Kimi K2.5 is even a multimodal model, I can’t wait to connect it to my clawdbot

I know there's a (deleted) question about this already. But It's already almost a year old.

So I want to know if there are some good modern non-smart TVs. Something like OLED or QLED. But completely non-smart. E.g. without any applications/internet coonection/hidden mics, all that stuff. Just like a monitor. At least are there any good manufacturers?

Hi,

We're starting to research getting a new TV which has stirred up some privacy questions. After reading that companies like Vizio make twice the cost of a TV selling owner's watch data, I began wondering if all TV and streaming interface companies (Roku, Shield, Amazon Fire, Apple, etc) do the same. I found that the built in intelligence means that they can detect the content regardless of how it's streamed (via OTA, streaming platform, or even via Plex/Emby/Jellyfin).

So, here are my questions:

1. Do all manufacturers collect this data? Are some worse than others?

2. Assuming everyone collects data now, can one completely turn off this data collection?

3. What's the best way of preserving a modicum of one's privacy in terms of watch data?

I've read that, for instance, you can sort of turn off Roku's collection data but that it still gathers some data about apps installed, and more.

I'm curious what the best options are for privacy. Currently, we have a Vizio TV & they've been quite transparent about their data collection (which is both good and a little unsettling). I actually unplugged the Ethernet cable (I do periodically reconnect to check for updates) so it's not connected and we only use our Apple TV 4K for our streaming needs, since I think they are better than most about privacy. We rarely, if ever, use the built-in streaming on our TVs anyway - they have often been slower in our experience than their standalone counterparts (Roku TV has been slower than the Roku stick, for instance).

I know this is an unusual question but it seemed to fit cord cutting since we've not had cable in over a decade and it crosses multiple TV and streaming platforms. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks so much!

Hey privacy folks, I wanted to share a recent experience that really opened my eyes to how invasive our "smart" devices can be. Last week, I was watching a show on my new smart TV when I noticed something weird in the settings menu. Turns out, my TV had been collecting data on everything I've watched, when I watched it, and for how long. It even had my location data! I did some digging and found out this is pretty common with smart TVs. They use a technology called Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to track viewing habits and sell that data to advertisers. Crazy, right? Here's what I did to lock things down:

1. Disabled ACR in the TV settings (it was buried deep in the menus)

2. Turned off the TV's internet connection entirely

3. Started using a separate streaming device (Roku) with stricter privacy settings

Now I'm paranoid about all my other "smart" devices. Has anyone else had similar revelations? What steps have you taken to protect your privacy at home? Also, does anyone know if there are any truly privacy-respecting smart TVs out there? Or is that just an oxymoron at this point? Stay vigilant, everyone. Big Tech is always watching!

71 years ago today Admiral introduced the first home color television set for $1,175. That's $13884 in todays money. Why haven't the cost of tvs, cell phones and other cutting edge tech risen in price at the same rate as things like homes, healthcare and food?