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'You Don't Own The Glass On This One!'
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Gamer’s Nexus released a detailed video exposing how LG smart TVs allegedly spy on users by recording conversations, scanning for devices and Wi-Fi signals, and continuing surveillance even when disconnected from the internet.
- LG denied the claims, but the report sparked significant public concern over privacy and security in smart devices, highlighting statements from LG executives asserting ownership over the TV screen rather than the customer.
- In response, YouTuber tfm55x posted a video showing how he physically removed the Wi-Fi, microphone, and Bluetooth components from his LG G6 OLED TV to stop it from spying, openly condemning LG’s practices.
- The video received widespread support online, with viewers praising tfm55x for rejecting LG’s terms and taking control over his privacy, and a follow-up video confirmed the TV still functions properly without the spying hardware.
