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LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices (www.notebookcheck.net)
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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.

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[–] 1 point 3 weeks ago

Or more likely it'll just use DoH or DoT. DNS blocking is still effective but it's becoming less so as these companies wise up.

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