Why are TVs so cheap?
Remember back in the day when a big flat-screen TV was a total luxury item?
Now, TVs come with a host of bells, whistles and smart features, and you can buy top-of-the-line models for a fraction of the price. What gives?
It’s all about the data. You already know your private information is worth big bucks. One way to stop greedy data brokers is by removing yourself from their people search sites.
Think about all your TV knows about you and your family. That data makes up for the low price of new televisions. Over time, this data farming recoups more money than they ever made on those sets.
Are you shopping for a TV? There are a lot of buzzwords and marketing terms to get you to spend more. Don’t fall for it.
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Remember back in the day when a big flat-screen TV was a total luxury item?
Now, TVs come with a host of bells, whistles and smart features, and you can buy top-of-the-line models for a fraction of the price. What gives?
It’s all about the data. You already know your private information is worth big bucks. One way to stop greedy data brokers is by removing yourself from their people search sites.
Think about all your TV knows about you and your family. That data makes up for the low price of new televisions. Over time, this data farming recoups more money than they ever made on those sets.
Are you shopping for a TV? There are a lot of buzzwords and marketing terms to get you to spend more. Don’t fall for it.
Your TV is spying on you — here’s how you can stop it
Kim Komando gives you advice on how to turn off tracking functions on Smart TVs, Netflix, Hulu, and other streamers.
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