• @tal
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    2 months ago

    Cars have cell radios now and transfer data about you using those.

    I would imagine that as long as it can generate enough of a return for it to make financial sense, manufacturers of other devices might start doing so at some point.

    • Dabjulmaros
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      52 months ago

      Imagine if your tv only worked if it can phone home so you couldnt just rip the chip off or mangle the antena.

    • Yer Ma
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      2 months ago

      Did you reply to the correct comment? I’m not sure what that has to do with mine?

      Edit: oh, you mean we might not have a choice about it connecting soon? I hadn’t thought about that because that is not a current reality. But, that is a terrifyingly possible future