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This is one of the reasons why I've never connected mine to a network. All features thankfully work fine OOB, and I don't see any ads, but I fear that updating
by imiric 4y ago
This is one of the reasons why I've never connected mine to a network. All features thankfully work fine OOB, and I don't see any ads, but I fear that updating it would only harm the UX, not improve it.
The fact a premium TV shows ads is appalling. Does LG really need to sacrifice their brand reputation just to get that advertising revenue? Whoever is calling the shots for this decision should be fired.
- ssl232 4y agoOnce Microsoft started putting ads in the Windows start menu all bets were off.
- parineum 4y agoI update via USB. Features do get added that improve the experience but I think that's probably and edge case because I'm using the VRR and HDR heavily as a PC monitor. I haven't had any issues except that I can't turn off bluetooth advertising and, every now and then, a neighbor tries to pair.
- javajosh 4y agoReputation isn't what it used to be. Which tech news org is willing to risk the wrath of LG, losing early access, losing invitations to events. Money can buy reputation, so as long as the revenue from ads exceeds the cost to repair reputational damage, this will continue. This is also a case where the manufacturer takes advantage of the unstable software Zeitgeist to gaslight users into thinking this is just how things are now, it's normal and natural and if you don't like it you're old/disruptive/weird.