Comment on Here’s what ads on your $2,000 Samsung smart fridge will look like

Emi@ani.social ⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

• JoshuaFalken@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Cupboard doors are too high; dishwashers are too low; ovens have too many windows; countertops are too horizontal; and the backsplash is too far away.

  As far as surfaces where screens could go, a fridge is a pretty good contender. I don’t have anywhere else in my kitchen I could put a dedicated screen. When I’m following a recipe, I just pop a tablet on the windowsill.

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  • Peruvian_Skies@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Your last sentence kind of defeats the entire rest of your comment. If it’s just suppposed to be a built-in screen for following recipes in your kitchen, it’s better to get a cheap tablet because you can also use it elsewhere for other things.

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    • 1984@lemmy.today ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago

      I think in the future, the screen will keep track of whats inside the fridge and be able to create shopping lists and maybe even order things.

      But right now, I would never pay for it. Its like the wifi i have in my owen. Never connected it but I paid for it since it was included…

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      • Peruvian_Skies@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨hour⁩ ago

        What’s the intended functionality of an oven with wifi? Replacing an egg timer with push notifications?

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• possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip ⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  It could be really useful. I would love to have the weather and maybe a to do list on the fridge.

  The problem is when companies reach there hand into the software. I want to have full control of a smart appliance.

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  • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Get a magnetic case for a tablet and stick it to the fridge. If it starts showing ads, you can take it off, put it through the wood chipper and the fridge will still work fine.

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    • possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Why would I need to do that?

      I think it is reasonable for me to expect that the high end fridge I bought and paid for will not turn against me. It is crazy what these companies get away with.

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      • cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Even if the smart fridge doesn’t become enshittified, the smart features will likely become obsolete long before the fridge its self is worn out. Just try using a phone or tablet that’s 10-15 years old. It probably won’t be able to open an https website, let alone install new apps.

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  • BroBot9000@lemmy.world ⁨22⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    You have one of those in your pocket at all times…. We really did this to ourselves.

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