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Own a Streaming Device? It's Probably Tracking You

Pretty much everyone's got a streaming device these days, whether it's a Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV or Chromecast. They make it super easy to binge your favorite shows across dozens of apps. But what ...

Is your Roku or Fire TV streaming device tracking you? It's possible - how I put an end to it

Streaming devices, such as Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts, collect personal data for various purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.
Ars Technica

Breaking down why Apple TVs are privacy advocates’ go-to streaming device

Every time I write an article about the escalating advertising and tracking on today’s TVs, someone brings up Apple TV boxes. Among smart TVs, streaming sticks, and other streaming devices, Apple TVs ...
ZDNet

Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how you can easily stop it

Roku, Fire, and Chromecast TVs may collect viewing, usage, and screen‑content data. You can disable or limit data collection via privacy/ACR settings. Full privacy requires disconnecting the TV from ...
Android Police

4 ways to safely and reliably use a streaming stick on public Wi-Fi

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...