What coverage agrees on
The reporting broadly agrees that independent testing found LG smart TVs recording audio in standby and scanning home networks, with data linked to advertising systems.
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LG Smart TVs Reportedly Record Audio in Standby
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Independent testing says LG smart TVs running webOS can capture audio and transcribe voice commands even when the screen is off.
The reporting says the TVs can also scan local networks and map home connections.
The collected data is said to feed into LG advertising infrastructure.
The articles cite findings from Gamers Nexus and Level1Techs.
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LG did not comment, respond, or issue a public response in the reporting.
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What remains unresolved is how broadly the behavior applies across models and jurisdictions, and the reporting notes that LG did not respond to the findings.
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LG smart TVs record audio with the screen off and map your home network
Pasquale Pillitteri
LG Smart TVs Caught Listening With the Screen Off and Snooping Around Your Wi-Fi
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LG smart TVs record audio with the screen off and map your home network
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Pasquale Pillitteri reports on an investigation by Gamers Nexus and Level1Techs revealing that LG smart TVs running webOS capture audio, transcribe voice commands, and scan home networks even when the screen is in standby. The article details how the collected data feeds into LG advertising infrastructure and notes that LG did not comment on the findings.
LG Smart TVs Caught Recording Audio in Standby and Scanning Your Network
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Tech.yahoo.com details findings from Gamers Nexus and Level1Techs demonstrating that LG smart TVs can record audio in standby, map home networks, and route data to advertising infrastructure. The article highlights security risks involving webOS vulnerabilities and notes that LG has not issued a public response.
Your LG TV may be listening: Researchers uncover audio recording and network scanning
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Ynetnews reports on independent testing by Gamers Nexus and Level1Techs showing that current LG OLED televisions record audio in standby, scan local networks, and transmit data to LG advertising operations. The article discusses potential regulatory implications across different jurisdictions and notes that LG did not respond to requests for comment.