Toshiba 65-Inch 4K Fire TV at $249 on Amazon: Hisense ACR Lawsuit Buyers Should Know
Hisense, a Chinese state-owned company, sells Toshiba-branded TVs with ACR technology that collects user data, facing lawsuits over privacy concerns.Summary
The article details that Hisense, a Chinese government-majority-owned company, manufactures Toshiba-branded 4K Fire TVs. These devices use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology to capture screen and audio data every 500 milliseconds, which is transmitted to servers in China. Hisense is involved in a federal class-action lawsuit alleging violations of privacy laws, including the Video Privacy Protection Act and the Federal Wiretap Act. The $249.99 Toshiba 65-inch model (model 65C350NU) offers AI upscaling and Dolby Vision support but lacks local dimming. Buyers are advised to disable ACR settings and understand the legal risks tied to Hisense's Chinese ownership. The article emphasizes that while the price is a deal, the legal and privacy implications are significant.
(Source：Techtimes)