LG TVs and monitors said to surveil users and install bloatware without asking
LG is facing backlash over reports that its TVs and monitors install software without consent and may record user conversations.
📍 Aftermath
LG monitors and TVs reportedly installed software and McAfee adware through Windows Update without user consent. Users also expressed backlash over monitors deploying advertising and TVs requiring guest consent to record conversations.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
LG TVs and gaming monitors are reportedly installing PC software and McAfee adware on users' devices without prior consent. Some of these installations are occurring through Windows Update.
Additionally, reports indicate that LG TVs may record conversations, necessitating consent from guests. Coverage from TechRadar, VideoCardz, and GameGPU emphasizes a strong user backlash, describing the practices as "revolting." Outlets including Notebookcheck, heise online, and The FPS Review highlight the deployment of advertising and the auto-installation of manufacturer bloatware upon plugging in the hardware.
Future developments depend on the company's response to claims regarding surveillance and the silent installation of software via Windows Update.
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Sources (7)
- LG Monitor Software Now Installs Through Windows Update and Many Users Did Not Expect It Fingerlakes1.com · 46d ago
- LG monitors deploy advertising heise online · 46d ago
- 'Pretty revolting': LG's TV and gaming monitors are getting huge backlash from users due to reportedly installing PC software without asking you, and insisting that you get consent from your guests so your TV may record their conversations TechRadar · 46d ago
- LG is forcibly installing McAfee adware on users' monitors. GameGPU · 46d ago
- LG monitors silently install software through Windows Update without user consent VideoCardz.com · 46d ago
- Plug In an LG Monitor, Get McAfee Ads: Windows Is Auto-Installing Manufacturer Bloatware The FPS Review · 46d ago
- LG TVs and monitors said to surveil users and install bloatware without asking Notebookcheck · 46d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
How is the software being installed on LG monitors?
According to Fingerlakes1.com and VideoCardz.com, software is being installed through Windows Update without user consent.
What specific software is being reported as bloatware?
GameGPU and The FPS Review report that LG is forcibly installing McAfee adware.
What surveillance concerns have been raised?
TechRadar reports that LG TVs may record conversations, requiring users to obtain consent from their guests.
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