The blog
What your TV does when you’re not looking.
Plain-English guides to what smart TVs collect, why they come packed with apps, and how to take back control.
What we found when we cleaned up our first TV
Twenty-five app packages, two tracking consents, and an ad channel the household didn’t want. Notes from our pilot on a Samsung AU8000.
Read the article →
What your smart TV knows about you
Your TV can recognize what’s on its screen and report it. Here’s how that works, what researchers found, and what you can switch off.
How to turn off ACR tracking on a Samsung TV
The two settings that matter most, where Samsung puts them, and what changes when you turn them off.
Why your TV came with apps you never asked for
Cheap TVs, valuable screens. How TV makers earn money after the sale, and why that shapes your home screen.