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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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.

  • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    Gamers nexus showed commercial displays also record audio.

    They want data. Data is part of the business plan of making displays.