cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/37646129

Source: Reddit post— Private front-end.

Samsung Statement to Android Authority:

Samsung is committed to innovation and enhancing every day value for our home appliance customers. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen that value, we are conducting a pilot program to offer promotions and curated advertisements on certain Samsung Family Hub refrigerator models in the U.S. market.

As a part of this pilot program, Family Hub refrigerators in the U.S. will receive an over-the-network (OTN) software update with Terms of Service (T&C) and Privacy Notice (PN). Advertising will appear on certain Family Hub refrigerator Cover Screens. The Cover Screen appears when a Family Hub screen is idle. Ad design format may change depending on Family Hub personalization options for the Cover Screen, and advertising will not appear when Cover Screen displays Art Mode or picture albums.

Advertisements can be dismissed on the Cover Screens where ads are shown, meaning that specific ads will not appear again during the campaign period.

    • cley_faye@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      6 hours ago

      I’m now at the point where I actively seek out variants of devices that don’t have wifi capabilities. Did that for a ceiling fan and an AC unit. They were a bit cheaper, too, so win-win.

      I wonder how long it will take for the “dumb” versions to become more expensive.

      • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
        1·
        3 hours ago

        I bought a nice smart TV. Let the wifi connect once to update it. Made it forget my wifi and changed my wifi password. No problems from then on.

    • Chip_Rat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      11 hours ago

      And pay attention if you are buying one that you don’t need to connect it! Let the company know you’ll buy a “dumb” fridge to avoid their bullshit.