GE fridges refuse to work unless water filter is 'official', via RFID chip

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https://twitter.com/IamShaneMorris/status/1220367934947758080

Saw this on BoingBoing. Perhaps a warning for anyone looking to purchase a fridge anytime soon.

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Well, that is pretty lame.

I’ve got a Whirlpool fridge and only buy the recommended filter, but I hate anti-consumer moves like this. GE should be ashamed.

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