Software update adds advertisements to Samsung smart refrigerators

Samsung’s latest update for its smart refrigerators is adding ads to the Cover Screen — even on expensive models. According to a Reddit user’s changelog (via Sammobile), some themes will now display advertisements, though two ad-free themes remain.

It’s unclear which models are affected, and the update frames ads as a “feature,” raising concerns about data collection. Critics say this is a strong argument against buying smart fridges, warning that any connected display may eventually be used for ads.

Source: Android Authority