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Samsung Electronics today announced a new partnership with FlexIt, a health and wellness solution that makes exercise more convenient and accessible. Starting this month,1 FlexIt will bring personal trainer-based fitness content to Samsung Smart TV users through the new lifestyle hub Samsung Daily+2 on Samsung Tizen OS. “Wellness should be central to our routines, so building healthy habits through Samsung Daily+ makes it convenient to incorporate health and wellness into all different aspects of daily life,” said Demian Hyun, Vice President and Head of the Experience Planning Group of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “This new partnership underscores Samsung’s commitment as the leader in the global display industry to promoting thoughtful, interconnected health experiences aimed at bettering the lives of consumers.” On the FlexIt app’s online portal, users can find, book and pay for exclusive one-on-one virtual fitness sessions directly on their TVs. With a camera connected — whether it be via a supported webcam3 or a smartphone — virtual health professionals4 provide real-time feedback, adjust workouts and offer form modifications to foster a supportive, safe and effective workout environment. The FlexIt app helps users approach their health in a more holistic way; in addition to workout content, FlexIt offers nutrition training, low-impact wellness activities like meditation and yoga, and physical and occupational therapy. By working virtually with a trainer who understands their personal fitness journey and wellness goals, users craft an attainable routine that suits their needs and lifestyle, all from the comfort of their home or any other location with a connected device. By housing services such as FlexIt, Samsung Daily+ is paving the way for the future of virtual health and wellness experiences through its convenience and accessibility to build productive and convenient daily routines. Samsung Daily+ serves as a new lifestyle hub for Smart TV users, allowing them to conveniently enjoy a wide range of premium lifestyle services and features — such as home fitness, telehealth services, video calls and more — using one single interface. “Through the innovative FlexIt app for Samsung, we’re furthering our commitment to making fitness more accessible than ever. By delivering personalized, one-on-one immersive training experiences directly to your living room, we’re extending our reach to a broader audience, empowering individuals to achieve their wellness goals with ease and convenience,” said Austin Cohen, FlexIt’s Founder and CEO. During CES® 2024, Samsung gave consumers an early look at Samsung Daily+ and the FlexIt app on its 2024 Neo QLED 8K. Richard Friedman, FlexIt’s Senior Vice President of Technology, joined the Samsung team in Las Vegas to showcase how the FlexIt app integrates with Samsung TVs. Samsung Daily+ is also a 2024 CES Innovation Awards Honoree, having been recognized as a unique smart home service with an open ecosystem that integrates third-party services. For more information on health offerings on Samsung’s TV lineup, visit Samsung.com. About FlexIt FlexIt has revolutionized the fitness and wellness industry through its innovative, cutting-edge technology, offering a comprehensive approach to holistic well-being for consumers and enterprises. Its core solution centers around live, one-on-one, two-way personal health and wellness sessions with fitness and wellness experts, accessible through both web and app platforms. FlexIt’s platform goes beyond just fitness training, embracing holistic well-being through nutrition coaching (led by registered nutritionists with a focus on weight loss), low-impact wellness activities (yoga, meditation, stretching and dance), health coaching, and physical and occupational therapy (covering preventive, pre/post-natal, senior and recovery), offering 28 health modalities on the platform. Our comprehensive and innovative approach has earned us recognition within the industry. FlexIt has been selected for the Best Budget-Friendly Coaching App of 2023 by Women’s Health, the Best Personal Trainer Apps of 2023 by Forbes, and the Best Fitness Apps in 2023 by Oprah Daily and has been awarded by Men’s Health, Inc. 5000, US News & World Report, among many others. For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] 1 Availability varies by model and region. The FlexIt app will be available through Samsung Daily+ on all 2024 TV models: Neo QLED 8K, 4K, OLED, UHD (above DU7000) and The Frame. OS upgrade is scheduled to be provided for select 2023 TV models during the second half of 2024. 2022 and 2021 TV model users can download the FlexIt app through the app store. 2 Starting this year, Samsung Daily+, a hub for lifestyle experiences, provides a wide range of services and features — from personal training and telehealth to video calls and remote PC solutions — in one single interface. With Samsung TVs at the center of the home, users can enjoy the benefits of the latest innovations and seamless connectivity between devices in their day-to-day lives. 3 Logitech Webcam (C930e, C922 PRO STREAM WEBCAM, C925E, C920s Pro HD Webcam, HD Pro Webcam C920, C920-C, C930c, HD Pro Webcam C920, StreamCam), Samsung (SC-FD100B) 4 English- and Spanish-speaking FlexIt health professionals and trainers View the full article

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Samsung Electronics, the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 18 consecutive years, has commenced its annual series of Tech Seminars in Frankfurt, Germany. From February 20 to 22, Samsung will showcase its newest display lineup for 2024 that features new, innovative AI technology and smart features on the Neo QLED, OLED and Lifestyle products to professionals in Europe. Tech Seminar sessions are a longstanding program, having delivered detailed information and exclusive hands-on experiences with new products for the past 13 years. As part of Samsung’s visual display vision — “We look out of the box to inspire new ways of life” — this year the company is displaying select, cutting-edge technologies from its 2024 lineup that offer new lifestyles and new ways of consuming content. The 2024 European Tech Seminar in Frankfurt sets the stage for similar sessions in major regions worldwide later this year, including Southeast Asia and Latin America. At these events, Samsung will feature new technologies that span across the latest TVs and lifestyle product lineup: Samsung’s 75-inch Neo QLED 8K QN900D incorporates the new and powerful NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor, which supports features like 8K AI Upscaling Pro and AI Motion Enhancer Pro for the best Neo QLED 8K visuals to date. The 2024 Tizen OS brings content front and center, offering a personalized experience based on different accounts set up on smart TVs. Tizen features services such as Samsung Gaming Hub, an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform, with content recommendations for a convenient and tailored cloud gaming experience. Music Frame is a customizable wireless speaker designed to seamlessly blend into its surroundings. It can operate as a standalone speaker, or it can pair with a Samsung TV and soundbar via Q-Symphony to deliver a more immersive viewing experience with surround sound. New OLED Glare Free technology was specifically designed for Samsung’s 2024 OLED screens and preserves color accuracy and image sharpness while reducing reflections from nearby lighting. The new, specialized hard-coating layer and surface coating pattern overcomes the trade-off between gloss and reflection. ▲ Martin Kim, Picture Quality Solution Lab at Samsung Electronics, explains that the 2024 Neo QLED 8K incorporates the new and powerful NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor, supporting AI-backed features such as 8K AI Upscaling Pro and AI Motion Enhancer Pro. ▲ Andrew Sohn, Picture Quality Solution Lab at Samsung Electronics, shows off Samsung’s AI engine that can instantly optimize picture and sound quality based on the game or genre being played. ▲ Haylie Jung, Picture Quality Solution Lab at Samsung Electronics, demonstrates how users can set up their own profiles on the 2024 Tizen OS for Samsung Smart TVs to enjoy a customized experience including personal recommendations. ▲ Music Frame is a customizable wireless speaker designed to seamlessly blend into its surroundings. “Kicking off our Tech Seminar series is always something we look forward to,” said Yong-Jae Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Each year we have the opportunity to meet with local media and professionals, not just to provide in-depth demonstrations and explanations on new technology, but also to discuss the products we are most excited about and hear their feedback.” For more information on Samsung’s 2024 TV and lifestyle product lineup, visit samsung.com. View the full article

