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1. Testing Smart TV Tracking

   An investigation into how smart TVs collect and transmit user data back to manufacturers. This research examines the extent of telemetry in modern televisions, focusing on privacy implications and methods used for tracking viewer habits through Automatic Content Recognition (ACR).
   
   - The mechanics of background data collection within operating systems
   - Privacy risks associated with continuous monitoring
   - Differences in tracking practices across various major brands

   2026-07-16 Tags: smart tv, privacy, telemetry, acr, data collection, iot by klotz
2. California introduces age verification law for all operating systems, including Linux and SteamOS — user age verified during OS account setup

   California's Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) requires operating system providers to collect age information from users at account setup and transmit that data to app developers. This impacts Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux distributions, and Valve's SteamOS.

   2026-03-01 Tags: california, linux, shitheads, age verification, ab 1043, operating systems, steamos, age assurance, digital privacy, data collection by klotz

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