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.

  • D06M4@lemmy.zipEnglish
    36·
    10 hours ago

    They said these devices were the future but omitted they meant a dystopian one.

    • Darnton@piefed.zipEnglish
      15·
      8 hours ago

      It is amazing how almost all modern tech means a shittier experience for the consumer with very few benefits which doesn’t outweight the negatives. The only ones benefiting from modern tech are oligarchs and people who want to spy on people. And oh yeah the job of your average scammer has also been made much easier.