LG Televisions Record Audio with Screen Off, Investigation Reveals
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LG Televisions Record Audio with Screen Off, Investigation Reveals

SAPO Notícias9 September 2026 at 08:52

An investigation revealed that LG televisions record audio even when the screen is off. According to the investigation, the devices continue to capture sound through their built-in microphones.

The analyzed televisions thus become covert listening devices, collecting information even when they are not being actively used by the user.

This discovery raises concerns about user privacy, since the equipment continues to monitor the environment even when it appears to be turned off.

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