I do not really have a body for this. I was not aware that this is a thing and still feel like this is bs, but maybe there is an actual explanation for HDMI Forum's decision that I am missing.

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[–] DFX4509B@lemmy.wtf 12 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Assuming they don't start using meshnet to spy on you anyways.

[–] colournoun@beehaw.org 8 points 5 months ago

Up The (soldering) Irons!

[–] Kevlar21@piefed.social 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Don’t give them any ideas

[–] DFX4509B@lemmy.wtf 5 points 5 months ago

That's actually already a thing potentially, TV and even appliance makers have been fielding using meshnet tech to spy on users regardless of if they're connected to the web or not for a while now.

[–] SlurpingPus@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Too late, TVs have apparently been known to connect to open WiFi networks if they find any.

[–] wolfinthewoods@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 months ago

Fuck smart TVs, I have a 13" CRT that I'm happy with and doesn't need a damn internet connection