More likely: There is a button on the remote to make users believe they have the ability to disable voice data relay to someone's remote servers.
What are the chances such TVs will have network controlled power-up capability? You only think you turned it off.
It's funny that people seem to be accepting always-on GSM network connectivity of the electronics in control of their cars, but oh my god, not the TV!
The TV can't drive you at 100MPH into a palm tree on remote command.
Just to be clear, I think 'smart TVs with network connected microphones' is a completely insane idea. Another on a long list of hanging offenses.
Dude. I stare at my TV. If it stares back, that's scary! And if it's listening to me!?!? All the time?
The messed up part is that ALL of our devices will soon be watching and listening to us. Our thermostats, our smoke detectors, our TVs, our phones ... I just installed a fancy internet connected lock on my door. In fact, I installed a fancy electronic toilet seat too... oh well.
Shit, I'm not. OnStar freaks me the fuck out; one of many reasons I'll never buy a GM car.