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Samsung's Smart Fridge Update: Voice-Controlled and Food-Savvy

1/5/2026

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At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced an update to its Family Hub smart fridge that enables voice-activated door opening and closing via Bixby, with the door able to open over 90 degrees.
The update includes Google's AI Vision to recognize food items for meal planning and to reduce food waste.
Samsung described the update as a significant accessibility improvement for smart home technology.

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Story summary

At CES 2026, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced an update to its Family Hub smart fridge that enables voice-activated door opening and closing via Bixby, with the door able to open over 90 degrees.
The update includes Google's AI Vision to recognize food items for meal planning and to reduce food waste.
Samsung described the update as a significant accessibility improvement for smart home technology.