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The Latest in Apartment Technology: Fridge Cams and Robotic Valets

A Time Equities apartment, where most of the appliances can be controlled remotely, including a fridge and dishwasher, both from Samsung, in New York, Dec. 1, 2017. Digital amenities, controlled by voice commands and smartphone apps and use robots, are turning up across the New York area in condos, co-ops and rentals, even if users may have to contend with a few glitches. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times)