Hacker claims Samsung TVs listen for dog and baby noises to sell you ads

After all the uproar over LG TVs reportedly spying on users, it would be unfair to assume other manufacturers weren't up to the same tricks. And according to a hacker on Reddit that reverse-engineered his Samsung smart TV, the brands targeted adverts come from: "on-device AI listening for your dog and baby, watching what you watch, and borrowing your soundbar's mic if the TV doesn't have one."

Scary stuff. But is it all that surprising? Samsung has previously hailed Family Care and Pet Care (listening out for babies and dogs) as selling points for its sets. The company has already confirmed it's discontinuing the former due to false positives. Still, if you're concerned that your Smart TV collects a surprising amount of your data — here’s how to stop it.

Analyst responds to iPhone Duo Hingegate

As more reports reveal new details about cracks in the iPhone Duo display, IDC analyst Francisco Jeronimo speculated on what it could mean for Apple and how the company should respond.

"What matters now is how the company responds. We all remember when Samsung experienced problems with the original Galaxy Fold in 2019, but it also showed that a fast and transparent response can contain the damage to a category," Jeronimo said.

"Apple said that any customer with problems should ask for a replacement, which is the right first step. At $1,999, Apple is positioning the Duo as a premium alternative to established foldables, and how it handles this first-generation issue will shape buyer confidence in the category well beyond its own sales."

Lenovo hikes prices on its Android tablets

We're big fans of some of Lenovo's Android tablets. Just last month, our own Tony Polanco gave the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 a 4.5 star score and labelled it an "Editor's Choice" pick in his review. But unfortunately — 2026 has struck again.

Lenovo has raised the prices on a number of its tablets, including the Tab Plus Gen 2. It was priced at $399 when we reviewed it, but the Chinese company has just raised that to $469.

Three other Lenovo tablets have also received price hikes: The Lenovo Idea Tab has increased from $239 to $269, the Lenovo Idea Tab has increased from $309 to $339 while the Lenovo Yoga Tab goes up from $619 to $659. Bummer!