Korean tech giants Samsung brought their A-game to CES
Samsung has had a busy, busy CES this year. From new products to their pitches regarding the Internet of Things, Samsung has went all out to convince consumers that 2015 will be the year where technology changes. As there is a veritable mountain load of information from the Korean company, we’ll be going though most of them in this entry.
First off, lets start with Samsung’s visual department. In the television department, Samsung has some rather surprising news. Starting from 2015, all of Samsung’s Smart TV line will be adopting the Tizen operating system. This standardized open-source platform enables flexibility with even more content and devices, allowing developers to easily create compatible content, while connecting users to a world of limitless entertainment. Further changes to Samsung’s Smart TV line include the redesigned Smart Hub as well as the ease of syncing other devices to the TVs itself. Integrated entertanment experiences such as Samsung Sports Live, Playstation Now, Milk Video and many more are also available on Samsung Smart TVs.
Besides TVs, Samsung has also brought their latest curve monitors to the CES showfloor. The SE790C is Samsung’s newest and most advanced curved monitor. This new 34-inch curved monitor features an optimised curvature design, an ultra-wide quad high definition (ULTRA-WQHD) resolution and a superior contrast ratio, which offers enhanced productivity and entertainment functionality within a sophisticated and ergonomic design. Alongside the SE790C, Samsung has announced that they intend to expand their line of curved monitors with the 32-inch SE590C.
Further pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity, Samsung has pulled back the curtains on their own lineup of SUHD TVs. Utilizing Samsung’s proprietary, eco-friendly nano-crystal technology and intelligent SUHD re-mastering picture quality engine, Samsung SUHD TVs demonstrate groundbreaking advances in contrast, brightness, color reproduction, and detail to deliver an overall superior picture quality experience. This is further enhanced with a stylish curved design and its Smart TV capabilities will be powered by Tizen.
Audio was not neglected as Samsung has also revealed the WAM7500/6500 speaker models. These speakers are a new concept for Samsung providing a rich-bodied sound experience no matter where the users are in relation to the product. WAM7500/6500 was in part developed at Samsung’s new state-of-the-art audio lab in Valencia, California and uses premium materials across the exterior of the speakers, allowing it to stylishly blend in with any home décor. It will be released in two models; Stand-type (WAM7500) and Movable-type (WAM6500). Samsung has also announced that they will unveil the world’s first TV matching Curved Soundbar lineup sometime mid-2015.
Not all of Samsung’s products are limited to the audio-visual department of course. Samsung has also revealed some appliances at CES, bringing a dash of futurism into daily tasks. Samsung is moving into phase 2 of their Chef Collection project, bringing in new appliances to the kitchen. this includes the new Flex Duo Oven Range that now comes with Dual Door, allowing users to simultaneously cook two different dishes in two separate compartments at different temperatures with little transfer of aroma and taste, all behind the streamlined look of one solid oven door. The Samsung Chef Collection Slide-In Induction Range with Virtual Flame Technology, an induction range features LED lighting embedded beneath a glass cooktop to cast a reassuring flame-like glow onto pots and pans when in use, was also introduced in CES. Finally, the new counter depth version of the T9000 Refrigerator was also showcased in CES.
If domestic chores is more of your thing, Samsung has got you covered as well. Samsung’s newest robot vacuum, the POWERbot VR9000, features an array of advanced technologies and features to do the heavy lifting for today’s busy households, from hardwood to carpet. Featuring the Digital Inverter Motor and CycloneForce technology, the POWERbot VR9000’s cleaning prowess is unprecedented in robot vacuum. Washing machines are also getting an upgrade as Samsung is introducing the activewash washing machine. The top of the activewash washing machine includes a built-in sink with water jet and gentle scrubbing surface, allowing users to handle the entire wash process in the laundry unit instead of having to spread it out over multiple locations, avoiding mess and saving a considerable amount of effort.
