They're probably bluffing to an extent, but just picture the dystopian scenario we're all heading towards: you're watching anything that's not {MegaCorporation

They're probably bluffing to an extent, but just picture the dystopian scenario we're all heading towards: you're watching anything that's not {MegaCorporation or Government}-Approved Content™ on your TV and all of a sudden the screen goes dark and displays an ominous message, "This device has been permanently disabled due to non-approved usage. It will be retrieved by authorized personnel in the following days. Failing to comply will carry a serious fine. Thank you." Then you say "McDonald's! I'm lovin' it!" out loud so you can unlock your phone and proceed to complain on X before you're swatted by the police for doing so.