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LG Adds Opt-Outs After Texas Lawsuit Settlement

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  • LG Electronics settled a Texas lawsuit, adding on-screen consent notices and simple opt-outs on May 11 2026.
  • Gamers Nexus reported LG 2025 OLED G5 TVs enumerate Wi-Fi devices, collect IP, location, signal data.
  • The investigation found LG TVs record ambient audio in standby, buffer it locally, then upload transcripts when online.
  • LG vice president John Taylor said the company will suspend apps that route strangers’ web traffic through users’ connections.