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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      7 hours ago

      Because they are short and my ceilings are tall. We also cook a lot and with kids, smoke happens. So, the requirement from the wife was being able to silence remotely.

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        3 hours ago

        So by “remotely” you mean “from 1m away”?

        When I was a kid we handled this “remote silencing” issue with a broom handle.

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      16 hours ago

      There was a good reason for it, but no one can remember why now. Anyway, car been mow knock side