LG denies Gamers Nexus investigation claiming 216 million smart TVs spy on users, record audio in standby mode, and constantly upload data; admits network scanning is standard feature.

LG strongly denies TV spying claims, says tracking and snooping concerns 'not true' — online investigation claims 216,000,000 TVs spy and record audio

(Image credit: Future) In a statement to Tom's Hardware, TV manufacturer LG has strongly denied recent claims that its smart TVs constantly log and upload data, record audio while in standby, while confirming they scan local area networks for other devices, a feature common in smart TVs and media devices. The statement follows an investigation published online by Gamers Nexus, which claims LG is operating "216,000,000" spy TVs.Earlier this week, Gamers Nexus published a video on YouTube claiming...