Samsung Electronics has once again demonstrated its dominance in the global TV market, marking an unprecedented 18-year streak at the forefront of the industry. Market research firm Omdia reported that Samsung has achieved a 30.1% share of the global TV market in 2023, reinforcing its status as the industry leader since 2006. This success is largely due to the company’s strategic focus on premium and large-screen TV categories, driven by its cutting-edge QLED and OLED models. Since its launch in 2017, Samsung’s QLED TV lineup, including the latest Neo QLED models, has surpassed cumulative sales of 40 million units. In 2023 alone, the QLED lineup achieved sales of 8.31million units. ▲ Samsung is ranked No. 1 global TV brand for 18th consecutive year Samsung asserted notable leadership in the premium TV sector – specifically for TVs over 75 inches and priced above $2,500. The company has recorded an impressive 60.5% market share in terms of sales for TVs priced over $2,500, while also maintaining a lead with 33.9% sales share for TVs over 75 inches. In addition, thanks to robust sales of 98-inch models, TVs over the 90 inches have maintained the lead with a 30.4% market share. Building on its success in the ultra-large and high-end TV market, Samsung has also made significant strides in the OLED sector. The company’s OLED TV lineup recorded 1.01 million units sold in 2023, capturing a market share of 22.7%. With the expanded OLED lineup in 2024, Samsung’s market share in the OLED sector is projected to surge in 2024. “We are proud to be recognized as the market leader in the global TV sector for 18 consecutive years, a testament to the enduring trust and loyalty our customers place in Samsung,” stated SW Yong, President and Head of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are deeply committed to advancing the industry, moving beyond exceptional picture quality to offer more meaningful and valuable experiences.” At CES 2024, Samsung Electronics unveiled the groundbreaking NQ8 AI Gen3 processor, heralding the start of the AI Screen Era. The advancement in state-of-the-art chipsets and capabilities is set to redefine the smart TV domain, integrating sophisticated AI powered by Tizen OS to establish AI screens as center of the smart home innovation. 2024 is shaping up to be another year of significant innovation for Samsung. With advancements in processors and cutting-edge AI features, Samsung is on course to further transform home entertainment and set new benchmarks in the TV industry. View the full article

Shinique Smith is a New York-based artist widely recognized for her monumental fabric sculptures and abstract paintings infused with calligraphy and collages. In her art, she uses recycled objects or memories to showcase the power of personal possessions — believing that humans collect meaningful keepsakes in search of their own paradise. Her work has become renowned in the past two decades for conveying inspiring messages of personal expression, energy, history and identity. Now, Smith’s globally acclaimed artwork comes to life with The Frame’s cutting-edge technology. Samsung Newsroom sat down with Smith to discuss her artistic journey and the inspiration behind some of her work. ▲ Shinique Smith poses in front of one of her works From Early Creative Exposure to a Varied and Flourishing Career Q: Tell us a bit about yourself and your career as an artist. How did your early exposure to the art world influence your career? I was born, raised and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. My mother made certain that creativity was integral to my upbringing. What began as arts and crafts in my early childhood inspired me to attend the Baltimore School for the Arts, where I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies in fine art and arts education. In addition to my more than 12 years of arts education, my mother’s creative and intellectual endeavors — including fashion design, science, world religions and spiritual practices — were all influential and have become the conceptual core of my artistic practice. Art has shaped my worldview since it is a lifelong study, pursuit and career. Q: You work with many different media, ranging from sculpture to painting. What is your favorite to work with? I consider sculpture and painting to be opposite sides of the same coin, and my favorite is when they influence each other. I create with many materials — paint, fabric, collage, photography and performance. I enjoy finding the connections and harmonies that resonate between them. Q: Tell us a bit about your artistic process. How do you get from start to finish on a project? Drawing is the foundation of my artistic process. I draw sketches of sculptures that I’ve already made or plan to make in the future. This keeps my mind and hands coordinated and fresh. Paintings begin with words translated into gestures on paper or canvas. From there, I build layers, edit and find connections of color and meaning in the elements that I add. The process is almost entirely intuitive. Q: Do you recall a pivotal moment or experience in your career that still influences your work? “Twilight’s Compendium,” a site-specific installation at the Denver Art Museum, is one of my most signficant works. I used my body to make prints on the wall and combined them with sculpture and collage to create my first large-scale installation. It was a catalog of blues and a collection of marks that I learned throughout the process — which I continue to use now. An Intimate Museum in Samsung’s Art Store Q: Your work has been displayed at institutions ranging from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to the New Museum in New York. How does displaying your work on The Frame compare to displaying it inside museums or galleries? Both platforms grant access to a wide audience. In museums, the viewer must take in the work in a more public, fast-paced environment. The Frame, on the other hand, is like having a piece of the museum in an intimate space, giving the viewer more time to explore details of the work. Q: You have a collection of public works in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and more. How do you feel public works like these compare to your work that is widely available to users of The Frame? My public works are available for people to see while in transit. They are monumentally scaled, from 60 to 150 feet. Some are indoors and at ground level, and others are outside and so high in the air that viewers must be at a distance to see the whole piece. All my works — wherever they are found — reveal intricate details upon closer observation, similar to viewing art on The Frame. Q: What pieces would you recommend users display on The Frame? Please give a brief explanation of each. ▲ “Angel” (2011) “Angel” is a composite of three images I shot of one of my favorite hanging sculptures. With pink and rainbows, this piece is great to display on The Frame since not everyone has space for work like this in their home. ▲ “Dusk” (2012) “Dusk” is a fabric wall sculpture and the only one that became a landscape made from clothing in my closet. I’m inspired by our quest for paradise and utopia through our keepsakes. For users, I hope it could be like viewing an imaginative rolling hill through a window. ▲ “Memories of my youth streak by on the 23” (2019) “Memories of my youth streak by on the 23” is new to The Frame, and it is my favorite part of a mural-like mixed media painting. Through the cut mirrors, the viewer catches glimpses of themselves in the work — like my experience riding the bus to school as a teenager or seeing my window reflection against the cityscape. Technology and Artistic Accessibility Q: Do you feel there are any advantages to displaying your work digitally, such as on The Frame? I love seeing my work in different scales and mediums. The Frame is a beautiful platform that gives the viewer the advantage of both variety and intimacy. Q: Throughout your career, how have you seen technology influence the art world? How do you see this changing in the future? Anything that causes a shift in society is reflected in the art world — technology has evolved so drastically that it has changed modern society with home computers, wireless cable TV, the internet and social media. Disposable cameras and camcorders gave people wider access to photography and videography. Now, everyone can film, document and share every increment of life through their smartphones. Looking to the future, everyone is talking about AI and using it to think and create for people. As we continue this exploration, I hope we will continue to rely on our own abilities and creativity. Q: Do you have any upcoming projects you’re able to tell us about? “Metamorph” will open in April at the Monique Meloche Gallery during EXPO Chicago. The exhibition will showcase new paintings, sculptures and works on paper inspired by butterflies, transformation and resilient beauty. This July, I will also present a new large-scale sculptural installation at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. My latest exhibition, “Parade,” recently opened at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The synergy between my contemporary fabric works and the adorned, draped figures of European master paintings is striking. Available until January 2025, the gallery will feature various talks and performances starting this May through the fall. Visit Samsung Art Store in The Frame to see more of Shinique Smith’s artwork. View the full article

