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WhatTheZuck420 t1_jdxx9wu wrote

youtubeTV uses this to notify any device listening about what channel you're watching. they customize the "enjoy this moment of zen" oddball music (that it's music is a stretch) to signal what station is on.

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ender64 t1_jdyahbw wrote

Doesn't Google already know what channel each user is watching by simply tracking the app usage?

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WhatTheZuck420 t1_je0cnsn wrote

never stated it was for google's benefit. it's a reach around for their tech bros

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