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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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[-] ReluctantMuskrat@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Pihole runs a dns service for your network, translating server names to ip addresses. The block lists keep certain ads, malware and other unwanted behavior from functioning, but only those that can be blocked this way. Not all ads and malware can be. For instance it can't block YouTube ads so browser extensions like UBlock Origin are still useful but it certainly blocks a lot of stuff.

[-] Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

It also depends on how the ads are built into the service. I used to run PiHole, but now use AdGuardHome (still on r-pi though).

Some phone apps have their ads blocked but not all. If you're using any apps or games that have ad-based rewards or features it will break.

[-] SquareScarletCougar@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

If I may clarify / simplify on the answers:

  • Contrary to the name, Pi Hole will run on most devices including a Raspberry Pi.
  • With PI's current prices I'd not advise on the purchase of a new one, but rather reuse / buy a second hand server / laptop / anything that can run Pi Hole Min Required Specs for Pi Hole
  • After setting up Pi Hole you will need to change your current router's DNS source to be the device that is running Pi Hole.
  • Let us know if you have further questions
this post was submitted on 07 Sep 2026
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