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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (www.notebookcheck.net)

submitted 3 days ago by schizoidman@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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cross-posted from : https://lemmy.zip/post/71045682

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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[–] PixeIOrange@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Tech is like bananas. They ripe at home until they get brown and disgusting.