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From: Dave Garland
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:50

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On 8/23/2018 12:58 PM, Jorgen Grahn wrote:

> My TV set broke down last week. I may want to replace it, but I
> don't understand the feature set of the current models.  What's a
> "SmartTV" and do I want one?  Etc.
> 
It connects to the Internet. It can show things like YouTube and 
Netflix without involving a(nother) computer, and may even have its 
own built-in camera and microphone.

It probably also spies on you and tells its masters about your viewing 
habits. Like other Internet Of Things critters, it may open your LAN 
to other malignant access as well. Don't count on timely software updates.

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From: Dave Garland <dave.g...@wizinfo.com>
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Subject: Re: The extinct tech you forgot existed
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