Ars Technica, 2026-09-23, "Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges":
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/owners-mourn-spoiled-food-after-firmware-update-bricks-samsung-smart-fridges/

Meanwhile, dumb fridges keep refrigerating and freezing food consistently and predictably for as long as electric power lasts and the machinery stays in good working order.