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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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[–] RedGreenBlue@lemmy.zip 26 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

So this is why every product started to go standby, low power mode, instead of turning off.

[–] boonhet@lemmy.zip 17 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Also because people whine when things take too long to turn on but yes this too

[–] verily@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 hours ago

I never had a problem with older TVs' boot times. In fact, I remember them being faster, the farther back I go...

[–] yucandu@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

They've been doing that since infrared remotes let you turn the TV on.