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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (www.notebookcheck.net)
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An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

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[–] 11 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 child)

TVs shouldn't get internet…

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  • [–] 1 point 7 hours ago (1 child)

    Of course they should. But you should be able to control what it does with that connection.

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  • [–] 3 points 7 hours ago (1 child)

    A TV just needs to be a dumb display and nothing more.

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