Microsoft today opened a fantastic new store within its larger Microsoft Store just in time for the good cheer of the holiday season. That store is called “Scroogled,” and it is your go-to source for the Google-hating loved ones in your life. Buy an anti-Google coffee mug or anti-Google shirt and show you really care […]
Think you’re safe from prying eyes when you turn off your computer or smartphone and flip on the TV? That might not be the case if you have a recent LG Smart TV, according to a UK blogger called DoctorBeet. He noticed that his new HD set was sending private data, regardless of whether a (rather hidden) toggle called “Collection of watching info” was turned on or off. In scanning through his router logs, DoctorBeet noticed that TV station metadata was transmitted (albeit to a server that appears inactive) each time he changed the channel. More insidiously, even the names of files on USB keys he inserted were being sent — including one he changed to “Midget_Porn_2013.avi” to prove a point. That appears to go beyond what we saw with its Cognitive Networks hookup, which was supposed to supply more features to users, not advertisers. We contacted LG, who made the following statement:
We’re looking into this now. We take these claims very seriously and are currently investigating the situation at numerous local levels since our Smart TVs differ in features and functions from one market to another. We work hard to get privacy right and have made this our top priority.
They said it could take another 48 hours to actually confirm or deny what’s going on — so, naturally, as soon as we know, you’ll know.
[Image Credit: DoctorBeet’s Blog]
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, LG
Via: Y Combinator blog
Source: DoctorBeet’s Blog
Ideas in advertising sometimes go crazy. This was the case way back in time, and it always will be. One possibility is when an ad shows us the product as something completely different—like in these twelve vintage ads. The result can be funny or weird (you decide). And don’t hesitate to add your own favorites from this genre in the discussion below!
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Everybody hates malware. It’s scary—all your personal information could be exposed! It’s annoying—all your data could disappear! It’s confusing—none of your friends really know how it works! This is why fake malware is the best new way to play hooky.
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In June, word surfaced that Twitter was working on location-based advertisements, something that would accompany keyword targeting and give advertisers more overall options. Today the microblogging website announced more good news for those advertising on the service — increased mobile targeting options based on devices, mobile operating system, and Wi-Fi connectivity. There’s also granular reporting […]
It’s party time, ladies and gentlemen. Exactly one month after announcing the move, Google has updated its terms of service, allowing the company to use your profile information in ads. That means your face, name and personal details will start popping up all over your network. Yay!
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Autonomous quadcopter drones aren’t all about flying into dangerous areas where humans fear to tread. Besides being disposable, they also make for perfectly precise pint-sized pilots, as this Lexus ad entitled Amazing In Motion demonstrates. When you watch it, keep in mind that not a single quadcopter in the commercial was faked through CGI—they’re all real drones flying in perfect precision.
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Samba TV, formerly known as Flingo, today released a slew of apps for Sony devices, including Bravia TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, and Blu-ray Home Theater devices patched into Sony Entertainment Network. The apps detect what is playing on your connected smart TV and automatically push related interactive content, which can then be accessed on second-screen […]
Twitter‘s per-click ad value has increased by 300% since last year, an Adobe report shows. In Q3 2012, revenue-generating websites earned on average $0.11 for every link click-through from Twitter; in Q3 2013, that figure was $0.44. That revenue-per-visit (RPV) is by far the highest-percentage per-click revenue growth for the period for any social network, […]
Instagram‘s first ad ran on Friday as promised, confirmed the image sharing company with PCWorld this weekend. The ad represents the inaugural insertion of a permanent advertising program for the app. It depicts a high-end watch by fashion designer Michael Kors, in situ with a gold-leafed coffee mug, some colorful comestibles, and a travel-related photo […]
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