So absurd and embarrassing ..."

Some Samsung smart fridges stopped working on Tuesday due to a firmware update.

Korean outlets were the first to report the problems, which affect Samsung’s Bespoke AI line of fridges. Star News Korea, per a Google-provided translation, said that most of the affected devices were four-door fridges from 2024 or later.

  • mojofrododojo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    29 days ago

    I think there’s gonna be a renaissance of manufacturers who can charge a slight premium for slightly updated 1950s designs. modern materials, like modern cfc alternatives, but built rock solid, -it just works- tech. knobs. switches.

    • gramie@lemmy.caEnglish
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      29 days ago

      I’d like to believe that, but I can’t see it happening.

      Of course, there is a tractor company in Alberta, Canada that is making old school tractors without all the bells and whistles, and selling them for a fraction of what John Deere charges.

      So maybe…

    • A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      28 days ago

      I’ve been hoping for the same for 20 years and smart bullshit just gets dumber and more plentiful every year.

      its not exactly easy to spin up a factory making deshitified good… and things like fridges and stoves are not exactly something someone can make artisanally in their garage.