Lets talk about piracy
How possible is it to obtain a device that records HDMI input? Wouldn't that make ripping media from services like Netflix a walk in the park? Why isn't this being done right now by everyone?
It's encrypted.
There was a new 'unbreakable ' DRM that failed and that was cracked last September.
People always find a way.
You can't due to HDCP or whatever
>>52416467
You're talking about unauthorized copying, NOT piracy.
https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/words-to-avoid.html#Piracy
Google "capture cards".
Root your smart TV. Shit's easy, especially on Samsungs.
>>52417053
>You can't due to HDCP or whatever
Hardware HDCP removers can be bought for under $20
>>52416467
>Why isn't this being done right now by everyone?
HDMI capture cards are not cheap. $80 or more
Also you lose quality by transcoding
>>52416467
How the fuck do people rip 1080p shows and movies?
>>52417115
Huh, didn't know that, thanks
>>52417099
apart from nobody actually has a smart tv
>>52417542
You haven't bought a new television in the past 5 or 6 years?