Shinique Smith is a New York-based artist widely recognized for her monumental fabric sculptures and abstract paintings infused with calligraphy and collages. In her art, she uses recycled objects or memories to showcase the power of personal possessions — believing that humans collect meaningful keepsakes in search of their own paradise. Her work has become renowned in the past two decades for conveying inspiring messages of personal expression, energy, history and identity. Now, Smith’s globally acclaimed artwork comes to life with The Frame’s cutting-edge technology. Samsung Newsroom sat down with Smith to discuss her artistic journey and the inspiration behind some of her work. ▲ Shinique Smith poses in front of one of her works From Early Creative Exposure to a Varied and Flourishing Career Q: Tell us a bit about yourself and your career as an artist. How did your early exposure to the art world influence your career? I was born, raised and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. My mother made certain that creativity was integral to my upbringing. What began as arts and crafts in my early childhood inspired me to attend the Baltimore School for the Arts, where I completed my undergraduate and graduate studies in fine art and arts education. In addition to my more than 12 years of arts education, my mother’s creative and intellectual endeavors — including fashion design, science, world religions and spiritual practices — were all influential and have become the conceptual core of my artistic practice. Art has shaped my worldview since it is a lifelong study, pursuit and career. Q: You work with many different media, ranging from sculpture to painting. What is your favorite to work with? I consider sculpture and painting to be opposite sides of the same coin, and my favorite is when they influence each other. I create with many materials — paint, fabric, collage, photography and performance. I enjoy finding the connections and harmonies that resonate between them. Q: Tell us a bit about your artistic process. How do you get from start to finish on a project? Drawing is the foundation of my artistic process. I draw sketches of sculptures that I’ve already made or plan to make in the future. This keeps my mind and hands coordinated and fresh. Paintings begin with words translated into gestures on paper or canvas. From there, I build layers, edit and find connections of color and meaning in the elements that I add. The process is almost entirely intuitive. Q: Do you recall a pivotal moment or experience in your career that still influences your work? “Twilight’s Compendium,” a site-specific installation at the Denver Art Museum, is one of my most signficant works. I used my body to make prints on the wall and combined them with sculpture and collage to create my first large-scale installation. It was a catalog of blues and a collection of marks that I learned throughout the process — which I continue to use now. An Intimate Museum in Samsung’s Art Store Q: Your work has been displayed at institutions ranging from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to the New Museum in New York. How does displaying your work on The Frame compare to displaying it inside museums or galleries? Both platforms grant access to a wide audience. In museums, the viewer must take in the work in a more public, fast-paced environment. The Frame, on the other hand, is like having a piece of the museum in an intimate space, giving the viewer more time to explore details of the work. Q: You have a collection of public works in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and more. How do you feel public works like these compare to your work that is widely available to users of The Frame? My public works are available for people to see while in transit. They are monumentally scaled, from 60 to 150 feet. Some are indoors and at ground level, and others are outside and so high in the air that viewers must be at a distance to see the whole piece. All my works — wherever they are found — reveal intricate details upon closer observation, similar to viewing art on The Frame. Q: What pieces would you recommend users display on The Frame? Please give a brief explanation of each. ▲ “Angel” (2011) “Angel” is a composite of three images I shot of one of my favorite hanging sculptures. With pink and rainbows, this piece is great to display on The Frame since not everyone has space for work like this in their home. ▲ “Dusk” (2012) “Dusk” is a fabric wall sculpture and the only one that became a landscape made from clothing in my closet. I’m inspired by our quest for paradise and utopia through our keepsakes. For users, I hope it could be like viewing an imaginative rolling hill through a window. ▲ “Memories of my youth streak by on the 23” (2019) “Memories of my youth streak by on the 23” is new to The Frame, and it is my favorite part of a mural-like mixed media painting. Through the cut mirrors, the viewer catches glimpses of themselves in the work — like my experience riding the bus to school as a teenager or seeing my window reflection against the cityscape. Technology and Artistic Accessibility Q: Do you feel there are any advantages to displaying your work digitally, such as on The Frame? I love seeing my work in different scales and mediums. The Frame is a beautiful platform that gives the viewer the advantage of both variety and intimacy. Q: Throughout your career, how have you seen technology influence the art world? How do you see this changing in the future? Anything that causes a shift in society is reflected in the art world — technology has evolved so drastically that it has changed modern society with home computers, wireless cable TV, the internet and social media. Disposable cameras and camcorders gave people wider access to photography and videography. Now, everyone can film, document and share every increment of life through their smartphones. Looking to the future, everyone is talking about AI and using it to think and create for people. As we continue this exploration, I hope we will continue to rely on our own abilities and creativity. Q: Do you have any upcoming projects you’re able to tell us about? “Metamorph” will open in April at the Monique Meloche Gallery during EXPO Chicago. The exhibition will showcase new paintings, sculptures and works on paper inspired by butterflies, transformation and resilient beauty. This July, I will also present a new large-scale sculptural installation at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. My latest exhibition, “Parade,” recently opened at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. The synergy between my contemporary fabric works and the adorned, draped figures of European master paintings is striking. Available until January 2025, the gallery will feature various talks and performances starting this May through the fall. Visit Samsung Art Store in The Frame to see more of Shinique Smith’s artwork. View the full article

As ISE 2024 closes its curtains in Barcelona, the event left behind a legacy of innovation and industry milestones. This year, which also marked ISE’s 20th anniversary, saw Europe’s largest display exhibition continue to serve as a vital platform for companies like Samsung Electronics to present their latest innovations in commercial display technology. ▲ ISE 2024 was held at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. Visitors were greeted with Samsung’s outdoor advertising by the entrance. Samsung featured an expansive exhibition area spanning 1,728m2 — the largest among participants — drawing significant attention from attendees. The booth attracted more than 7,000 visitors on the first day, about twice as many as the previous year. During the event, a total of 23,000 attendees visited the booth, demonstrating the company’s status as a leader in the commercial display market. ▲ View of Samsung’s expansive 1,728m2 booth at ISE 2024. The show floor featured new commercial display products and solutions which garnered significant interest from visitors. In case you missed it, below are the digital signage products and solutions showcased by Samsung at ISE 2024. Pioneering the Era of Hyper-Connectivity With SmartThings for Business Samsung VXT Takes Over the Stage With Three Awards at ISE 2024 Samsung Partners With Cisco To Elevate Hybrid Workspaces With Its 105-Inch 5K Smart Signage Solution The 2024 WAD Interactive Display Provides Unlimited Learning Possibilities From Content Creation to Retail: Customized Solutions for Each Vertical Samsung Display Solutions Recognized by Experts With Record-Breaking Nine Awards ▲ Visitors were captivated by the awe-inspiring immersion of The Wall as a media facade. Upon entering the booth, visitors were immediately drawn into the media facade, which showcased anamorphic content on The Wall — delivering exceptional image quality and creating immersive 3D-like viewing experiences. ▲ Crowds gathered around the Samsung booth to see the Transparent MICRO LED displayed for the first time in Europe. As visitors ventured past the entrance, the Transparent MICRO LED — which had made its debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas last month — continued to captivate the audience with the MICRO LED acting as an overlay to provide additional information and diagrams on top of a live soccer match. Pioneering the Era of Hyper-Connectivity With SmartThings for Business ▲ Visitors to the SmartThings booth learned about how Samsung is extending its connectivity features for business applications. At ISE 2024, Samsung introduced an era of hyper-connectivity in the B2B space with SmartThings for Business. A dedicated SmartThings zone, designed to replicate various business settings such as coffee shops, hotels and offices, showcased the vast potential of SmartThings in various verticals. In retail setups, Samsung demonstrated how SmartThings could transform store operations through personalized automation. SmartThings for Business streamlines tasks with customized settings while ensuring top-notch security through real-time store monitoring and instant alerts. SmartThings enhances the guest experience in hospitality businesses as well. Using the SmartThings web browser, guests can easily check and control room conditions while also enjoying convenient features like auto check in and check out, all without the need for separate applications. ▲ Samsung unveiled SmartThings for Business, offering versatile applications across diverse business settings including coffee shops, hotels and offices. Samsung showcased enhanced business applications by incorporating SmartThings for Business into a corporate office space. Users can manage and control various settings according to meeting schedules, while also customizing enterprise dashboards using the SmartThings Enterprise API to further customize their experience. Extending its influence beyond the realm of consumer tech, SmartThings for Business gained recognition from industry experts as well. At ISE 2024, the solution received two distinguished awards — ‘Best of Show at ISE 2024’ and ‘Top New Technology’ honors for Network Management Solutions — which are acknowledged by Commercial Integrator and CE Pro. Samsung VXT Takes Over the Stage With Three Awards at ISE 2024 During ISE 2024, Samsung showcased its new cutting-edge content management solution, Samsung VXT (Visual eXperience Transformation). This cloud-native management