A Roku software update blocked antenna TV access without an internet connection, exposing how smart TV business models prioritize connectivity and data over basic broadcast functionality that should work offline by default.

  • DFX4509B@lemmy.wtf
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    17 hours ago

    If this is real, it’s not helped by the fact that they’re trying to put DRM in ATSC3 either.

    • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de
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      16 hours ago

      They aren’t trying, they already did it. ATSC 3 broadcasts are encrypted in a lot of cities in the US. The FCC should have never allowed that.