LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby(theverge.com)
394 points by sbulaev | 216 comments
The Verge news article reporting Gamers Nexus findings that LG smart TVs collect data even when offline or on standby.
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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices(notebookcheck.net)
1055 points by chris_overseas | 480 comments
Notebookcheck news article on a Gamers Nexus investigation finding LG smart TVs scan local networks and capture microphone audio while appearing off.
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216M Spy TVs – The LG Smart TV Problem [video](youtube.com)
768 points by treve | 914 comments
Gamers Nexus YouTube video investigating LG smart TVs' data collection, including audio logging and snooping on local network devices.
LG monitors silently install software through Windows Update without consent(videocardz.com)
1089 points by baranul | 557 comments
VideoCardz news article reporting that LG monitors silently install LG software, including a McAfee installer, through Windows Update without user consent.