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Samsung confirms its smart fridges will start showing you ads

6 hours ago
  • #Samsung
  • #Advertising
  • #Smart Appliances
  • Samsung is rolling out a software update to its Family Hub refrigerators in the US, adding promotions and ads to the display when idle.
  • The pilot program targets certain models, with ads appearing on Cover Screens for Weather, Color, and Daily Board themes, but not on Art or Gallery themes.
  • Ads can be dismissed and won't reappear during the campaign period, but users cannot entirely turn off ads without losing smart features.
  • Samsung's Family Hub refrigerators in the US range from $1,800 to $3,500, and disconnecting from the internet may stop ads but also disable smart functionalities.