software simplifies content creation and display management for B2B setups — including in-store promotions, advertisements and more — on one secure platform. All eyes were on the Pre-Integrated Repeatable Solutions (PIRS), which seamlessly integrate with Samsung VXT to offer users access to a wider range of outstanding content and create efficient solutions for diverse business sectors such as retail, hospitality, food and beverage, and corporate real estate. ▲ Visitors explored Samsung’s VXT and its PIRS partner solutions at the booth. The cloud-native CMS earned multiple recognitions at ISE 2024. After the first official day, Samsung hosted a global launch event for Samsung VXT. Attended by customers, partners and tech media, the event marked the official debut of the new solution. ▲ Executive Vice President Alex Lee introduced the VXT platform at the global launch event with key clients and media in attendance. Samsung also participated in the Digital Signage Summit during ISE 2024, sharing its vision for the future signage software landscape drawn by Samsung VXT. ▲ Samsung Europe EDO Vice President Simon Jackson attended the Digital Signage Summit, along with various customers and system integrators. Samsung VXT achieved a remarkable feat at ISE 2024 — earning top honors in multiple categories including ‘Best of Show at ISE in 2024’ in the AV Technology and Installation categories as well as being recognized as ‘Top New Technology’ in the Digital Signage Software category by Commercial Integrator and CE Pro. Samsung Partners With Cisco To Elevate Hybrid Workspaces With Its 105-Inch 5K Smart Signage Solution ▲ Visitors at the booth looking at the new QPD-5K display used for video conferencing. Amidst the rise of hybrid work, Samsung unveiled a new smart signage (Model name: QPD-5K), optimized for video conferencing solutions, which will broaden the customer experience even further with more tailored solutions. In partnership with Cisco, the new 105-inch 5K smart signage delivers a distinctive experience with its 21:9 widescreen ratio, offering an exceptional immersive experience that similarly replicates an in-person meeting room experience. The 2024 WAD Interactive Display Provides Unlimited Learning Possibilities Samsung also unveiled a new interactive display (Model name: WAD), designed to provide dynamic and engaging learning experiences. The 2024 model boasts substantial improvements including 8GB RAM and 64GB of memory compared to its predecessors, ensuring stable performance and elevating learning experiences to unprecedented heights. ▲ The 2024 WAD display, with Android 13 OS and Google EDLA certification, offers a seamless learning experience across various devices. The Google EDLA-certified WAD Interactive Display enhances classroom engagements by seamlessly integrating a suite of Google apps like Google Classroom, Drive and even YouTube. Powered by Android 13 OS, the Interactive Display also enables multi-device connectivity making lessons more engaging and interactive. From Content Creation to Retail: Customized Solutions for Each Vertical Samsung showcased its latest display innovations with solutions customized for various sectors. One of the solutions included The Wall for Virtual Production (Model name: IVC Series). This cutting-edge solution utilizes large LED walls with real-time visual effects, streamlining content creation with efficient virtual backgrounds in studio. ▲ Visitors observed live demonstrations of The Wall for Virtual Production. Samsung also captured the attention of booth visitors by showcasing a potential use case of The Wall in traffic control centers. Attendees witnessed The Wall’s unparalleled image quality as it provided a real-time view of traffic conditions across multiple roadways, allowing operators to precisely monitor everything at a glance. ▲ Visitors at the exhibition hall are observing real-time traffic conditions using The Wall. In the retail sector, Samsung’s Crystal UHD Signage (Model name: QxC Series) captured the eyes of booth visitors, which also received the Best of ISE 2024 award. Samsung Kiosk, which offers ease of operation with content management, ordering and payment without the need for a separate PC, also received a lot of interest on site. Notably, The Wall All-in-One was praised for its easy installation process and optimal performance, winning the ‘Best of Show at ISE 2024’ in the Residential System category. ▲ (From left) Attendees were briefed on the Samsung Crystal UHD Signage and Samsung Kiosk. A booth visitor explores The Wall All-in-One, which received the ‘ISE Best of Show’ award. Samsung Display Solutions Recognized by Experts With Record-Breaking Nine Awards Samsung has once again proven its leadership and innovation at ISE 2024, garnering widespread acclaim from global audiovisual media and setting a company record for the most awards ever received at the event. ▲ Samsung received five ‘ISE Best of Show’ awards, reaffirming its leadership in the commercial display market. Both SmartThings for Business and Samsung VXT received ‘Best of Show at ISE 2024’ awards in the AV Technology category, while VXT was also recognized in the Installation category. The Wall All-in-One and Crystal UHD Signage were celebrated as the year’s best products in the Residential System and Digital Signage categories, respectively. Additionally, Commercial Integrator and CE Pro, official media partners of ISE, selected three solutions for the ‘Top New Technology’ awards. Samsung VXT and SmartThings for Business were recognized in the Digital Signage Software and Network Management Solutions categories, while Samsung Signage Setup Assistant was chosen in the Video Wall Software category. Moreover, AV News Magazine, another official media partner, awarded Smart LED Signage supplied for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix as the ‘AV Project of the Year.’ ▲ AV News Magazine awarded ‘AV Project of the Year’ to the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, featuring Samsung’s extra-large Smart LED Signage. At ISE 2024, the commercial display market showcased a notable shift towards solution-oriented approaches, emphasizing the importance of solutions over hardware. Samsung, a leader in the commercial display market, continues to drive innovation through its high-performance displays and comprehensive signage solutions. View the full article

Samsung Electronics today announced that eight product series1 in its 2024 Neo QLED 4K and 8K, OLED, and The Frame lineups have received the “Product Carbon Reduction” certification from TÜV Rheinland, the international independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization. The certification demonstrates the carbon footprint reduction ratio of these products compared to the previous year’s model, serving as a testament to the company’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions year-over-year. “As the world’s leading TV manufacturer, it is our responsibility to create products that both redefine TV capabilities while advancing sustainability efforts,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Congratulations to Samsung Electronics. The issuance of Product Carbon Reduction certification demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its actual implementation efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change,” said Frank Holzmann, Global Vice President of TÜV Rheinland Business Field Electrical, “This recognition will undoubtedly enhance the brand’s reputation and customer trust, further solidifying its position as a leading player in the global electronics market.” TÜV Rheinland evaluated greenhouse gas emissions for Samsung’s TV products throughout their life cycle- “from Cradle to Grave” — ranging from manufacturing, transportation, use to disposal, in accordance with the internationally recognized standards such as ISO 14067 and ISO 14064-4 as well as TÜV Rheinland’s self-developed standard 2 PfG Q2880/09.23. It verifies and certifies that all of eight TV product series meet the carbon reduction standard requirement set by TÜV Rheinland. The newly certified products include two Neo QLED 8K series, three Neo QLED 4K series, two OLED series and one series of The Frame. In addition to product certification, Samsung’s Visual Display Business obtained the display and consumer electronics industry’s first “Product Carbon Footprint Calculation Method” certification from TÜV Rheinland. This certification measures and manages greenhouse gas emissions throughout the complete life cycle of a product, collecting and analyzing data in accordance with management regulations and stipulated execution manuals to calculate greenhouse gas emissions and ensure transparent and reproducible results. As Samsung continues its work to reduce the environmental impact of its products, it aims to achieve TÜV Rheinland’s “Product Carbon Footprint” and “Product Carbon Reduction” certifications for over 60 models in 2024, including newly introduced soundbars. With these eight product series’ carbon reduction result and analysis report, Samsung has more confidence and clear direction in the development and design of the next generation decarbonized TV product. This recognition builds on previous acknowledgements of Samsung’s sustainability efforts. It obtained its first “Reducing CO2” certification from the Carbon Trust in 2021 for Neo QLED 4K and higher resolution TVs. In 2022, 11 TV models and five monitor and signage products achieved the “Reducing CO2” certification, and most recently, 24 models across Samsung’s 2023 lineup were certified by the Carbon Trust and TÜV Rheinland. For more information on Samsung’s 2024 TV lineup, please visit www.samsung.com. 1 Neo QLED 8K (QN900D, QN800D), Neo QLED 4K (QN95D, QN90D, QN85DA), OLED (S95D, S90D), and The Frame (LS03D) View the full article

