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We need a list of products we can buy without worrying about telemetry or advertising. (lemmy.ml)
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It is so difficult to find modern electronics without telemetry and ads. Smartphones, laptops, TVs, home routers, security cameras, cars, game consoles, e-readers, projectors, 3D printers, fitness trackers, speakers, and even some printers. Why can’t customers be free from this data collection and advertising? It’s not that we don’t care about it. There simply aren’t many alternatives, and the few that do exist are either more expensive or offer fewer features. Seriously, we need a list of products we can buy without worrying about telemetry or advertising.

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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 hours ago

Look for devices that you can swap the software on

[–] taco_shale032@lemmy.ml 14 points 22 hours ago

Buying “dumb” products is probably the easiest solution to this problem.

[–] RodgeGrabTheCat@lemmy.ca 9 points 22 hours ago

Smartphone - Pixel with GrapheneOS or wait for a Moto with GrapheneOS.

Laptop - Used Thinkpad and install Linux.

Cars - Buy old and used or remove the cell antenna.

Fitness Trackers - GadgetBridge can be flashed onto some trackers. There could be other OSs.

Speakers - wired, I have a small pair for my laptop. There has got to be larger ones with good sound.

Printers / TVs / 3D Printers - do these not work without a network connection? Not saying they do but maybe an option.