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Apple sues Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks
Blackwhitepanda said:Right move. What Prosser did, was not a rumor. It was stealing secrets. -
How to stop your LG or Samsung smart TV from tracking you
whitehusky said:chasm said:Thanks for this eye-opening article. This is a lot more information than I would have guessed smart TVs collect. We watch, but we are truly being watched as well.One alternative way to minimize this issue is to use the Apple TV hardware device rather than your smart TV's interface, which is usually ad-cluttered and poorly-designed anyway. The Apple TV's interface is far more pleasing and doesn't offer any direct ads, though it does show images and previews of shows for various services (including Apple TV+) at the top. This can beI don't have one of the brands profiled above, but it's likely that some degree of what's detailed in the article is probably happening with most other brands, or soon will be.
If you don't have an Apple TV box, get one. If you can't get one for some reason, disconnect your smart TV from the internet after first checking for a firmware update and allowing that if one is available. Most cable companies now offer services like Disney+ and Netflix (et al) through your cable service rather than you having to subscribe directly, and in some cases that works out cheaper (and consolidates those services into one bill).You can reconnect the TV to an internet connection on an annual basis to check for firmware updates, but I'd suggest leaving the TV "dumb" as much as possible for your situation.What Apple Collects: Apple collects data on your activity within the Apple TV app, including what you watch, features you use, content pages you view, notifications you interact with, and search terms. They also gather approximate location data, which is not used to identify users.How Apple Uses Your Data: This data is used to improve the Apple TV app, personalize your experience, and provide recommendations. Apple also uses this information for advertising in other apps like the App Store, Apple News, and Stocks to show relevant ads. Additionally, it helps in fraud prevention.
Apple emphasizes that their business model doesn't rely on selling targeted ads and that Apple TV shares less data with third parties compared to some other streaming devices.
The easiest and most direct fix is using your AppleTV without an account so there's no one to connect the harvested data with. It's not a requirement to have one. Good advice for other internet services as well, ie services from Google and Microsoft -
Courts say AI training on copyrighted material is legal
sunman42 said:22july2013 said:If everyone who writes a comment on this page will send a fee to Dr Seuss for learning from his books to read and speak, then I will pay attention to their views if they oppose AI learning from published sources. But if you aren't willing to pay everyone that you learn from, for every word that comes out of your mouth, then I don't see why AI should have to pay either. Next, are we going to charge aliens for learning English by reading the radio waves that are being sent into deep space?
But you’re on the right track on one thing: we should definitely start beaming Dr. Seuss books to the stars. -
Trump Mobile's made-in-US iPhone 17 competitor is really made in China
9secondkox2 said:AppleZulu said:9secondkox2 said:StrangeDays said:9secondkox2 said:Business-wise, makes sense for the family organization to do this. Capitalize on popularity and make some money.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2025/05/06/trump-organization-admits-president-still-controls-his-business-in-new-filing/ -
LA Apple Store looted during anti-ICE protests
"I will just take you back to last Thursday," Mayor Bass told KTLA. "Last Thursday, there was nothing happening in this town that called for the raids that took place on Friday. Nothing was happening. Nothing warranted the raids."
"If you remember, at the beginning of this administration, we were told that raids would be to look for violent criminals, people who had warrants," continued Mayor Bass. "But I don't know how you go from a drug dealer to a Home Depot. To people's workplaces, where they're just trying to make a living."
What's happened to America in just 3 short months? We've gone from a peaceful and welcoming country to one where the current administration is looking for an excuse to declare martial law and pit our military against its own citizens. This in NOT what was promised, and 100% NOT what I voted for.