Samsung Electronics, the global number one digital signage provider for 14 consecutive years,1 today announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for its digital signage content management systems (CMSs). The three systems awarded with the certifications are the Samsung Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) platform, MagicINFO and LYNK Cloud. ISO/IEC 27001:2022 is the leading standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMSs), which defines the various requirements that an ISMS needs to meet. As an extension of the 27001 standard, ISO/IEC 27701:2019 specifies requirements and provides guidance for establishing, maintaining and improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) within the context of an organization. “The protection of customer data and operations has become a fundamental requirement of the industry,” said Alex Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Being awarded these certifications is indicative of our continued efforts to ensure our digital signage solutions are highly reliable and trustworthy platforms for customers.” By obtaining these certifications, Samsung’s digital CMSs have further demonstrated their adherence to the highest standards in information security. The globally acknowledged certifications emphasize the importance of securely managing both company and customer data, focusing on principles like data integrity, availability and confidentiality, while also reaffirming Samsung’s commitment to upholding these standards consistently across all areas of digital signage operations. “In an era where data security is paramount, standardized certifications provide businesses with the assurance and peace of mind they need when managing sensitive information,” said Dénelise L’Ecluse, Managing Director of Assurance for Continental Europe at BSI. “The ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications awarded to Samsung VXT, MagicINFO and LYNK Cloud systems exemplify the high level of security and trust these platforms offer to B2B customers.” For Samsung’s signage and hospitality displays, integration with Samsung VXT, MagicINFO and LYNK Cloud ensures that they are globally certified for enhanced data security and enables safer day-to-day user operations. These solutions enhance the reliability and competitiveness of Samsung’s signage offerings across three different areas: Samsung VXT: A cloud-native CMS combining content and remote signage management on one secure platform. Designed with ease-of-use in mind, the all-in-one solution allows businesses to easily create and manage their digital displays. It streamlines operations with quick setup and recovery, while offering easy deployment, cost savings and minimal downtime during failures. Its VXT Canvas feature simplifies content creation, making it more intuitive and user-friendly​​. MagicINFO: A digital signage CMS for content creation, deployment and management. Its key features comprise real-time monitoring, big data analysis and robust security settings, including ISO standard compliance. These features make it ideally suited to content distribution, offering enterprise-level security and efficient management​​. LYNK Cloud: Tailored for the hospitality industry, this solution facilitates efficient content and device management for all hospitality displays. LYNK Cloud aids in remotely monitoring and managing device usage in guest rooms, enhancing hospitality in terms of both operational effectiveness and the overall guest experience​​. For more information on Samsung’s CMS platforms, including Samsung VXT, MagicINFO and LYNK Cloud, visit www.samsung.com. 1 Samsung has maintained its No. 1 position as the leading LCD signage brand in market share for 14 consecutive years, as reported in the Omdia Q3 2023 Public Display Report. Samsung has also been the number one in combined sales for LCD and LED signages (The LED Video Display History Report provides sales data for LED signages from 2017 onwards; comprehensive data for LED signage sales is not available prior to 2017). View the full article

Samsung Electronics and Marimekko,1 an esteemed Finnish design house, have partnered to launch limited edition artwork for The Frame, Samsung’s lifestyle TV. Starting February 1, Marimekko will introduce 40 designs to Samsung Art Store as artwork for The Frame. “Marimekko has always appreciated the beauty and joy of everyday life,” said Sanna-Kaisa Niikko, Chief Marketing Officer at Marimekko. “We are excited to bring our bold patterns as everyday art to new audiences. In this collaboration with Samsung, we are particularly happy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Unikko.” ▲ Unikko, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, is among the 40 timeless Marimekko prints that will be available on Samsung Art Store Samsung Art Store and Marimekko: Where Art Meets Innovation Samsung’s commitment to innovation takes a stylish turn with this limited edition collaboration that brings a carefully curated library of 30 timeless Marimekko prints to The Frame. To reflect the changing seasons, users will be able to transform their TVs with three rotating collections of 12 prints. The partnership will offer a generous portfolio of art created by the following artists: Maija Isola, the designer behind the renowned Unikko flower pattern and over 500 others for Marimekko Fujiwo Ishimoto, an award-winning Japanese designer who has worked with the brand since the 1970s Katsuji Wakisaka, a Japanese textile designer known for his organic shapes and bold colors Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi, a Finnish textile designer celebrated for her functional and timeless designs Maija Louekari, a designer who combines narrative line drawings with striking, colored surfaces “Samsung is proud to announce the first addition of a Finnish design house to Samsung Art Store,” said Sofia Monteiro, Product Manager for Samsung Art Store Europe. “Our vision with this partnership is to deliver timeless designs directly to users, allowing them to personalize their homes with a touch of Finnish creativity. We hope to continue bringing value to our appreciated users through this selection of iconic designs and tasteful prints.” The Marimekko designs will be available on Samsung Art Store — an exclusive subscription service for The Frame, where users can browse and choose from more than 2,300 pieces from notable artists, museums, galleries and design companies. 1 Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bag and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2022, the company’s net sales were EUR 167 million and comparable operating profit totaled EUR 30.4 million. Globally, there are roughly 150 Marimekko stores, and online store servers customers in 35 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 460 people. The company’s share is quotes on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com View the full article

Samsung Electronics debuted its Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) platform at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 — the largest AV systems integration show in the world held in Barcelona, Spain from January 30 to February 3. A cloud-native Content Management Solution (CMS), Samsung’s VXT offers remote content management of digital menus, kiosks and other commercial signage through a single, secure platform. In particular, Samsung has significantly improved the user-friendliness of its existing server-based operation and management software MagicINFO. VXT is an all-in-one solution that facilitates content creation and management of B2B displays without the need for manual software updates. Business owners and managers can easily oversee operations of their store’s digital signage to display promotions, menus, video advertisements, welcome messages and more. Notably, VXT features Pre-Integrated Repeatable Solutions (PIRS) — developed by partners and tailored to various industries for enhanced usability. From displaying world-class artwork to linking real-time transaction information with Link My POS, VXT is expanding how businesses are able to manage and present content. Learn more about VXT and PIRS in the infographic below. View the full article

Samsung Electronics today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona is showcasing how SmartThings will bolster its B2B displays to shape the future of business connectivity. Samsung’s “SmartThings for Business” exhibition emphasizes the new advancements that the cutting-edge internet-of-things (IoT) platform will offer, as well as Samsung’s commitment to providing more connected, easy-to-control digital signage across industries. “In a commercial display sector where operational efficiency is key, Samsung digital signage is leveraging SmartThings to deliver next-gen connectivity and features to organizations of all sizes,” said SW Yong, President and Head of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “This further expansion of the SmartThings ecosystem will serve to elevate experiences for customers and partners from a wide variety of industries.” How Businesses Can Leverage Connected Tech Through SmartThings — From the Smart Store to Smart Office At the event, Samsung is showcasing how SmartThings enables business owners to leverage their digital signage to connect and gain more control of their smart devices across various landscapes. By offering the SmartThings connectivity feature to commercial display products such as Smart Signage and Hotel TVs, users can experience the convenience of hyper-connectivity in their business environments. These changes will include Samsung smart devices, as well as other devices that support the industry’s latest IoT specifications, Matter and the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA). Through the application of SmartThings to various business environments, Samsung contributes to the more efficient management of space and energy by transforming places of business into interconnected smart spaces. These connectivity improvements have been designed to benefit