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Beko completes 55-Mile London to Brighton Challenge in support of Barnardo’s
Setting off from Clapham Common, Team Beko cycled to Brighton Seafront, taking on the challenge together in support of Barnardo’s work with children, young people and families across the UK. It brought together colleagues from across the business — including Board members, senior management, service engineers and warehouse colleagues — united by the shared commitment. The partnership is now in its 13th year, built on a shared commitment to
improving the lives of children, young people and families across the UK. Over that time, Beko’s support has extended well beyond fundraising, with colleagues, product donations and company-led initiatives all helping to make a meaningful and practical difference. Team Beko exceeded its £1,500 fundraising target ahead of the ride, raising
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A team of Beko colleagues completed the 55-mile London to Brighton Bike Ride on 13 September, raising vital funds for long-standing charity partner, Barnardo’s.
Hisense extends long-term UEFA partnership as Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028
more than £2,500 thanks to the incredible generosity of colleagues, friends, family and supporters. And to make every donation go even further, Beko will match the final amount raised, bringing the total contribution to Barnardo’s to over £5,000. The challenge followed another major milestone in the partnership, after Beko formally presented Barnardo’s with a £500,000 cheque in November 2025, recognising the value of appliance donations and company-led fundraising delivered over the course of the relationship. To support Team Beko, visit:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/team-beko-lon-bri26
LG TVs accused of ‘eavesdropping’ on users in YouTube investigation
LG televisions have been accused of collecting extensive amounts of user data, including information about nearby devices and Wi-Fi networks, following an investigation by YouTube channel Gamers Nexus. The investigation, carried out by Gamers Nexus in partnership with fellow
YouTube channel Level1Techs and cybersecurity researchers MrBruh and uturn, examined the data collection and security capabilities of LG smart TVs. Gamers Nexus claims the televisions it tested were logging data and communicating information back to LG, with some activity allegedly continuing while TVs were in standby. More seriously, the researchers said they identified software vulnerabilities that allowed them to access on-device microphones and record audio. The investigation also found that the TVs tested were able to scan local
Hisense has announced it will continue its partnership with UEFA as an Official Partner of the UEFA EURO 2028. Following the announcement at IFA Berlin 2026, it marks the brands fourth consecutive sponsorship of the UEFA European Championship. It signifies an exciting year for the UK and Ireland in 2028, as Leeds- headquartered subsidiary, Hisense UK will join the nations in welcoming Europe’s premier international football tournament to home soil. Last hosted by the UK in 1996, Hisense are gearing up to bring consumers more opportunities to experience the excitement of UEFA EURO 2028, both in person and at home, through competitions, prizes and experiences designed to bring fans closer to the action. Howard Grindrod, Vice President at Hisense UK, said: “It’s incredibly exciting
to once again partner with UEFA as they prepare to bring the EURO 2028 tournament here to the UK and Ireland. “We look forward to working with UEFA to make this another memorable tournament, and to delivering the best possible experience for fans across the nation.”
Wi-Fi networks and identify other devices connected to them. LG has strongly denied the claims by the Youtube channel, and in
a statement to Tom’s Hardware said: “The claims made in the recently published video are not true. LG TVs process voice data only when the voice button on the remote control is pressed and held, or when a wake word such as ‘Hi LG’ is recognised after the user has activated the Far-Field voice recognition feature. Other than these instances, the TVs do not collect or record ambient conversations. Additionally, to provide smart TV functionalities, LG TVs feature the ability to scan for and connect to nearby devices on the same network. This is a standard function commonly provided by smart TVs and smart home devices.
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