Smart Interactivity News Today

Just about everything connected to the internet tracks you — including your TV. Here's what you can do about it.

You have to think about tracking on your TV just like on a computer or phone. You may have welcomed a spy into your living room, but you can stop it.

To stop your smart TV from spying on you, disable ACR technology, block built-in cameras and turn off built-in microphones.

Geeks often ask for dumb TVs. But, as the CTO of Vizio recently explained, smart TVs are cheaper than dumb TVs. TVs are so cheap that manufacturers make their profit by tracking your viewing habits and selling ads.