LG AI OLED TV won Best TV Product Honors at CES 2018. Video.

LG ELECTRONICS EARNS CES 2018 BEST TV PRODUCT HONORS FOR LG AI OLED TV

Global Leader and Technology Innovator Receives Over 90 CES Awards

Across Home Appliance, Home Entertainment and Mobile Categories.

LG Electronics (LG) was honored with more than 90 awards at CES® 2018, led by the Official CES Best TV Product Award for the fourth consecutive year, this time for the new LG AI OLED TV (model C8). LG also earned numerous best-of-show honors for the LG InstaView ThinQ™ Refrigerator and LG 4K UHD Projector.

LG received top accolades from Engadget, The Verge, Digital Trends, Mashable, SlashGear, TechRadar, Pocket-lint, T3, Stuff Magazine and others in addition to 19 CES Innovation Awards from the Consumer Technology Association – including the Best of Innovation Award for the LG 4K UHD Projector – across home appliance, home entertainment and mobile communications categories.

LG’s 2018 innovations unveiled at CES include home appliances and home entertainment products with LG ThinQ AI including the first TVs with the Google Assistant built-in, most notably the LG SIGNATURE AI OLED TV W8 featuring ThinQ which won more than 10 awards at CES. 

The LG InstaView ThinQ Refrigerator followed in award wins, offering a streamlined food management system through LG’s webOS platform and Amazon Alexa integration that makes shopping for groceries, playing music, checking the weather, managing your calendar and more, simple. LG also debuted the revolutionary new α (Alpha) 9 intelligent processor that further enhances performance of its flagship LG AI OLED TVs and revealed the outstanding LG V30 smartphone in a brilliant new Raspberry Rose color.

Top awards earned by LG at CES 2018 include:

LG AI OLED TV C8: Engadget: Best of CES – Best TV Product / Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Awards

LG SIGNATURE AI OLED TV W8 with ThinQ / α (Alpha) 9 Processor: Consumer Technology Association 2018 CES Innovation Awards: Video Displays / Pocket-lint: Best TVs of CES / Techlicious CES Top Picks / TechRadar: The Best Tech at the Show / TWICE: Picks Awards

LG InstaView ThinQ Refrigerator: BGR: Best of CES / Consumer Technology Association 2018 CES Innovation Awards: Home Appliance / Gadgetmatch: Best of CES / Gear Diary: Best of CES / Reviewed.com: CES Editors’ Choice Awards / TWICE: Picks Awards

LG 4K UHD Projector: 9 to 5 Toys: Best of CES / Consumer Technology Association: 2018 CES Innovation Awards – Best of Innovation / TWICE: Top Picks Awards

LG 34-inch 5K UltraWide Monitor: MacRumors: CES 2018 – Best of CES Unveiled / SlashGear: Best of CES / The Verge: Awards at CES

LG V30 Smartphone: Consumer Technology Association 2018 CES Innovation Awards: Wireless Handsets and Accessories / Videomaker: Best Smartphone of CES

For a complete list of LG’s CES 2018 awards and accolades and additional information about LG’s products at CES please visit www.LGnewsroom.com/ces2018.

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CES 2018: LG will show its newest OLED and SUPER UHD TVs with ThinQ AI and α (Alpha) 9 processor.

CES 2018: Samsung Introduces in and out Foldable Smartphones Privately.

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in foldable

According to ETNews, Samsung set up a private exhibition room at CES 2018 in order to introduce its foldable Smartphones for only VIP customers and shared specifications and release date of foldable Smartphones. It is predicted that Samsung Electronics is working on a final stage of development in order to start mass-producing foldable Smartphones at the end of this year.

According to multiple representatives who visited CES 2018 on the 10th (U.S. time), Samsung Display set up a private exhibition room and introduced foldable Smartphones for specific customers. Samsung also introduced foldable Smartphones last year at MWC 2017 by setting up a private exhibition room for its major customers. It is heard that foldable Smartphones introduced at CES 2018 are models that are upgraded from models that were introduced at MWC 2017.

It is confirmed that Samsung Display announced its goal which is to mass-produce foldable panels at the end of this year.

“Samsung Display developed 7.3-inch foldable panels and it announced that it is planning to start mass-producing them at the end of this year.” said a representative. (Reference: First and fifth pages of The Electronic Times issued on 1/9/18)

Foldable Smartphones introduced by Samsung are the latest version and they are equipped with 7.3-inch flexible OLED panels.

