LG smart TVs now come with an unremovable Microsoft Copilot app following a recent webOS update, reflecting a broader trend of pre-installed AI features in TVs, which users cannot delete, raising concerns about user control and privacy.
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LG has enhanced its TVs with a virtual art gallery feature, adding over 15,000 artworks from the Artlume collection to its OLED and LCD models running webOS 6.0 or newer. This partnership with Artlume allows users to display a wide range of art, from classic masterpieces to AI-generated pieces, transforming living rooms into virtual galleries. The Artlume app enables easy browsing and personalization of art playlists, while LG's OLED TVs continue to offer exceptional picture quality for displaying these artworks.
The LG Evo G4 OLED TV offers top-notch picture quality, vibrant and accurate colors, excellent gaming performance, and a user-friendly webOS smart TV platform. Priced at $3,399.99 for the 65-inch model, it competes with the Samsung S95D and stands out for its sleek design, including a table stand, and bright picture. The TV's webOS interface is feature-filled, supporting major streaming services and hands-free Amazon Alexa. With a 4K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR formats, the G4 delivers impressive performance, making it the top choice for those seeking the best OLED picture quality.
LG TVs running webOS versions 4 to 7 were found to have security vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to gain full access to the TV or monitor. LG has since released patches for the vulnerabilities, advising customers to enable automatic software updates or manually download the patches. The affected OS versions and TV models have been identified, and users are urged to update their sets to prevent unauthorized access to their installed apps, account details, and webcams. It's important to keep internet-connected devices up to date to ensure security.
LG is set to bring the latest version of webOS, webOS 23, to all of its 2022 OLED TV models through the webOS Re:New program, offering a more personalized Home Screen with the new Quick Card UI that categorizes content. Owners of LG’s 2022 TVs can try out webOS 23 early by downloading the Beta Program app from LG, with the beta available until March 1st, 2024. However, once upgraded to the webOS 23 beta, users won’t be able to revert to the older version of the software.
LG has released a new 32-inch 4K smart monitor with webOS support, including features like Netflix, Google Calendar integration, and Microsoft 365. Priced at $599.99, it offers a 95 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, AirPlay 2 and Miracast support, and a detachable 1080p webcam for video calling. The monitor also features thin bezels, a height- and tilt-adjustable stand, three USB-C Power Delivery ports, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI ports, and 5W stereo speakers. LG has also launched two 1080p versions, the 32SR53FS for $299.99 and the 27SR50F for $199.99, all available for immediate and free shipping.