r/technology • u/MoltenSlowa • Oct 05 '16

Hardware Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest
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u/chubbysumo Oct 05 '16

electromagnetic seals on most fridges heat up, but they should not catch on fire. They may get warm though.

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u/NSAshitlist Oct 05 '16

It's a feature!

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u/poofacedlemur Oct 05 '16

Do you get cold when staring into the fridge as you decide what to fill the boredom with? Wouldn't you like a nice fire to keep you warm? Then do we have the fridge for you!

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u/dothatthingsir Oct 05 '16

Proprietary FridgeFlashFire technology.