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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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[–] 12 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

Unless you're buying a commercial screen of some kind, you can't really buy dumb TVs anymore, at least not from the major brands.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (5 children)

    You can still buy dumb TVs you just have to search for them. You can also go off brand and get a dumb TV from a brand like sceptre.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    I searched and couldn't find a modern OLED from a reputable brand that didn't have "smart" features.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 weeks ago

    I just went to the Sceptre website, they have non-smart TVs listed. You just have to look at the listings. I'm sure there are other brands, I've just had good luck with Sceptre so I stopped looking.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    The only thing close I can think of are TVs made for hospital or retail screens.

    They have all the garbage removed I understand.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    They're also typically low quality screens and much more expensive.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago

    Okay, the couple I’ve seen are pricier but seem to be the same screens, just without the bullshit that these companies make data or service provision money off.

    I won’t argue with it though, I’d have to look further.

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