On: Smart TVs like Samsung, LG and Roku are tracking e...

[Scoundreller]

Or have a GPS and realize that it’s been 12 months since their last mandatory update and lock you out.

[Scoundreller → Scoundreller]

Changing your computer’s time to the past used to be a great way to prolong 30 day trials or pay-by-the-year software in the 386 and 486 days.

[SteveNuts → Scoundreller]

Why would you need a GPS for that?

[tristor → SteveNuts]

GPS provides high quality RTC signals. So the TV could update its time with high accuracy via GPS and countdown a timer.

[SmellyGeekBoy → tristor]

Thankfully the majority of people use their TV indoors.

[corint → SmellyGeekBoy]

All you need is to glimpse 1 satellite for a short while if you're looking for a roughly accurate time. You need 3 to get a position fix, but fewer will still give you the time.

[Scoundreller → SteveNuts]

I agree, Could use WWVW or whatever it’s called.