Samsung accidentally freezes its smart fridges with a software update

Credit: Samsung TL;DR Samsung has halted a SmartThings update to smart fridges in Korea after some owners reported that their fridges stopped working. Samsung confirmed the issue and said it was taking “emergency measures.” This latest issue once again highlights the risks associated with using connected appliances. There are plenty of smart home appliances on the market, featuring internet connectivity, cross-device integration, and a host of other features.