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technology24 days ago•41 min saved

Smart TV Privacy Crisis: Gamers Nexus Exposes Industry-Wide Surveillance

A viral investigation by Gamers Nexus revealed that LG smart TVs can record audio and track viewing habits, sparking a broader debate about data collection across the entire TV industry. While LG denies continuous surveillance, experts note that all manufacturers use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to sell user data, often burying consent in complex agreements. Consumers are advised to disable tracking features or use external streaming devices to mitigate privacy risks.

via The Verge|

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technology24 days ago•10 min saved

Consumer Rips Out LG TV Hardware After Privacy Scandal

A viral video by Gamers Nexus alleging that LG smart TVs secretly record audio and scan home networks has sparked widespread backlash. In response, a user physically removed the Wi-Fi, microphone, and Bluetooth components from their new LG G6 OLED TV to ensure privacy. While LG denies continuous surveillance, experts note that all major TV manufacturers use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) to track viewing habits, often selling this data to offset hardware costs.

via kotaku.com|

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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

LG refutes secret audio-recording claims for its smart TVs

LG says its smart TVs only record audio when the user actively uses a voice command (via the remote button or the ‘Hi LG’ wake word) and that such data is deleted if the wake word isn’t recognized; the company emphasizes explicit opt-in controls and separate handling of advertising/data-collection features, even as a recent investigation questioned potential background listening and local buffering.

via Al Jazeera|

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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

LG confirms network scanning on smart TVs amid privacy debate

GamersNexus alleges LG smart TVs scan local networks, log nearby devices, and upload standby data to LG Ad Solutions via automatic content recognition (ACR); LG denies the most serious claims but says network scanning is standard and that ACR data use is only active when personalised ads are enabled. The issue is common across TV makers, varies by country, and raises GDPR/ePrivacy questions about consent; independent verification is pending and advocates call for stronger privacy protections like a hardware mic kill switch.

via The Next Web|

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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

LG TV ACR Under Fire: How to Stop Ambient Data Harvesting

An investigation alleges LG smart TVs’ Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) can capture ambient audio and link to connected devices, enabling broad data harvesting and potential targeting beyond standard ad-tracking, while LG maintains data is processed only when voice commands are used. The report notes the scale—millions of LG TVs and hundreds of millions of linked devices—and provides a five-second fix: turn off Live Plus via Settings > General > System > Advanced Settings > Live Plus to disable ACR.

via New York Post|

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technology1 month ago•4 min saved

LG Smart TVs Face Privacy Scrutiny Over Off-State Data Tracking

An investigation claims LG’s Automatic Content Recognition logs extensive data beyond viewing habits, including your location, IP address, nearby Wi‑Fi network names, all devices on the same network, and even transcripts of private conversations, fueling privacy concerns as LG markets ACR for targeted ads; LG says Live Plus can be disabled in settings.

via PCMag|

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privacy1 month ago•6 min saved

Disconnect to Protect Your Privacy: LG Smart TVs Face Scrutiny

An investigation into LG smart TVs found extensive data collection, including plaintext transcripts of conversations, microphone input, audio from connected webcams, and network-snooping data like device discovery, location and nearby Wi‑Fi details, with some data reportedly sent to LG Ad Solutions. Vulnerabilities in webOS could allow access to locally stored audio, expanding privacy risks. The only reliable fix is to disconnect Ethernet and disable Wi‑Fi, or block the TV at the router—effectively turning the TV into a dumb display.

via AppleInsider|

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technology3 months ago•15 min saved

Lock Down Your Smart Devices Before You Connect to Wi‑Fi

Before linking a new smart TV, tablet, or phone to your home network, follow a quick privacy and security checklist: install software updates, change default passwords, review and limit app permissions (turn off Automatic Content Recognition on TVs), disable unused features like Bluetooth or screen sharing, consider using a guest IoT network to isolate devices, enable two‑factor authentication on accounts, remove unneeded apps, and add a trusted VPN for an extra layer of encryption—recognizing that default settings favor convenience over privacy.

via Fox News|

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technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Texas settlement nudges Samsung to curb TV data collection and improve consent prompts

Texas and Samsung reached a settlement in which Samsung will halt ACR-based viewing data collection without express consent, overhaul its privacy disclosures, and deploy clear consent screens on its smart TVs; the agreement follows a Texas AG lawsuit alleging deceptive collection practices, while other manufacturers have not yet implemented changes.

via BleepingComputer|

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technology8 months ago•85 min saved

How to stop your smart TV from tracking what you watch

Smart TVs collect detailed viewing data through Automated Content Recognition (ACR) and related telemetry across apps and external devices. The guide explains how to disable data collection on major brands (Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Android/Google TV, and Vizio) by adjusting settings such as ACR/Live Plus, Viewing Information, Advertising/Interest-Based Ads, and Voice data, noting that options vary by model and region and that some diagnostic data may still be collected.

via Tom's Guide|

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technology8 months ago•6 min saved

Turn Off ACR to Stop Smart TV Ad Tracking

The piece explains that Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) on most smart TVs secretly tracks what you watch to feed targeted ads, raising privacy concerns and potential security risks. It provides brand-specific, step-by-step instructions to disable ACR on Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL/Roku TVs, and notes that turning off ACR may reduce personalized features and might require periodic rechecks after software updates.

via ZDNET|

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technology1 year ago•5 min saved

Disabling ACR on Your TV: What Features Are Affected

Most smart TVs use automatic content recognition (ACR) to track viewing habits for targeted advertising, raising privacy concerns. The article explains how ACR works, its implications, and provides step-by-step instructions for turning off ACR on major TV brands to protect user privacy.

via ZDNET|

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