Tag: korea

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October 1, 2026· IoT & Smart Home

Samsung Software Glitch Bricks Smart Fridges in South Korea Right Before Chuseok Holiday, Spoiling Food

A routine SmartThings software update turned into a logistical and household nightmare for owners of high-end Samsung smart refrigerators in South Korea this week, leaving their kitchen appliances entirely unresponsive and causing widespread food spoilage. According to reports from regional tech outlets such as ZDNet Korea, affected consumers found themselves grappling with sudden system shutdowns…

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September 24, 2026· IoT & Smart Home

Samsung Software Glitch Bricks Smart Refrigerators in South Korea Just Ahead of Major Holiday

A routine SmartThings software update turned into a logistical and domestic nightmare for numerous owners of Samsung smart refrigerators in South Korea this week, rendering their high-tech kitchen appliances completely unresponsive and incapable of cooling. The malfunction, which hit local households hard, quickly transformed high-end appliances into liabilities, leaving consumers facing the immediate threat of…

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September 22, 2026· Cloud Computing

AWS Engages with Open Source Communities at Open Source Summit Korea 2026

Last week, the vibrant world of open source development converged in Seoul as AWS contributors joined the global OpenSearch and Valkey communities for a four-day collaborative event. The gathering, which took place during the Open Source Summit Korea 2026 and the MCP DevSummit Seoul 2026, served as a vital touchpoint for engineers, developers, and project…