LG smart TVs log audio even when the screen is off, potentially violating user privacy.

Holy heck. Dunno if this is true, but if so... "...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..." https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html #privacy #smarttv

LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices. #privacy #LG https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html

LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (notebookcheck.net) https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html #privacy #tv

LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices Never connect your TV to the Internet https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html #LG #TV #privacy #surveillance #enshittification #dystopia #technology #IoT

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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-smart-TVs-caught-logging-audio-with-screen-off-and-snooping-on-local-devices.1391214.0.html https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49594878