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SlashGear · 12/19/2025 12:45 EDT

Texas Sues Major Smart TV Companies Over Spying Software Claims

Five major TV manufacturers are now facing lawsuits from the Texas Attorney General, and it's all tied to accusations that TVs are being used to spy on users.

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