all types of business customers, from small and mid-sized business owners to enterprises. Examples of the smart spaces — including a smart store, smart office and smart hotel — are on display at Samsung’s booth at ISE 2024. With the Routines feature, users can create desired environments by setting the optimal lighting, temperature, humidity, and air quality in advance, and easily maintain them over time with automated space management. For instance, a smart store can automatically turn the power supply on and off to align menu boards and lighting with operating hours. Plus, SmartThings AI Energy Mode helps business owners stay eco-conscious by reducing energy usage through efficient asset management and advanced monitoring, such as turning off connected devices or dimming the lights during the day depending on power usage, occupancy and time. To cater to diverse B2B customer needs, Samsung has expanded the SmartThings Enterprise API1 for business owners. By leveraging the API, customers can easily connect SmartThings to their own management system and create a customized solution optimized for different scenarios or dashboards with the information they want. The customizable device ecosystem ensures seamless connectivity across a wide range of devices and enhances system reliability. A separate application for installers also makes the installation process easy, paying attention to the unique needs of B2B customers with different device owners. In the case of a hotel or a conference room, where the device owner and the user may be different, the device owner can generate a web URL to share SmartThings features with the end users. This way, hotel guests and conference room users can easily enjoy the SmartThings experience without having to install an extra app. The device owner can also specify the use of authorization and duration of the connected device when generating a web URL. Marking a significant step forward in connected technology for businesses, SmartThings for Business is set to be globally available during the first half of 2024. The platform will open new possibilities for efficient, smart management of various smart devices across all industries, offering tailored and intelligent device management solutions that cater to the unique needs of diverse business environments. New Samsung Interactive Display Utilizes Access to Google Play Apps and Google Services for Unlimited Education Possibilities During ISE, Samsung is also announcing its first Google Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA)-certified2 interactive display (model name: WAD) expected to launch in the first half of 2024. Powered by Android 13, the WAD series — available in 65-, 75-, and 86-inch models — provides a seamless and intuitive learning experience for both teachers and students alike. The WAD series offers an interactive classroom experience with a suite of educational tools. It provides access to numerous educational apps through Google Play, while also allowing access to various Google services, such as Google Classroom and Google Drive. The interactive display has the look and feel of a large tablet with a familiar and intuitive user interface (UI). “We are thrilled to bring more Android EDLA-certified devices through our partnership with Samsung Electronics, expanding Android’s reach beyond consumers to schools and businesses,” said Scott Porter, Managing Director, Android Chrome Enterprise Partnerships at Google. “We look forward to a continued partnership with Samsung to provide innovative display solutions for classrooms and beyond.” The WAD series has been meticulously engineered to meet various safety and reliability requirements in educational environments. The display offers enhanced protection3 during electrical surges or high humidity, adopting various technical measures including a 500V (DC) capacitor to instantly absorb high voltage up to 500V, and a glass type fuse to prevent damage. The WAD series also applies anti-humidity glue to the critical area of the chipset to withstand humid conditions, making it a valuable tool for schools located in areas with high-humidity or rainy climates. Additionally, Device Management Solution (DMS) offers remote monitoring and control of classroom displays, even when unforeseen circumstances arise, to enhance convenience in educational settings. With Advanced Messaging, the displays can immediately send important messages across campuses, classrooms and public spaces. Urgent communications can also be displayed on interactive whiteboards, so students and other personnel are alerted in real time. Plus, the series includes an optional attachable Wi-Fi® module, catering to advanced security requirements for various sectors. The WAD series has been designed with learning optimization as a key priority. It offers a natural writing experience with infrared (IR) touch and supports up to 40 simultaneous touchpoints. The slim design lets educators move the device more conveniently, and features such as Multi Window mode allows them to manage multiple windows within the interface. There is also a 3-in-1 USB-C port that simplifies connectivity and allows connected devices to be charged at up to 65W, plus an HDMI output that enables easy content sharing. For improved convenience, the series also comes with a front stereo speaker, penholder and handle. Partnering With Cisco, Unveiling 105” 5K Smart Signage Optimized for Hybrid Work Experience Samsung today also announced an expanded partnership alongside Cisco to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences for hybrid workers. As part of this new partnership, Samsung unveiled its new 105-inch, 21:9 Smart Signage QPD-5K model that is compatible with Cisco Room Kit EQ, which is certified for Microsoft Teams. Samsung’s newly released 105” QPD-5K model comes with 5K4 resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It provides an intuitive, yet natural video conferencing experience ideal for hybrid workspaces. The QPD-5K is compatible with the Cisco Room Bar and Room Kit Series, creating an efficient meeting environment by integrating camera, audio and all other capabilities required for video conferencing. “We’ve entered a new era in which hybrid work is an integral part of the work experience. Employees simply must be able to have full functionality while working online,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our partnership with Cisco provides users with an accessible work environment, and at the center of that is our 105-inch QPD-5K display that gives users the feeling they are sitting in the same room as their colleagues.” When connecting video conferencing devices certified for Microsoft Teams, such as Cisco’s RoomOS-powered systems,5 the QPD-5K model’s 21:9 aspect ratio optimizes Front Row experience, an inclusive meeting layout for Microsoft Teams Rooms. It ensures that all participants, whether joining remotely or in person, feel equally present and engaged in the discussion. “In today’s era of hybrid work, it is essential that workspaces are reimagined to enable great collaboration. This means outfitting conference rooms with intelligent video systems designed to bring immersive collaboration experiences to all participants, regardless of their location,” said Jeetu Patel, EVP and General Manager, Security & Collaboration, Cisco. “Through our partnership with these industry leaders, we’re delivering something we call Distance Zero, eliminating second-class experiences no matter where you are working.” Providing a panoramic view, the QPD-5K display offers a hyper-realistic and immersive visual experience in control rooms and classrooms, as well as in meeting rooms. It supports multiple windows to display more information and runs on Tizen OS for optimized performance of web services and industry-leading durability. Users can also take advantage of a dual-screen video conferencing experience by connecting two Samsung 4K UHD Smart Signage series displays with Cisco’s newest solution, Cisco Room Kit EQX. This feature is available with QHC, QMC and QBC models ranging in size from 65 to 75 inches. Overall, the partnership with Cisco delivers a new standard for fully scalable, manageable and secure solutions for every meeting space in the office of the future. Samsung Unveils ‘Transparent Micro LED’ in Europe At the event, Samsung first presented the Transparent MICRO LED in Europe, a groundbreaking innovation unveiled globally at CES 2024. This cutting-edge technology sets a new standard in the commercial display market with its exceptional transmittance and clarity, boasting an extremely small MICRO LED chip and precision manufacturing process that eliminates seams and light refraction. The transparent MICRO LED can be customized to any size or ratio, offering another level of customization for customers. This technology is set to revolutionize the retail and exhibition spaces, with the display simultaneously showing important information while providing a view of actual products or creating a unique ambiance through its transparent surface. It presents new use cases and expands the limits of the screen experience once again. Since the debut of The Wall in 2018 — a modular commercial display featuring MICRO LED technology not confined by size, resolution, or shape — Samsung has been the leader in LED display technology. The company’s unrivaled leadership in the technology and its craftsmanship, evident in ultra-fine pixel pitch and specialized applications in virtual production, continue to explore the infinite possibilities of the state-of-the-art display technology. 1 An application programming interface (API) is a software intermediary that allows applications to communicate with each other. 2 The Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement (EDLA) is a Google certification program for Android devices. It aims to assist solution manufacturers in offering devices with built-in Google Mobile Services, ensure device compatibility with Google services and applications, and enhance the security features of Android devices. 3 The claims of enhanced surge and humidity protection for the WAD series are based on Samsung’s internal testing in accordance with the company’s stringent quality standards intended to prevent damage from unexpected power fluctuations and moisture-related defects. 4 5,120 x 2,160 pixels. 5 RoomOS is an open operating system that powers Cisco collaboration devices. ※ Google, Android, Google Play and Google Drive are trademarks of Google LLC. View the full article

