Privacy & Ownership Archives

Serge Matta, LG Smart TV Tracking, and Who Is Responsible

October 21, 2026October 20, 2026 by Adrian Webb

Satirical living-room illustration of a person holding a remote and looking at a television displaying a large eye, with three cables running from the TV through toggle-like blocks to a glowing megaphone.

Serge Matta leads global ad sales at LG Ad Solutions, which can receive optional TV viewing information. That does not prove he designed LG’s tracking system or consent process.

LG TV Tracking: How to Fight Back Without Smashing the Screen

October 21, 2026October 14, 2026 by Adrian Webb

Satirical illustration of a person relaxing beside a large television displaying a watchful eye while a foreground hand pulls out a red power plug.

LG lets owners withdraw several optional tracking permissions, but the controls have limits. Here is what to disable and when to take the TV offline.

You Bought the Device. Why Does the Company Still Control It?

October 12, 2026 by Adrian Webb

Satirical illustration of a countertop household appliance on a red-orange table beside an abstract receipt, receiving a wireless signal from an oversized remote held by a hand entering from the right.

Buying a smart device may give you possession of the hardware without control over its essential features. Here is how accounts, subscriptions, cloud services, updates, and shutdowns redefine ownership—and how to protect yourself.