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.

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.

  • merc@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    Because if you want a screen of a certain size, there are no other reasonable options.

    The same reason you might buy a phone that will spy on you and show you ads. You can’t buy a phone that doesn’t do that.