An investigation by Gamers Nexus found LG smart TVs sweep local networks to map phones and nearby devices. Tests also showed the sets can capture microphone audio with the screen off — they then upload data once reconnected to the internet.

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    14 hours ago

    So this is why every product started to go standby, low power mode, instead of turning off.

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      12 hours ago

      Also because people whine when things take too long to turn on but yes this too

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        9 hours ago

        I never had a problem with older TVs’ boot times. In fact, I remember them being faster, the farther back I go…