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LG TVs and monitors said to surveil users and install bloatware without asking (www.notebookcheck.net)
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[–] grainOfSalt@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

They've learned nothing in 13 years https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/11/lg-smart-tv-snooping-extends-to-home-networks-second-blogger-says/

[–] tiramichu@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

On the contrary, they have learned a lot.

They've learned:

  • Spying and snooping is very profitable
  • The general member of the public is happy to press accept on any EULA and doesn't care
  • There are no consequences for bad behaviour
[–] grainOfSalt@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

True. I thought they got fined over what they did in 2013, but I can't find it with all the news of Texas suing them and other manufacturers. Even if they did get fined back then, the fines are never enough for these large corporations.