How Samsung's connected fridge is advancing the smart home

LAS VEGAS — The annual Consumer Electronics Show once again ushered in a class of new giant TVs (this year: HDR), cameras (4K, of course) and a few outliers that brought in oooohs and ahhhs (we're looking at you, Faraday Future car).

But one product that created a lot of unexpected buzz was... a fridge. The Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator not only has a giant touchscreen on the front, but it also packs a small camera that lets you to see what's inside while you're at the grocery store. Not convinced you need more milk? It'll take some pictures and send them to your phone