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Samsung brings ads to US fridges (i.redd.it)
submitted 14 hours ago by Pro@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] acchariya@lemmy.world 15 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Will they come and collect it for a refund if you don't agree with the new TOS?

[–] ThunderQueen@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Probably just break the smart features remotely

[–] Patches@ttrpg.network 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

If only. Would not be surprised to break core functionality.

[–] ThunderQueen@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

Probably right. It is samsung after all. They would rather you have e-waste than not be able to serve you ads and steal your data.