Massive TVs with razor-thin frames, brilliant image quality, and streaming services built-in are more affordable than ever thanks to companies like Vizio and TCL. If you want a 65-inch 4K smart TV with HDR capability, one can be purchased for below $500 - a surprisingly low price for such a massive piece of technology, nonetheless one that's likely to live in your home for years before you upgrade.. But that low price comes with a caveat most people don't realize: Some manufacturers collect data about users, then sell that data to third-parties. That data can include what type of shows you watch, which ads you watch, your approximate location, and more. The link for this article located at BusinessInsider is no longer available. . Uncover the tactics utilized by producers to monetize information collected from budget smart televisions, raising concerns about personal privacy.. Smart TV Data Privacy, Affordable TVs, User Tracking, Consumer Electronics, Business Model. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
The Red Hat Linux distribution is turning 25 years old this week. What started as one of the earliest Linux distributions is now the most successful open-source company, and its success was a catalyst for others to follow its model.. Today’s open-source world is very different from those heady days in the mid-1990s when Linux looked to be challenging Microsoft’s dominance on the desktop, but Red Hat is still going strong. The link for this article located at TechCrunch is no longer available. . Celebrating 25 years of influence, Red Hat has reshaped open-source software and business. Its innovative subscription model shows open-source can succeed financially.. Red Hat Linux, Open Source Success, Linux History. . Brittany Day
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