"The refrigerator is dead": Samsung AI fridges shut down after update causes outrage
RachelF · hn · 2026-09-28
Samsung smart AI fridges stopped working after a firmware update, with numerous users reporting bricked appliances and widespread outrage.
The incident highlights the fragility of connected smart appliances: vendors can push remote updates, meaning a single failed rollout can take down core home appliances with no local rollback option. HN discussion centers on IoT over-connectivity and vendor accountability for updates.
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