Perhaps some would have a few years ago, put this in the "tinfoil hat" category. But, as you can see, the tin hats were once again correct.

Many SLI shareholders have/had phone issues, were calls were being intercepted and/or eavesdropped upon. I suggest that anyone that had phone problems, not to exclude the TV and other household items capable of eaves dropping.

http://www.naturalnews.com/048759_smart_TVs_surveillance_Big_Brother.html