I hear you on the being behind the times, technologically speaking. Im that way too. Im not paranoid or anything, but I dont appreciate how invasive these devices are. The potential for spying is definitely there. I dont have a smart TV, nor will I be purchasing one. I have one desktop computer, and my 'smart' phone is pretty dumb by everyone else's standards. Im happy with it that way. I also will not be buying one of those 'home' devices that you can talk to and connects everything. No thanks.