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Samsung TVs reportedly use Bluetooth to listen for microphones

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Samsung TVs have been found to use Bluetooth to search for microphones within homes, potentially capturing audio data. This discovery raises privacy concerns regarding the smart TV's functionality and data collection practices. The implications of this feature are still being investigated, with potential impacts on user privacy and data security. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about privacy and data security in smart home devices, prompting scrutiny of device functionalities.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a specific product feature and its potential privacy implications, fitting the 'tool' category.

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Samsung TVs reportedly use Bluetooth to listen for microphones

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Samsung TVs look for microphones in your house via Bluetooth and then spy events Article URL: https:// twitter.com/freddier/status/21 14042326758867453 Comments

    Samsung TVs look for microphones in your house via Bluetooth and then spy events Article URL: https:// twitter.com/freddier/status/21 14042326758867453 Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0231189 Points: 14 # Comments: 1 https:// twitter.com/freddier/status/21 1…

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