These TVs can capture and identify 7,200 images per hour, or approximately two every second. The data is then used for content recommendations and ad targeting, which is a huge business; advertisers spent an estimated $18.6 billion on smart TV ads in 2022, according to market research firm eMarketer.

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      7 months ago

      Cause it still works, doesn’t take up much space, and doesn’t really eat a whole lot just siting there.

      Also, 2 is one, 1 is none. Good to have a fall back in case hardware dies