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.

  • 4grams@awful.systemsEnglish
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    16 hours ago

    Because they are short and my ceilings are tall. We also cook a lot and with kids, smoke happens. So, the requirement from the wife was being able to silence remotely.

    • merc@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      11 hours ago

      So by “remotely” you mean “from 1m away”?

      When I was a kid we handled this “remote silencing” issue with a broom handle.