then.Turns out if you do that they will charge you for the TV, Here is the relevant clause in their terms,"""The Product requires an Internet and Wi-Fi connections from third-party providers in order to be functional. Your Internet connection or data plan is subject to the fees, restrictions, terms and limitations imposed by your provider.  In order to use the Product and Services, You will:(a) Use the Product as the primary television in Your household;(b) Keep the Product connected to WiFi and internet; and(c) Not use any software on Your WiFi network that with advertising blocking capability.(d) Not make physical modifications to the Product or attach peripheral devices to the Product not expressly approved by Telly. Any attempt to open the Product’s enclosure will be deemed an unauthorized modification.If we discover that You are not abiding by the requirements above or have disconnected the Product from an internet connection or WiFi for more than short periods each month, You will no longer be able to use the Service and You must return any Products in your possession to Telly. Failure to return Products to Telly will result in Telly charging the credit card on file. If you do abide by the Terms of Service, your credit card will not be charged. """They are also trying to prevent people from reselling in the terms, and if you terminate your account with them you are supposed to return the product. Kind of wondering how they plan on enforcing that though.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWph5eoaQSR2LckMxE by Nuuskis@fosstodon.org
       2023-06-19T00:42:59Z
       
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       @hackaday Why there isn't a RasPi powered tv with FOSS smart software?