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Samsung Electronics today announced that its 2024 edition of The Frame has earned Pantone Validated ArtfulColor certification from Pantone,1 a globally renowned authority in color standards. This certification highlights The Frame’s advanced adaptive color technology, which ensures an exceptional color reproduction capability that meets Pantone’s rigorous standards for authentic color that is nearly indistinguishable to the human eye under standard lighting conditions. “Consumers are expecting more out of The Frame,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our aim is to always provide the best possible customer experience, and in the case of The Frame, this is accomplished by giving users a display that portrays art in a way that is true-to-life. We’ve achieved this with the Pantone Validated ArtfulColor certification and will continue to work towards optimizing the viewing experience further.” Pantone Validated ArtfulColor evaluates if displays can faithfully simulate a range of physical Pantone Color cards and Pantone SkinTone color cards under CIE2 standard illuminant D65, which portrays illumination that is more-or-less equivalent to that of the average midday light in Western or Northern Europe. The Frame is the world’s first display in the industry to meet this stringent validation, reaffirming Samsung’s leadership in color fidelity that was first recognized by previous Pantone Validated status across all QLED TVs in 2022.3 “After evaluating Samsung The Frame in standardized ambient lighting, we were very pleased with the high quality of the on-screen Pantone color reproduction,” said Iain Pike, Senior Global Director of Product and Licensing at Pantone. “These results are duly reflected in the award of the world’s first television to earn the Pantone Validated ArtfulColor designation. Visually, we can also confirm the lifelike quality of the displayed colors and skin tones compared to the physical swatch cards, as observed by our technical team during the evaluation process. This is a truly unique, value-added capability of Samsung The Frame we tested.” The Frame’s Art Mode is specifically designed to exhibit artwork and photographs with true-to-life colors under standard lighting conditions such as at homes or galleries. It offers viewers an immersive and authentic art viewing experience by intelligently adjusting brightness and hues to optimize the image for ambient lighting conditions. Leveraging Samsung’s cutting-edge QLED display technology, The Frame has previously received Pantone Validated and SkinTone Validated approvals for its precise emissive rendering of the full gamut of Pantone SkinTone colors and the vast spectrum of all 2,390 colors contained within the Pantone Matching System (PMS). The Frame also comes with a Matte Display — which significantly reduces glare and reflections — bringing the extensive collection of approximately 2,300 artworks from the Samsung Art Store to life. For more information on The Frame, visit http://samsung.com. 1 Pantone company provides a universal language of color, called Pantone Matching System(PMS), that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. 2 Commission Internationale de l’Éclairage or International Commission on Illumination, in English. 3 https://news.samsung.com/global/2022-samsung-qled-and-lifestyle-tvs-recognized-by-top-global-certification-institutes-for-eye-comfort-safety-and-color-accuracy View the full article

Samsung Electronics today announced the official launch of its Visual eXperience Transformation (VXT) Platform, a cloud-native Content Management Solution (CMS) combining content and remote signage management on one secure platform. Designed with ease-of-use in mind, the all-in-one solution allows businesses to easily create and manage their digital displays. “Cloud migration is an unstoppable trend,” said Alex Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “VXT is an innovative step toward this migration in that it makes high-tech signage more readily accessible, no matter where our customers are. But not only is high-tech signage accessible, the content and remote management solutions VXT provides are user-friendly.” Efficient Cloud-Native Solution for All Business Needs Samsung VXT is the next evolution of CMS software from MagicINFO, delivering an enhanced cloud-native solution tailored for seamless content creation and management of all B2B displays — including LCD, LED signage and The Wall. VXT streamlines the deployment and updating of software directly via a cloud portal, which eliminates the cumbersome process of manual updates. Registration of devices is designed for efficiency, as well, with a simple 6-digit pairing code that allows for quick and secure setup. By streamlining digital signage operations and management, VXT offers a versatile solution that meets the needs of any sector, whether it be retail, hospitality, food and beverage or corporate. The solution has already received recognition from prominent partners such as Hy-Vee’s retail media network, RedMedia, which uses VXT CMS to manage a network of over 10,000 Samsung smart signage screens — including the QBR-Series, which has been installed across all of Hy-Vee’s grocery stores and retail locations. Intuitive Content and Screen Management Unlike other CMS solutions, VXT is a turnkey solution developed by Samsung that allows users to seamlessly create content and manage screens in one application. It consists of three CMS modules: VXT CMS, VXT Canvas1 and VXT Players, and each module makes content creation and screen management easier than ever: VXT CMS: Content management is simplified through an intuitive interface that simultaneously handles content, playlists and schedules. The remote management feature allows real-time management of multiple devices. Additionally, robust security features — such as private certificates and allowing customizable security solutions for every business need. VXT Canvas: What You See is What You Get (WYSIWYG)-based creative tools that enable anyone to create content effortlessly and more intuitively with support for various templates, widgets and partner content. Users can create original content with custom and company fonts, as well as templates and images pre-loaded on the system for added convenience. VXT Players: VXT supports Tizen and Android-based players,2 while also managing multiple web elements simultaneously on one screen. Additionally, a web-based virtual screen allows users to easily view and manage their signage deployments. VXT also combines content, solutions and expertise of third-party system integrators, software developers and content partners to provide users with access to an even broader range of incredible content, specific to vertical use cases, without the need for additional customization or development.3 Some of the notable Pre-Integrated Repeatable Solutions (PIRS) include: VXT Art: Users can access a diverse library of artwork and photos with just a few clicks, and content from various art museums and galleries can be used across businesses ranging from office spaces to restaurants and beyond. Link My POS: This solution enabled by Wisar Digital allows businesses to use VXT Canvas to pull product data from Point Of Sale (POS) systems, eliminating the need to manually enter data or export data. Link My POS improves overall efficiency and reduces pricing errors, which in turn saves time and money. Ngine Real Estate: This solution developed through a partnership with Ngine Networks lets businesses display properties that are for sale or rent by using VXT to forego re-entering data when connecting directly to their platforms. Ngine Automotive: Cars, bikes and boats can be listed as for sale or rent by connecting directly to business displays, without needing to enter information. Messages can be resumed on social network platforms, as well. This solution has also been achieved by partnering with Ngine Networks. Seamlessly Control and Manage from Anywhere By offering compatibility with both desktop and mobile devices4, Samsung VXT revolutionizes content management because it caters to both the advanced needs of desktop users and the convenience required by mobile users. This flexibility allows users to manage their content anytime, anywhere. Furthermore, VXT is designed to substantially reduce downtime in digital signage operations. Through advanced modular architecture, VXT isolates and minimizes the impact of any potential failures, allowing users to swiftly address disruptions. VXT also comes with an early warning feature, which detects potential issues — such as extreme temperature changes or network instability — and alerts customers before failure occurs. This offers greater peace of mind by allowing users to take preemptive actions or speed up the recovery time. VXT’s energy management tool offers an at-a-glance view of energy consumption levels, as well. Customers can optimize their energy use based on monthly insights and adjust settings like brightness levels and automatic on/off times accordingly. Availability Samsung will hold a global launch event of VXT on January 31 at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona. Designed as an omni-channel service, VXT will be accessible through various subscription plans, including both monthly and annual options. Customers can also make offline purchases through existing B2B sales channels worldwide, while online purchases will initially be made available in the U.S. before a subsequent global rollout in 2024. Prospective users can take advantage of a 60-day free trial before subscribing. For more information on Samsung’s VXT platform, please visit https://vxt.samsung.com. 1 VXT CMS and VXT Canvas supported on Chrome browser only. 2 VXT is compatible with Android devices running Android 10 or higher, and with Tizen devices on Tizen 6.5 or higher. 3 For PIRS partner content, additional subscription payment is required. 4 VXT CMS and VXT Canvas supported on Chrome browser only. View the full article

