For someone who writes about kitchens all day, I've rarely questioned my refrigerator. Fridge tech doesn't offer the bells and whistles of a new air fryer or a souped-up coffee machine, so for most people, you'll only search for the best refrigerator when your 10-year-old faithful has given up the ghost.
No matter how fancy a new refrigerator can look, though, any new option should be smart from the inside out. And recent upgrades from brands like Samsung and LG are integrating AI technology that will make you feel the difference that intelligent upgrades can make. But what does it even mean for a refrigerator to use AI? I've been testing one to find out.
