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WIRED tested the Rocco Classic, a smart beverage fridge with a companion app that tracks drink inventory and nutrition facts, dual-temperature zones controllable manually or via app, and adjustable interior lighting behind a fluted glass door. The fridge's flat top doubles as a bar cart surface, and it ships with a set of round playing cards usable as coasters.
European supermarkets suffered a suspected cyber-attack in November that affected refrigeration systems, prompting fresh scrutiny of internet-connected devices. UK researchers at UK Cyber Defence have found more than 800 refrigeration and building-control interfaces tied to British retailers that are accessible via the public internet, though this doesn't confirm they're hackable. The NCSC says it has no evidence of UK impact but is working with international partners to investigate the incidents.
Rocco is discounting its retro-style smart mini-fridge by $200 on its Graphite, Cream, Beige, and Green models, bringing the price down from $1,995. Buyers during the sale also receive a free case of Laurel's Lattes. The company is also reportedly preparing new color options for the fridge soon.
A faulty test firmware update pushed by Samsung to some smart refrigerator models in South Korea left units frozen mid-update, disabling features like auto-open doors, interior lighting and temperature control. The malfunction struck days before the Chuseok holiday, when many households had stocked up on food, and repair technicians were reportedly unable to reach some customers until October 1 or 7 due to the holiday schedule.