Even assuming that the lack of processing power on the TV is a correct theory, your comment misses the point here. The issue is not about the intent of the man

Even assuming that the lack of processing power on the TV is a correct theory, your comment misses the point here. The issue is not about the intent of the manufacturer. Noble intent or not, the story is about what is enabled by this device. Any time you rely on noble intent of a 3rd party you are putting a lot of trust in them. Especially when those third parties can monetize your data without you ever knowing about it. Technology provides the tools for mass surveilance and globally undermining trust, but it also provides tools for removing the need for trust, and apparently this smart TV adopts a "just trust us" approach.