Sometimes this is the nature of electrical objects.
There are times when my PC has done this. It's ultimately (likely) a power supply issue, or a "feature".
They also don't need "smart" anything to track you, as we have had instances of their information gathering capabilities in older TVs too.
People saying "don't get a smart TV" are also not living in 2023, as you just won't be able to anymore. Some people also care about their viewing experience.
"Smart" TVs are the only TVs being manufactured now. You can't reverse the tide, but you can stem the flow by putting protections in place both physically and legally.
Also reminder: Even old school flip phones could listen in on you. Didn't require a smart phone for that.
Sometimes this is the nature of electrical objects.
There are times when my PC has done this. It's ultimately (likely) a power supply issue, or a "feature".
They also don't need "smart" anything to track you, as we have had instances of their information gathering capabilities in older TVs too.
People saying "don't get a smart TV" are also not living in 2023, as you just won't be able to anymore. Some people also care about their viewing experience.
"Smart" TVs are the only TVs being manufactured now. You can't reverse the tide, but you can stem the flow by putting protections in place both physically and legally.
Also reminder: Even old school flip phones could listen in on you. Didn't require a smart phone for that.