Just like models that were introduced at MWC 2017, Samsung introduced both in-folding Smartphones and out-folding Smartphones at CES 2018. In-folding and out-folding Smartphones implemented curvature of 1R and 5R respectively.

Highest possible curvature, which indicates amount of curvedness, is 1R (0.1mm). 1R indicates amount of curvedness of a circle with a radius of 1mm. Foldable Smartphone that is folded looks like a sheet of paper and there is almost zero room in between when it is folded. As value of curvature goes down, thickness of a Smartphones becomes thinner.

Industries see in-folding and out-folding as first and second generations respectively. Although level of difficulty in implementing curvature is higher for in-folding, there are many things to consider additionally when it comes to out-folding Smartphones such as minimizing and preventing bent part of an out-folding Smartphone from breakage due to impact that comes from when the Smartphone is dropped to the floor.

In-folding technology had to deal with a problem where strength of the part that is folded becomes weaker. Samsung Display has been working on development of in-folding panel with a goal of making this panel so durable that it will not have any problems even if it is folded and unfolded repeatedly for more than 200,000 times.

It was heard recently within industries that Samsung Electronics is planning to mass-produce its first foldable Smartphones in November by using Samsung Display’s in-folding panels.

It seems that Samsung Display is observing reactions from overall markets by introducing foldable panels to foreign Smartphone customers and not just Samsung Electronics. Just as Apple is also preparing for foldable Smartphones, there is a possible scenario that Samsung Display is preparing to supply foldable panels to Apple for its next-generation iPhones.

“While Samsung was strict about who it was going to show foldable Smartphones to at MWC 2017, it selected wide various customers at CES 2018 in order to observe reactions from various customers.” said a representative for a different industry. “Because development process has made significant process, Samsung has increased level of anticipations towards possible release of foldable Smartphones during the second half of this year.”

CES 2018: Samsung gave a glance of how IoT will work in 2020. Video. PR.

Samsung said at CES 2018 that is working hard to bring the consumer a world of IoT connected devices in 2020 and showed a glance of it on the following video:

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Press Release:

Samsung Delivers Vision for Open and Intelligent IoT Experiences to Simplify Everyday Life

Samsung Electronics today at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) outlined its vision and strategy for intelligent Internet of Things (IoT) experiences. 

During today’s press conference, Samsung demonstrated its unique ability to make seamlessly connected consumer experiences across Samsung devices at home, at the office and on-the-go. Samsung has been working to make all Samsung products IoT ready by 2020. In addition, the company announced today its plan to advance IoT adoption via an open, consistent and intelligent platform. 

“At Samsung, we believe IoT should be as easy as flipping a switch. With the new products and services announced today, we’re making IoT easier and more seamless,” said Hyunsuk (HS) Kim, President, Head of Samsung’s Consumer Electronics Division and Samsung Research. “We’re committed to accelerating IoT adoption for everyone and making all Samsung connected devices intelligent by 2020. These advancements will help consumers realize the benefits of a seamless and simple connected life.”

Intelligence of Things for Everyone.

Samsung’s IoT philosophy is built on open innovation making it accessible to more people and when infused with intelligence, can personalize their experience. Today’s fragmented and complex IoT ecosystem is a barrier to adoption. For IoT to be approachable and accessible it requires scale and open innovation. Thanks to a robust portfolio of products including TVs, appliances and smartphones, and Samsung’s leadership to deliver 5G connectivity, Samsung is well-positioned to deliver an open IoT ecosystem via SmartThings. 

Samsung is working with partners such as the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) to set common industry standards. OCF is the largest IoT standardization body in the world and Samsung’s ARTIK chip, air conditioner and Family Hub refrigerator have already been certified by the association for interoperability criteria needed for IoT.

In spring 2018, Samsung will unite its IoT applications, including Samsung Connect, Smart Home, Smart View and more into the SmartThings app to connect and control any SmartThings-enabled device directly from their phone, TV, or car from a single application. Additionally, Samsung announced plans to connect HARMAN Ignite to the SmartThings Cloud, moving the IoT experience beyond the smart home to the car. As a result, consumers will be able to manage their connected home from the car and vice versa. 

An integral part of Samsung’s vision is to connect devices and make them intelligent. With Bixby, Samsung is bringing its personalized intelligence service to more devices. In 2018, select Samsung Smart TVs and new Family Hub refrigerators will have voice control via Bixby to make everyday tasks easier. With devices and services working together and infused with intelligence, in-home activities become easier.

