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LG monitor asking about ad tracking preferences (x.com)
submitted 2 months ago by 1984@lemmy.today to c/technology@lemmy.world
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It. Is. Never. Enough.

You paid hundreds of dollars for a new monitor, but it doesn't matter. More ads, more profits.

I hate it.

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[–] folekaule@lemmy.world 75 points 2 months ago (2 children)

This needs to go viral and be posted in reviews for every monitor with this "feature". Heck, make a convenient warning icon indicating "adware" for such reviews so I can scroll past them faster.

No way I'm risking buying a TV or monitor from LG after seeing this. It would go right back in the box to be returned.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 6 points 2 months ago

Once it's established as a way to make money, everyone will add it.

Don't be surprised to see it added to the GPUs at the output level, just in case you think any screen manufacturers will hold out.

[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The warning icon should be a purple monkey.

[–] tempest@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You know I've not seen a bonzibuddy in a long long time.