• tal@lemmy.today
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      7 months ago

      Cars have cell radios now and transfer data about you using those.

      I would imagine that as long as it can generate enough of a return for it to make financial sense, manufacturers of other devices might start doing so at some point.

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        7 months ago

        Imagine if your tv only worked if it can phone home so you couldnt just rip the chip off or mangle the antena.

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        7 months ago

        Did you reply to the correct comment? I’m not sure what that has to do with mine?

        Edit: oh, you mean we might not have a choice about it connecting soon? I hadn’t thought about that because that is not a current reality. But, that is a terrifyingly possible future