Samsung is enabling advertising on the video doors of their $1800 home refrigerators.
I can’t wait for the next “upgrade”. Not only will it show ads, but it will force you to actually watch one before you are allowed to open the door. Presumably after the first 10 seconds a “Skip” button will appear on screen.
“You’re low on Lil Debbies! Buy 2 get 1 free - scan the QR code.”
I’d accept the ads if the car was half price, but I wouldn’t pay MSRP for this crap.
intercst
Goof,
It will film you in your tighty whities.
Why stop there - door should open only once you ordered resupplies for items running low from this month‘s ad sponsor.
One of the reasons I’m contemplating restoring my parents ‘56 Chevy. KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid.
I just bought a used, low mileage, very nicely cared for, manual transmission, 2014 VW bug.
It will be my last ICE car, I hope. Electrics are sprouting in Mexico, but not charging stations. And it is best to own a car not coveted by anyone.
Washing machines have come with a box of Tide or coupon for same for years. New moms often receive a box of Pampers.
This kind of marketing has been around for decades. And what about the dealer decals on new cars.
As long as it’s removable, no big deal.
Oh dear boy, you underestimate the onslaught of tasteless executives in marketing:
No full opt-out: There appears to be no option to completely turn off the ads. Disconnecting the fridge from the internet might prevent ads, but it would also disable the smart features that customers paid for.
And, of course, you could just unplug the refrigerator too and use it as a, uh, storage closet.
Hopefully you don’t mind getting hair loss treatment ads or urinary tract infection remedies as you’re eating your soup. Personally, I think I might.
[I purchased a Hisense TV at Costco several months back. When you turn it on, instead of turning on, it leads you to a screen inviting you to subscribe to one of several Google services, none of which I care about, and it does it every single time and there is no way to avoid it, except to find the “No thanks” button. Needless to say I will never buy another Hisense product EVER.]
I recently bought a CyberPower PC at Costco. All the features I wanted and almost half the price of a Dell. And yes, whenever I booted it up, all kinds of messages popped up. A quick visit to the Startup program took care of that.
It might be worth checking the TVs settings menu or the privacy settings to see if you have options to block all the crapware stuff.
We need a worldwide rebellion against all this “you are nothing but a worker and consumer” brainwashing, reinventing the senses of shame and dishonor.
Not holding my breath.
Been there done that. Can’t find a way to turn it off, including the manufacturer instructions or AI.
Luckily it’s a small TV in my workshop which I don’t use all that often, and it’s past the ”Return” window at Costco or I’d take it back.