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[–] eru@mouse.chitanda.moe 15 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

you would think its as simple as that, but i have seen reports of lg automatically connecting to open networks if they are available

theres also the possibility of them adding some cellular transmitter in the future

maybe the only way is the desolder all the wireless antennas...

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[–] cantstopthesignal@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Faraday laminate around the antenna also.

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[–] dev_null@lemmy.ml 1 point 3 weeks ago*

Can you link these reports? Not that I don't believe it, but I see many comments claiming this and never including any evidence.

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[–] mirshafie 11 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Why? Why would I accept a device in my home that will snoop on me if I use it as intended?

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[–] SystemDisc@feddit.org 5 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I think the point is they can't upload anything if they're not connected. Unfortunately, they're some of the best OLED TVs right now in terms of the display

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[–] mirshafie 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

I do understand that but I don't think it's something we should accept. Next thing these fuckers have their own 5G antenna and connect to mobile with zero config, then what, rip out the antenna or literally wrap it in tinfoil?

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[–] SystemDisc@feddit.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

I agree. Don't support what you don't support. That being said, some people are ok with the trade-offs and that's entirely up to them

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[–] cantstopthesignal@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 weeks ago

My TV is 15 years old and works fine. Getting the best TV out there is not very meaningful anymore.

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[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 weeks ago

Because if you want a screen of a certain size, there are no other reasonable options.

The same reason you might buy a phone that will spy on you and show you ads. You can't buy a phone that doesn't do that.

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[–] JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

LGs will find nearby wifi that will let them on to phone home. It doesn't matter if your own network is locked down. And if they're doing it, it's likely others are as well.