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tech2 days ago•29 min saved

Leaked Renders Reveal LG-Branded Smart Home Hardware for Apple's October 13 Launch

Leaked renders from X user 'pdfu' reveal the design of three LG-branded smart home devices set to integrate with Apple's upcoming smart home hub. The lineup includes a smart deadbolt lock with a rotating keypad, a circular thermostat with a 'Far Sight Display,' and a temperature sensor. These devices, which carry LG branding but work within Apple's HomeKit ecosystem, are expected to launch months after Apple's October 13 event, which will debut the hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini.

via The Verge|

#apple #leaks #lg

technology2 days ago•1 min saved

Leaked Images Confirm Apple-LG Smart Lock, Thermostat, and Sensor Ahead of October 13 Event

Leaked images reveal the design of Apple-co-developed LG smart home accessories, including a smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor. These devices, which will carry LG branding but integrate with Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem, are part of a broader smart home launch expected at Apple’s October 13 event. While the hub, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K are set for immediate release, the LG-branded accessories may not ship until later, according to Mark Gurman.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #homekit #leaks

technology2 days ago•28 min saved

Apple and LG to co-develop smart home devices for October 13 launch

Apple is partnering with LG to produce a new line of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, smart lock, and thermostat, which will integrate with Apple's upcoming smart home hub. The devices will carry LG branding but support Apple's HomeKit ecosystem and Thread/Matter protocols. Apple is expected to unveil its new smart home hub, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K at an event on October 13, 2026. The LG-branded devices are expected to launch months after the hub debut. Apple is also planning a second product launch in late October, potentially featuring new Macs.

via The Verge|

#apple #homekit #lg

technology2 days ago•2 min saved

Apple Partners with LG to Launch Smart Home Accessories Ahead of October Hub Debut

Apple is collaborating with LG to produce a suite of smart home devices, including a doorbell, lock, and thermostat, which will carry the LG brand but integrate with Apple's ecosystem. These products are expected to launch months after Apple's October 13 event, which will feature a new smart home hub, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #bloomberg #homekit

tech20 days ago•44 min saved

Smart TVs Are Watching You: Why Every Brand Tracks What You Watch

LG and nearly every smart TV tracks what you watch using automatic content recognition (ACR) and collects viewing data for ads and analytics, often buried in consent screens; you can limit this by disabling ACR, using a separate streaming box, and opting for privacy-friendly setups, though stronger federal privacy protections are still needed.

via The Verge|

#acr #data-collection #lg

technology20 days ago•14 min saved

You Don’t Own The Glass: Man Removes LG TV’s Mic and Wi‑Fi to Stop Spyware

Following a Gamer’s Nexus exposé alleging LG smart TVs secretly spy on users, a YouTuber posted a video showing him ripping out the TV’s microphone, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth antenna to block data collection, challenging LG’s “own the glass” stance; the TV still works afterward, and the stunt sparked online support amid broader privacy concerns around smart devices.

via kotaku.com|

#lg #mic #privacy

technology25 days ago•2 min saved

LG denies secret listening claims as privacy debate looms over smart TVs

LG says its smart TVs do not continuously record or transmit conversations; voice processing occurs locally after wake-word activation or a remote button press, and audio data is not uploaded when offline. The optional Automatic Content Recognition feature remains a point of contention, and critics question LG’s wording and the broader privacy implications for connected TVs.

via Mashable|

#audio #data-collection #lg

technology26 days ago•15 min saved

LG Says Its TVs Don’t Constantly Listen—Wake Words Processed Locally

LG rejects accusations that its OLED TVs constantly record conversations for advertising, saying audio is only captured for wake-word detection and processed locally, with no data uploaded when the TV is offline. Automatic Content Recognition (ACR), voice recognition, and interest-based advertising are optional and opt-in, though critics question consent during setup and European regulators may scrutinize GDPR compliance; guidance notes that disabling data collection is possible but not always straightforward.

via Gizmodo|

#acr #advertising #lg

technology26 days ago•2 min saved

LG Refutes Constant Listening Claims, Says Voice Features Are On-Demand

LG pushed back on reports that its smart TVs continuously record or transmit conversations, explaining that speech-to-text processing only activates when a wake-word is used or the remote button is pressed, and that audio data isn’t stored after the TV is disconnected from the internet; it notes that features like Automatic Content Recognition, voice recognition, and interest-based advertising are optional and off by default, while acknowledging no connected device is immune to security vulnerabilities.

via Engadget|

#lg #privacy #smart-tv

tech27 days ago•17 min saved

LG pushes back on TV spying claims, says audio processing stays on-device

LG says its smart TVs do not continuously record or transmit conversations and that wake-word detection is processed locally; it also notes that Automatic Content Recognition, voice recognition, and interest-based advertising are optional and not enabled by default, though critics note that logs show ambient audio data and privacy concerns remain unaddressed.

via The Verge|

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technology27 days ago•21 min saved

LG counters spying claims with opt-in privacy safeguards for Smart TVs

LG responded to Gamers Nexus’ spying allegations by stating that its smart TVs only record or process ambient audio when the wake word is detected or voice control is activated, with local processing for wake-word detection and no transmission of audio unless triggered. The company also confirmed its TVs scan for nearby devices to enable features and use Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) on an opt-in basis, with consent required and settings available to disable these features. LG emphasized transparency and rejected deceptive practices, while noting that other TV makers have long engaged in similar data collection practices.

via flatpanelshd.com|

#automatic-content-recognition #lg #privacy

security27 days ago•20 min saved

Patch Tuesday Surges, TV Espionage, and a Wave of Identity Breaches Dominate This Week in Security

This week’s security digest highlights a record Patch Tuesday with about 1,000 fixes, including two zero-days actively exploited for privilege escalation and a near-10 CVSS remote code execution flaw in Windows, plus alarming reports on LG smart TVs collecting telemetry and ad data, the reappearance of the Shai-Halud worm in NPM, a continuing Boston Scientific ransomware impact, Magento/Adobe Commerce vulnerabilities being exploited in the wild, Microsoft moving to block emails from unpatched Exchange servers, Nimbus Manticore phishing campaigns, and a massive 150-million-driver-license data breach tied to IDScan, with the American Meteor Society briefly knocked offline by ransomware.

via Hackaday|

#data-breach #lg #npm

technology28 days 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|

#acr #lg #privacy

technology29 days 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|

#acr #data-collection #lg

technology29 days 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|

#acr #data-harvesting #lg