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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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[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Genuine question...how else is it going to connect to the internet to upload data?

[–] foggenbooty@lemmy.world 1 points 21 hours ago

Read up on Amazon Sidewalk. I'm not saying your TV is using it, but with 5G and mesh networking companies are finding ways to get data back to them without relying on you.

[–] charonn0@startrek.website 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Your neighbor's open wifi.

[–] harrybo93@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah that's fortunately not a problem for me lol