• ReginaPhalange@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    I imagine it goes like this:

    1. Fridge gather nearby SSIDs
    2. Samsung partners with Google/Meta
    3. Cross reference SSIDs with the ones being collected from Android devices/Meta apps
    4. Get advertising IDs from devices likely in this house
    5. Profit

    Or, and much much cheaper:

    1. To continue configuring this fridge please install this app via play/apple.
    • GreenShimada@lemmy.world
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      3 hours ago

      This 100%. Also cross-reference IP addresses associated with the fridge’s IP to get Google/Meta advertising IDs on the whole family.

      There’s a non-zero chance that when Grandma comes over, she gets ads just for her as long as she’s there.