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1. diskzero · 1790171248 · focus · HN ↗

   We ended up with a Samsung fridge in our new home. It has no external display or any other indication that it is a "smart" fridge. I only found out when a friend visited who has a Samsung phone and the phone offered to connect to the fridge. We spent the next 30 minutes removing panels from the fridge and found the wifi/bluetooth antenna on a small board under the top-right hinge cover. The board was disconnected and the fridge continues to operate normally.

   I am now eyeing my dishwasher very suspiciously.

   1. hansvm · 1790172929 · focus · HN ↗

      There's an old joke floating around if anyone remembers where it's from:

      A tech enthusiast has the latest and greatest smartphones, voice assistants, and everything else cool and flashy. A programmer has a single inkjet printer from the 90s, and they keep a shotgun by their bedside in case it makes a noise.

      1. fg137 · 1790173611 · focus · HN ↗

         The earliest that I can track down is <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.tumblr.com&#x2F;michaelblume&#x2F;169525456166&#x2F;tech-enthusiasts-everything-in-my-house-is-wired" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.tumblr.com&#x2F;michaelblume&#x2F;169525456166&#x2F;tech-enthus...

         1. six_seven · 1790176860 · focus · HN ↗

            What was your process to find the oldest reference?

            1. fg137 · 1790182474 · focus · HN ↗

               Google search.

               P.S. only the oldest that I can track down.

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