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.
    • codydodd@lemmy.ca
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      5 days ago

      Shoshana Zuboff’s Surveillance Capitalism will be work remembered 500 years from now… we didnt heed the warnings.

    • who@feddit.orgEnglish
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      5 days ago

      Unfortunately, the TVs could still be programmed to opportunistically use open wifi, from a neigbor or passing car or smartphone for example.

      And if manufacturers haven’t already included cell network radios, they could easily do so.

      Repeat after me: Prefer dumb displays over smart TVs.