Because increased connectivity requires improved security, Samsung announced that it has incorporated its trusted Samsung Knox technology into its connected devices, including Smart TVs and Smart Signages, additional mobile products and Smart appliances. Knox technology includes a hardware security system and firmware updates to help ensure devices are protected. 

Building the Connected Future.

Samsung highlighted its ongoing commitment to investing in breakthrough technologies. In 2017, Samsung spent more than $14 billion on R&D. The company also increased investments through Samsung NEXT – a key initiative to accelerate its transformation into an integrated hardware and software company.

Because increased connectivity requires improved security, Samsung announced that it has incorporated its trusted Samsung Knox technology into its connected devices, including Smart TVs and Smart Signages, additional mobile products and Smart appliances. Knox technology includes a hardware security system and firmware updates to help ensure devices are protected. 

Building the Connected Future.

Samsung highlighted its ongoing commitment to investing in breakthrough technologies. In 2017, Samsung spent more than $14 billion on R&D. The company also increased investments through Samsung NEXT – a key initiative to accelerate its transformation into an integrated hardware and software company.

CES 2018: Samsung to hold press conference in January 8th.

Samsung’s press conference at this year’s CES will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018 from 14:00 to 14:45 (PST) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Level 2, Ballrooms G+H. The press conference is open to all credentialed media with a CES badge. 

For all others interested, Samsung will also be streaming the press conference live on the following channels: 

Samsung Newsroom official website (http://news.samsung.com)

Samsung Newsroom Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/SamsungElectronics)

Samsung Newsroom YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/SamsungNewsroom)

CES 2018: Samsung launches the Exynos 9 Series 9810 premium processor for AI application.

The new Exynos 9810 brings premium features with a 2.9GHz custom CPU, an industry-first 6CA LTE modem and deep learning processing capabilities.

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced the launch of its latest premium application processor (AP), the Exynos 9 Series 9810. The Exynos 9810, built on Samsung’s second-generation 10-nanometer (nm) FinFET process, brings the next level of performance to smartphones and smart devices with its powerful third-generation custom CPU, faster gigabit LTE modem and sophisticated image processing with deep learning-based software. 

In recognition of its innovation and technological advancements, Samsung’s Exynos 9 Series 9810 has been selected as a CES 2018 Innovation Awards HONOREE in the Embedded Technologies product category and will be displayed at the event, which runs January 9-12, 2018, in Las Vegas, USA. 

“The Exynos 9 Series 9810 is our most innovative mobile processor yet, with our third-generation custom CPU, ultra-fast gigabit LTE modem and, deep learning-enhanced image processing,” said Ben Hur, vice president of System LSI marketing at Samsung Electronics. “The Exynos 9810 will be a key catalyst for innovation in smart platforms such as smartphones, personal computing and automotive for the coming AI era.” 

With the benefits of the industry’s most advanced 10nm process technology, the Exynos 9810 will enable seamless multi-tasking with faster loading and transition times between the latest mobile apps. The processor has a brand new eight-core CPU under its hood, four of which are powerful third-generation custom cores that can reach 2.9 gigahertz (GHz), with the other four optimized for efficiency. With an architecture that widens the pipeline and improves cache memory, single-core performance is enhanced two-fold and multi-core performance is increased by around 40 percent compared to its predecessor.

Exynos 9810 introduces sophisticated features to enhance user experiences with neural network-based deep learning and stronger security on the most advanced mobile devices. This cutting-edge technology allows the processor to accurately recognize people or items in photos for fast image searching or categorization, or through depth sensing, scan a user’s face in 3D for hybrid face detection. 

By utilizing both hardware and software, hybrid face detection enables realistic face-tracking filters as well as stronger security when unlocking a device with one’s face. For added security, the processor has a separate security processing unit to safeguard vital personal data such as facial, iris and fingerprint information. 

The LTE modem in the Exynos 9810 makes it much easier to broadcast or stream videos at up to UHD resolution, or in even newer visual formats such as 360-degree video. Following the successful launch of the industry’s first 1.0 gigabits per second (Gbps) LTE modem last year, Samsung again leads the industry with the first 1.2Gbps LTE modem embedded in Exynos 9810. 

It’s also the industry’s first Cat.18 LTE modem to support up to 6x carrier aggregation (CA) for 1.2Gbps downlink and 200 megabits per second (Mbps) uplink. Compared to its predecessor’s 5CA, this new modem delivers more stable data transfers at blazing speed. To maximize the transfer rate, the modem supports a 4×4 MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) and 256-QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) scheme, and utilizes enhanced Licensed-Assisted Access (eLAA) technology. 

