LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby

The Verge
By Dominic PrestonSep 8, 2026, 7:30 am93 pts
The LG G5 OLED is one of the TVs tested by Gamers Nexus. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge LG smart TVs are almost constantly logging and uploading data about owners and their homes, even when offline or on standby mode, according to a new report from YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The company's TV sets scan…

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