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Smart refrigerator
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<p>A smart refrigerator is a <a href="/facts/Refrigerator/TGb5ozLY">refrigerator</a> that is able to communicate with the internet. This kind of refrigerator is often designed to automatically determine when particular food items need to be replenished. </p><p>This functionality is partly managed by human involvement, but proposed future iterations of the technology incorporate inventory tracking for all items inside, along with a seamless payment system. This capability would involve connecting the refrigerator to an online retail store, ensuring a consistently stocked refrigerator at home for domestic use. For commercial use, additional features such as payment terminals and locks could be incorporated to manage tasks like unattended retail. </p>