LG TVs start showing ads on screensavers _ r_gadgets

LG TVs start showing ads on screensavers _ r_gadgets

Author: Alan Shore and Denise October 22, 2024 Duration: 8:32
A recent announcement that LG TVs will display ads on their screensavers has sparked outrage among Reddit users. Many are concerned about the implications of this decision, arguing that it represents a violation of privacy and an intrusion into their personal space, especially considering that they paid full price for their TVs. Some users are exploring ways to block ads, such as using Pihole or ad blockers, while others are opting to use external streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV to avoid the ads altogether. Some users are even considering avoiding LG TVs entirely, switching to other brands, or going back to "dumb" TVs. The issue has raised broader concerns about the increasing commodification of personal time and the ongoing battle for digital privacy in a world where technology is increasingly integrated into every aspect of life.

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LMAO _ r_recruitinghell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:50
The sources consist of posts from the subreddit r/recruitinghell, a forum for employees to share stories about their experiences with recruiters and human resource departments. The posts primarily focus on negative exper…
Left the office & found the neighbors cat in my car [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:23
A Reddit user posted a photo of their neighbor’s cat that snuck into their car and rode with them to work. The user was delighted by the surprise but the cat looked decidedly unhappy about its "adventure." Redditors shar…
Free speech!! Ish… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:14
The Reddit thread on r/WhitePeopleTwitter satirizes a fake tweet by Donald Trump in which he argues it should be illegal for former presidents to criticize him or other former presidents. Many commenters point out the hy…
Everyone's favorite judge _ r_SipsTea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:41
Conversation on the subreddit r/SipsTea about a courtroom video of a judge dismissing a probable cause hearing for a man accused of possessing marijuana. The conversation centers around the vague language used by the arr…
How is she doing that_ _ r_blackmagicfuckery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:02
The sources discuss a video showcasing a performance by a quick-change artist. Many commenters on the Reddit thread are impressed with the artist's performance, noting the speed and seamless nature of the costume changes…
Just pretend to be asleep, and no one will suspect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:03
Reddit thread titled "Just pretend to be asleep, and no one will suspect." The comments are about a video of a cat attempting to sneakily reach a container of ice cream, and the users are reacting to the cat's behavior,…