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You Don't Own Your Smart TV. Here's Why.
Think you own the gadgets in your home? Think again. In this deep dive, we expose a hidden legal reality: the things you buy are secretly controlled by companies hundreds of miles away. Based on Konrad Duden's award-winning book "Digitale Sachherrschaft" (Digital Property Control), we reveal how manufacturers can remotely brick your devices—your car, fridge, or even a smart garage door—over a bad review or a missed payment. Duden, a legal scholar at Leipzig University, shows that property law is blind to software, leaving you with a shell of plastic and metal. We break down the shocking cases, from the 2017 Garagetor incident to the Renault battery scandal, and explain why the law can't save you. Watch to learn the truth about digital feudalism and what you can do about it.
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