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Samsung accidentally freezes its smart fridges with a software update

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  1. heisenbit · · focus · HN ↗
    Likely not just rotten food but also spoilt medicine. Content of my fridge is a lot more expensive than the fridge.
    1. sarjann · · focus · HN ↗
      Imagine a lot of insulin gone to waste.
      1. gumby · · focus · HN ↗
        Yes, freezing insulin destroys it, which is a problem for me when I’m outdoors in the winter.
      2. boelboel · · focus · HN ↗
        Biologics (of rare diseases) cost well over what insulin costs, a patient could have medication in their fridge equal to the cost of a car.
      3. SapporoChris · · focus · HN ↗
        I do not think so. Most insulin can last 28 days outside the fridge, but not frozen insulin.

        Source: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;learn.mdsdiabetes.com&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;how-long-insulin-unrefrigerated" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;learn.mdsdiabetes.com&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;how-long-insulin-unrefrig...

    2. tosti · · focus · HN ↗
      Especially if you&#x27;re a heisenberg.
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