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Hisense TVs force owners to watch intrusive ads when switching inputs, visiting the home screen, or even changing channels — practice infuriates consumers, brand denies wrongdoing (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] GreenShimada@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago (2 children)

"Brand denies wrongdoing"

Of course. "Use is consent to the user agreement."

They could get you to swear eternal fealty to Lord Xenu, Alien God of the Universe in the user agreement that you consent to by connecting the TV to the internet.

[–] ilinamorato@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

No, this is different. They're not saying "we're allowed to," they're saying "we didn't do it":

In no circumstance did the test affect the standard functionality of the device nor did it limit access to its main features. The users could and can continue to normally use all HDMI inputs, external devices, consoles, subscription streaming apps, or standard broadcasts without any type of interruption or obligation to watch advertisements.

Which is totally believable. /s

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

I believe this is roughly the premise of the Humancentipad South Park episode.