App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50166453

Most “Smart” TVs use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR), essentially taking snapshots every 10+ms of what you watch and hear, then forwarding & selling that data to companies for ads, etc. I now feel it’s only a matter of time before this “feature” finds its way to our ever “smarter” PC monitors.

LG with the help of Windows is already installing adware when the right Device ID is detected.

☑️ To disable ACR on TV: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-tv/

  • marighost@piefed.socialEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    Nono, they didn’t want LG competing against their own spyware bloat “promoted partner marketing.” Only Microsoft is allowed to give you ads!

    And, yknow, the preinstalled bullshit that comes with HP, Dell, Lenovo…