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submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by recursive_recursion@piefed.ca to c/technology@piefed.social

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TL;DW:

If you own a LG tv you should really get rid of it as it's a security and privacy nightmare device in your home.

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[-] PixellatedDave@feddit.uk 24 points 2 days ago

It actually tries to connect to networks around you and if successful phones home that way.

[-] reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 days ago

Does it respect the wifi toggle?

[-] vic_rattlehead@lemmy.world 23 points 2 days ago

It would respect disconnecting the antenna wire.

[-] frongt@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago

Is there a source on that? I haven't seen one.

[-] PixellatedDave@feddit.uk 7 points 2 days ago

Yes there is just watch the videos they put out

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