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Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her. [TheTopNews] Read More.49 mins ago - Your smart TV may be tracking everything you watch—Here’s how to stop it
The privacy setting most TV owners never change By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2026 Many smart TVs use ACR to track everything on your screennot just apps, but cable, gaming, and anything connected via HDMI. This data is used to build ad profiles and track your viewing habits, often with settings turned on by default during setup. You can limit tracking by turning off ACR and ad settings, reviewing privacy controls, or disconnecting your TV from Wi-Fi. Smart TVs have quietly become one of the most overlooked privacy risks in your home. A recent study found that many TVs are essentially taking digital snapshots of your screen every 15 to 60 seconds and capturing what youre watching. They dont just do it through streaming apps either, they capture screenshots via almost anything you have connected to your TV. This including cable boxes, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and even your laptop. Its happening through a technology called Automatic Content Recognition (ACR). And for most people, its turned on by default when you take your TV out of the box and plug it in. Heres whats actually going on, and more importantly, how to shut it down. What your TV is really doing behind the scenes ACR works like a constant identification system running in the background of your TV. But instead of only tracking what you watch through apps like Netflix or Hulu, its designed to recognize anything that appears on your screen, no matter the source. Heres how it actually works: Captures tiny visual fingerprints of your screen Matches them against databases Sends that data back to the manufacturer That means your TV can track: Streaming apps Live TV Gaming sessions Anything plugged in via HDMI In other words, your TV isnt just tracking what you stream. Its actually tracking everything you watch on that screen, regardless of where it comes from. Why companies are doing this Its important to realize that companies arent snapping screenshots of your TV to improving your viewing experience. Theyre doing it to collect your data. TV manufacturers are no longer just selling you a device so you can watch your favorite shows. Theyre actually building advertising businesses based on your viewing habits. That data they collect can then be used to: Target ads more precisely Sell aggregated viewing… [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago - Nominate for SN Best New Product
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- Consumer product safety recall roundup for May 1, 2026
Thermoses, baby toys, furniture, and more are part of this week's recalls By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2026 Recent notices from the CPSC, FDA and USDA FSIS cover everything from food containers and childrens products to medical fluids and salmonella-related food alerts. Thermos jars and bottles can eject stoppers Thermos is recalling about 8.2 million containers after reports that pressure can build inside and launch the stopper when opened. If perishable food or drinks sit in the container too long, the stopper can forcefully eject and cause serious impact and laceration injuries. About 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles were sold nationwide and online between 2008 and 2024. Consumers should stop using the recalled containers immediately and contact Thermos for a replacement stopper or replacement bottle. Thermos L.L.C., of Schaumburg, Illinois, is recalling Stainless King Food Jars with model numbers SK3000 and SK3020 made before July 2023, along with all Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles with model number SK3010. The stainless containers were sold in multiple colors and sizes, and the Thermos trademark appears on the side while the model number is printed on the bottom. The company said the recalled stoppers do not have a pressure relief in the center. The hazard Pressure can build up if perishable food or beverages are stored in the container for an extended period. When the consumer opens it, the stopper can shoot out with force, creating serious impact and laceration hazards. Thermos has received 27 reports of consumers being struck by an ejected stopper, including injuries that required medical attention. Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being hit in the eye. What to do Consumers should stop using the recalled food jars and bottles immediately. Thermos is offering a free replacement pressure-relief stopper for the recalled SK3000 and SK3020 food jars and a replacement bottle for the recalled SK3010 bottles. For the food jars, consumers will be asked to throw away the stopper and send Thermos a photo of the disposed stopper. For the recalled bottle, consumers will be asked to return it using a prepaid shipping label. Company contact Thermos says consumers can get help online at https://support.thermos.com or through https://www.thermos.com by clicking Contact Us or Recall Info, or by calling 662-563-6822 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through… [TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago
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