Hardware Pricing Strategy: Modern smart TVs are priced affordably not due to hardware cost reductions, but because of a shift in revenue streams Smart TV Data Collection and Shifting Business Models.
Data Monetization: The low hardware cost is offset by data collection practices, shifting the business model from one-time sales to ongoing data value extraction.
Industry Context: This model is not unique to LG; it reflects a broader industry trend where consumer electronics manufacturers leverage user data to subsidize hardware costs.