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.
  • cryowatt@lemmy.zip
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    2 hours ago

    In Canada: Unauthorized interception of private communications by a non-participant is an indictable offence under s.184(1), carrying up to 5 years in prison.

    LG should face legal consequences.

  • ☂️-@lemmy.ml
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    2 hours ago

    install custom roms on your phones and avoid proprietary apps. just saying.

  • DominusOfMegadeus@sh.itjust.works
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    11 hours ago

    According to the article, if not connected to the Internet, they store the data locally and then upload it when they next get an Internet connection.

    I guess I’m glad I cut the power to the tv when not in use, in addition to blocking its connection at my router.

    • arin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      5 hours ago

      So that’s why the owners community keep saying their TVs have a running out of memory issue…

  • starblursd@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    My lg TV will never connect to the Internet again after switching to using a Linux box on HDMI. So it can listen all it wants but that data is going nowhere

  • als@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    I’m very glad that I’ve never given my LG tv access to the internet and I certainly don’t intend to now.

  • cram@piefed.worldEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    None of my lg oled’s are connected to the internet, instead i use old raspberry pi’s to run nuvio, tivimate, and jellyfin. They are showing their age however, and I can’t justify the price of new ones. Is there a lineage os for any of these mainstream android boxes? Like the Walmart branded ones (Onn)?