How a New Fridge With Built-In Barcode Scanner Could Change Grocery Shopping Forever – CNET
Keeping a mental list of the groceries you’re running low on is a weekly battle. The new smart fridge from GE Profile, announced ahead of CES 2026, aims to take the guesswork out of your next trip to the supermarket.
The brand has introduced an AI-powered refrigerator that could transform the all-important kitchen cold storage space into an intelligent assistant, featuring a built-in scanner to manage your grocery list, a smart hub for suggesting recipes, and a live camera feed designed to eliminate overbuying and reduce food waste.
A first-ever built-in food scanner keeps tabs on your supplies
The fridge functions as a home hub, providing weather updates and recipe suggestions.
The 8-inch touchscreen display serves as a command center for the kitchen, offering weather updates, customizable backgrounds and access to recipes from partners like Taste of Home. New recipes are added monthly through regular software updates.
Voice controls enable hands-free operation, allowing you to add items to a list, convert measurements or look up product information. The dispenser features sensor technology for hands-free water filling, offering options for automatic filling or precise measurement.
Availability and pricing
The GE Profile Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant will be available in both standard-depth and counter-depth models starting in April 2026.
The refrigerator is priced at $4,899 and will be sold through geappliances.com and select retailers nationwide. It is available in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel and features door-in-door storage, an adjustable temperature drawer and LED lighting.
