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.systems
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    20 days ago

    I thought I had disabled everything but mine was still connected to WiFi. Thanks for the reminder. I disconnected it and blocked it at the router.

    Tired of doing this for so many devices. We truly live in a full on surveillance state.

    • MalMen@sh.itjust.works
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      20 days ago

      For what I saw in the video, even that way, the fucking TV try to connect to any available wifi to comunicate your data. Its insane