Why “freezer” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard of. The only reason I can conceive to really need network connectivity is to monitor temp, and there's zero reason to have that hooked…
by b112 · Sep 1, 2026
> it is a strong evidence that the freezer can be remotely controlled globally As per the article that's literally a selling feature
by small_scombrus · Sep 1, 2026
AI or not - can we agree to stop doing this now that AI has ruined it: "But the thing I can’t get past is Fort Huachuca’s failure mode. Not: the freezer compressor died. Not: th…
by reedf1 · Sep 1, 2026
In any cases, it is a strong evidence that the freezer can be remotely controlled globally, and this is in itself a source of concerns (what other electrical equipment can be co…
by addag · Sep 1, 2026
I was thinking timezone update - because of course an internet-connected freezer needs updated zone info so one can configure defrost schedules without the benefit of UTC.
by edelbitter · Sep 1, 2026
Freezer's went into defrost melting all the frozen food and ice. If they just go down you have days to weeks to respond before everything unfreezes just based on the thermal mas…
by elictronic · Aug 31, 2026
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A refrigerator, commonly shortened to fridge, is a commercial and home appliance consisting of a thermally insulated compartment and a heat pump that transfers heat from its inside to its external environment so that its inside is cooled to a temperature below the ambient temperature of the room. Refrigeration is an essential food storage technique around the world. The low temperature reduces the reproduction rate of bacteria, so the refrigerator lowers the rate of spoilage. A refrigerator maintains a temperature a few degrees above the freezing point of water. The optimal temperature range for perishable food storage is 3 to 5 °C. A freezer is a specialized refrigerator, or portion of a refrigerator, that maintains its contents' temperature below the freezing point of water. The refrigerator replaced the icebox, which had been a common household appliance for almost a century and a half. The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends that the refrigerator be kept at or below 4 °C (40 °F) and that the freezer be regulated at −18 °C (0 °F). Read more on Wikipedia