Remote control: Companies blur lines over who owns devices

To be honest, it is getting to the point where I don't trust any device or app that is connected to the internet, even for a minute, nor the companies that make or operate them. And this is not how I imagined the internet would be. It gets more like "1984" with "Brave New World" thrown in as well to keep the masses pacified.

to keep the masses pacified.

I'll be pacified when I can take soma and go to the feelies!

This is why you should buy a rootable android phone, get it rooted and install a custom software without internal manufacturer apps. Sure, you'll be missing some features but did you really need them? Only then will your phone truly be yours and free from remote controlling.

When you check the licences and agreements of software, hardware and other devices that you buy; you often find that you are really reliant on the manufacturers' permission to use them, with small print affirming that they have the right to change, withdraw, modify, collect data, etc.. Too bad that few of us really read the 30-50 page EULAs and other documents we receive, and just 'click' agree!

Microsoft Windows 10 no different....automatically "updates" your software and cannot be shut off. Meanwhile it is snooping around your system.