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Seriously? Literally every appliance that demands an internet connection and use of an app does this. That's why the cheapest products on the market are designed to need apps and connectivity, the prices are subsidized by the assumption of ad data to sell. Been like this for years.

Lovey example: https://frescocooks.com/platform/marketing-and-engagement

Air Fryers selling data: https://abc7news.com/post/certain-air-fryers-app-connected-a...

Student in NZ protesting it: https://www.consumer.org.nz/consumer-rights-and-campaigns/da...

Hope your TV isn't connected to the internet: https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/tv-spying-yes-h...

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