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Has someone qualified that removing the wireless hardware leaves the device functional? This would be a nice public service for gamers nexus that happened to buy a lot of these…
by nullc · Sep 13, 2026
The gamers nexus thing touched on this.. Apparently some ignore that choice and connect to open wifi or something like Comcasts modem hijacking wifi.
by mapontosevenths · Sep 13, 2026
Gamers Nexus responded to LGs claims here: https://youtu.be/ToP9xfLDSME
by giancarlostoro · Sep 12, 2026
I'm not sure (pc) gaming could ever really actually pay for the continued advancement and mass production of state of the art silicon. The prices of gpus are nuts right now due…
by wredcoll · Sep 12, 2026
Yes. The Gamers Nexus video points out that in some cases LG makes more money from selling your behaviour to ad partners, than on the hardware itself.
by albumen · Sep 12, 2026
It should be noted that Gamers Nexus discovered LG TVs reach out and build a map of every device in the area. They noted the discovery traffic with Wireshark, and commented on L…
by Daklone · Sep 12, 2026
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A gamer is someone who plays interactive games, either video games, tabletop role-playing games, skill-based card games, or any combination thereof, and who often plays for extended periods of time. Originally a hobby, gaming has evolved into a profession for some, with some gamers routinely competing in games for money, prizes, or awards. In some countries, such as the US, UK, and Australia, the term "gaming" can refer to legalized gambling, which can take both traditional and digital forms, such as through online gambling. There are many different gamer communities around the world. Since the advent of the Internet, many communities take the form of Internet forums or YouTube or Twitch virtual communities, as well as in-person social clubs. In 2021, there were an estimated 3.24 billion gamers across the globe. Read more on Wikipedia