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Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges

Wednesday, September 23, 2026


Samsung smart refrigerators stopped functioning after a firmware update on January 15, 2026, leaving owners unable to access food stored inside. Samsung did not immediately provide a public statement about the cause or timeline for restoring functionality. Multiple owners reported spoiled food and financial losses following the incident.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/owners-mourn-spoiled-food-after-firmware-update-bricks-samsung-smart-fridges/

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