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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 17 MIN

Episode 20: Minority Report on the Big Screen - How Your CTV Predicts Your Every Move

from Burn Notice: The Smoke Signal Podcast · host James W

In Minority Report, Tom Cruise dodged holograms and predictive ads that knew him better than he knew himself. Sound familiar? Today’s Connected TVs (CTVs) are doing the same thing — tracking what you watch, when you watch, and even who’s in the room. In this episode of Burn Notice: A Smoke Signal Podcast, Ian and Ainsley light up the grill on James W's writings on how CTVs collect and share your viewing habits, why advertisers treat your living room like a real-time surveillance hub and what tools and tactics can smoke-proof your home theater setupBecause the future of TV isn’t just about what you watch — it’s about what your TV knows about you.

In Minority Report, Tom Cruise dodged holograms and predictive ads that knew him better than he knew himself. Sound familiar? Today’s Connected TVs (CTVs) are doing the same thing — tracking what you watch, when you watch, and even who’s in the room. In this episode of Burn Notice: A Smoke Signal Podcast, Ian and Ainsley light up the grill on James W's writings on how CTVs collect and share your viewing habits, why advertisers treat your living room like a real-time surveillance hub and what tools and tactics can smoke-proof your home theater setupBecause the future of TV isn’t just about what you watch — it’s about what your TV knows about you.

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