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Samsung Electronics unveiled its vision for the future of displays and screens at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas from January 9-12. With more consumers desiring quality appliances to enjoy various forms of entertainment, Samsung has consistently sought to raise the bar for viewing experiences through its innovations. In line with this, the company showcased some of its premium appliances and newest services at the Screen Experience Zone in its CES booth. From the Neo QLED 8K ultra-large, high-definition TVs to Ballie smart home companion, the Screen Experience Zone was a must-see section for attendees. Samsung Newsroom visited the site to capture the excitement surrounding the company’s latest visual display technologies. ▲ CES 2024 attendees enjoyed a fantastic showcase of Samsung’s leading display technologies in the Screen Experience Zone. Unparalleled Viewing Experiences on an AI-Powered 8K Display As a TV market leader for nearly two decades, Samsung’s premium displays have continually set the standard for viewing experiences. Building off this expertise, Samsung integrated AI technology into its TVs to create the 2024 Neo QLED 8K — offering users superior viewing experiences with the latest technical features. ▲ Attendees viewed the Neo QLED 8K display section at the Samsung First Look event on January 7 (local time). The Neo QLED 8K contains the NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor,­ the company’s most advanced AI-powered processor to date. The processor supports a neural processing unit (NPU) that is twice as fast as previous versions and an AI neural network eight times larger than before. As the processor utilizes deep learning and 8K AI Upscaling Pro technology, it automatically adjusts image and sound quality, delivering picture-perfect 8K content every time. ▲ Attendees tested out the AI Motion Enhancer Pro and Active Voice Amplifier Pro functions of the Neo QLED 8K display, optimizing content for at-home viewing. Visitors to the zone could also learn about the new AI Motion Enhancer Pro and Active Voice Amplifier Pro functionality of the Neo QLED 8K which help to minimize distractions while viewing. The AI Motion Enhancer Pro utilizes a sophisticated motion detection algorithm to enhance clarity during motion-intense content, such as sports games, helping users enjoy every moment of a match. Similarly, the Active Voice Amplifier Pro feature utilizes AI to analyze and separate aspects of sound to provide optimal sound for different types of content. For instance, users can choose to minimize or enhance the background noise from a conversation — helping them catch every word without distractions. ▲ Enhanced by Samsung’s Tizen OS, the Neo QLED 8K display offers expanded connectivity between the display and a multitude of Samsung devices. To provide opportunity for further customization, the 2024 Neo QLED 8K comes equipped with Samsung’s open-source operating system Tizen. As part of this, Daily+ enables users to adjust their content viewing experience by connecting their Samsung devices, such as Galaxy smartwatches, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy smartphones and more, to their display. As such, users can view exercise data from their Galaxy Watch while working out and mirror video calls from their smartphone conveniently on their TV. ▲ For a seamless appearance in any interior, the Infinity Air Stand features a minimalistic design that blends into the space. Samsung also displayed its Infinity Air Design of the 2024 Neo QLED 8K that boasts a slim profile. Mounted on the Infinity Air Stand, the display appeared to be floating above ground. With this seamless and simple design, viewers can stay focused on the content without being distracted by clunky stands or display setups. A High-Definition MICRO LED Display Built for Every Consumer Aside from the Neo QLED 8K display, Samsung showcased its line of MICRO LED displays, including the ultra-customizable, modular Transparent MICRO LED. ▲ The new 140-inch MICRO LED screen captivated viewers with its crystal-clear picture quality and high resolution. Upon entering the space, visitors can experience the overwhelming sense of realism created by the 140-inch ultra-large MICRO LED display. Since the screen is bezel-less and modular, the size, resolution and ratio can be freely scaled and adjusted according to user preferences. Additionally, the new line of 2024 MICRO LED displays come in a new 140-inch size option, giving consumers another option in line with the trend of large screens. ▲ Samsung provided attendees with an in-depth look at the meticulous development process for the MICRO LED technology. To give visitors a glimpse of the artistry and ingenuity behind MICRO LED technology, the Screen Experience Zone displayed the MICRO LED Craftsmanship Wall — representing the countless hours of work needed to develop the screen. ▲ Attendees learned about the groundbreaking technology used in the Transparent MICRO LED, a display characterized by its eye-catching, glass-like appearance. ▲ Spanning across the back wall of the zone, the Transparent MICRO LED was the main highlight for many guests at the event. Additionally, Samsung showed off its Transparent MICRO LED screens, which feature a strikingly clear design that mirrors that of glass. Expanding Home Possibilities With IoT Tech A curious object that caught the attention of many attendees was Ballie, Samsung’s smart home companion that wandered around a corner of the booth freely. First introduced at CES 2020, Ballie’s functionality has been upgraded to better meet users’ needs. As it can autonomously navigate users’ homes, Ballie acts as a smart personal assistant, monitoring the home and performing a multitude of tasks efficiently. ▲ Attendees eagerly watched the demonstration of the upgraded Ballie, which acts as a personal companion at home. With its upgraded functionality, Ballie can interact with and control IoT home devices to create the perfect home environment. To help users start their day, Ballie can open the curtains according to a user’s preferred wake-up time. When preparing for the day ahead, Ballie can project a variety of content — such as daily news or weather conditions — on the floor or wall. Additionally, Ballie can monitor pets and family members when a user is away from home, automatically alerting them in the event of an emergency. ▲ Ballie can autonomously navigate around the house and perform a variety of useful tasks, helping make users’ lives more convenient. ▲ The SmartThings Hub provides users with a variety of information regarding their home, daily schedule and more. Additionally, using the new Now+ SmartThings Hub function, users can monitor their home on their TV even when they’re not viewing content. If movement is detected, the Now+ Widget automatically appears on the screen, providing summaries on home energy usage, weather conditions, home information and more. When watching content, users can easily toggle the setting off from the quick menu to not be disturbed. Immersion Taken to the Next Level Samsung displayed a plethora of its other innovative technologies that redefine home entertainment experiences at the Samsung First Look event. This included The Premiere 8K, the world’s first wireless 8K projector that extends up to 150 inches, and the Music Frame, a smart frame-shaped speaker that fits any interior. Attendees also viewed how Samsung is driving innovation within the gaming realm with the Gaming Hub and the line of products created with Performance Designed Products (PDP), helping users enjoy games more and taking gaming experiences to the next level. ▲ The Premiere 8K (on left) and Music Frame were unveiled at the Samsung First Look event before the start of CES. Displaying its industry-leading expertise through a multitude of products, Samsung ushered in a new era of viewing experiences built on the latest technologies. View the full article

A new, smart home companion is welcoming users home by taking care of household tasks, displaying the day’s events and sharing weather updates. Samsung Electronics introduced a new version of its AI home companion robot Ballie at a press conference at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas on January 8 (local time) — ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. First introduced at CES 2020, Ballie has been revamped with new advanced features to help users intelligently navigate their lives. Ballie acts as a personal home assistant, autonomously driving around the home to complete various tasks. By connecting to and managing home appliances, Ballie can provide a helping hand to users in many situations — continually learning from users’ patterns and habits to provide smarter, more personalized services. Ballie provides peace of mind by sending video updates of pets or loved ones to users’ devices when they’re away from home. What’s more, Ballie can set the mood for any home activity whether users are exercising, working or relaxing. From projecting workout videos on the wall or floor in an optimal size to playing music and answering phone calls, Ballie makes life at home more productive and enjoyable. Learn more about Ballie’s unique AI functionalities in the video below.  View the full article