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Samsung brings ads to US fridges (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago by Pro@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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

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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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[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I think about the car thing a lot, as we may need a new one in a few years.

My husband's father leased a new BMW. He picked us up on easter with it. The whole front is a giant screen. You wave your hand a certain way, it can change the song or adjust the volume.. by waving your hand. While he thought it was cool, all I could think about was the fact something was visually recording every movement in the car. And what if you're a person who talks with their hands?

Stupid fucking needless features.