Not only will multimedia experiences on mobile devices with Exynos 9810 be faster, but they will also be more immersive, thanks to a dedicated image processing and upgraded multi-format codec (MFC). With faster and more energy-efficient image and visual processing, users will see advanced stabilization for images and video of up to UHD resolution, real-time out-of-focus photography in high resolution and brighter pictures in low light with reduced noise and motion blur. 

The upgraded MFC supports video recording and playback at up to UHD resolution at 120 frames per second (fps). With 10-bit HEVC (high efficiency video coding) and VP9 support, the MFC can render 1,024 different tones for each primary color (red, green and blue). This translates to a vast 1.07 billion possibilities of colors, or 64 times the previous 8-bit color format’s 16.7 million. With a much wider color range and more accurate color fidelity, users will be able to create and enjoy highly immersive content. 

The Exynos 9 Series 9810 is currently in mass production.

CES 2018: LG to unveil Raspberry Rose LG V30 smartphone.

LG Electronics will unveil 'Raspberry Rose', a new color for the LG V30, a premium smartphone at the world's largest consumer electronics exhibition 'CES 2018' held in Las Vegas from September 9 to 12.

The LG V30 Raspberry Rose features a new red color with intense saturation that was not previously available. This color is characterized by the passionate dark color that matches the main character of many gatherings and parties at the beginning of the year with excellent attention. Sweet and lovely color is also good as a gift between lovers.

LG Electronics has expanded its selection of LG V30 consumers with five attractive colors that add the Rasberry Rose to the existing Moroccan Blue, Cloud Silver, Aurora Black and Lavender Violet colors.

In addition, the LG V30 Raspberry Rose has a new color, a thin and light premium design, a next-generation wide-angle dual camera that allows anyone to easily take professional-quality shots, and the LG V30 boasts a luxury sound plus tuned B &O play, and the best multimedia performance can be enjoyed.

The LG V30 Raspberry Rose is scheduled to launch sequentially in the global market starting in Korea in January.

Ha Jung-wook, General Manager of LG Electronics Division, said, "The LG V30 with its intense and lovely Raspberry Rose color will be a great opportunity to add enthusiasm to customers' mobile life." "LG V30, I will add a new sensibility to it, "he said.

CES 2018: LG to introduce 3 new concept robots.

LG EXPLORING NEW COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH EXPANDING ROBOT PORTFOLIO

Robots the Other Key Factor of LG’s Transformation into an AI Company

Following the introduction of the company’s robot lineup a year ago, LG Electronics (LG) continues to push the envelope with the unveiling of three more work robots at CES 2018. LG is introducing three new concept robots specifically developed for commercial use at hotels, airports and supermarkets. These new robots represent LG’s commitment to expanding its business into a future growth engine based on its leading robotics technology.

All part of LG’s new CLOi (pronounced KLOH-ee) robot brand, the Serving Robot, Porter Robot and Shopping Cart Robot follow in the footsteps of the Airport Guide Robot and the Airport Cleaning Robot that recently completed successful trial runs at Korea’s Incheon International Airport. The Lawn Mowing Robot and the affable Hub Robot, which recently participated in a trial at one of Korea’s largest financial institutions providing information and servicing customers at the bank’s branches, are also part of the CLOi family.

The purpose of the Serving Robot is to deliver meals and drinks to guests and customers at hotels and airport lounges quickly and efficiently. The robot can deliver food or refreshments around the clock and with its built-in sliding tray, present the tray to the customer for easy removal. Once the delivery is confirmed, the Serving Robot makes its way back on its own.

Designed to deliver luggage to guests’ rooms, the Porter Robot minimizes the inconvenience that may result from slow service and long wait times during a hotel stay. The Porter Robot can also handle express check-in and check-out service and take care of payment, allowing busy guests to check out and have their luggage delivered to a waiting car in a fraction of the time.

LG is also applying its robotics know-how to improve the shopping experience at premium supermarkets. With the help of LG’s Shopping Cart Robot, customers can scan items using a barcode reader on the robot to view product prices and see their complete shopping list on the face display. The robot can also guide shoppers to the products they select on a smartphone app.

LG’s CLOi robots will be developed in parallel to ThinQ products, LG’s AI brand for consumer electronics and home appliances. CLOi is LG’s brand designed to deliver both emotional interaction and innovative convenience to customers utilizing AI technology.

“As an important part of our future growth engine, LG is committed to expanding its portfolio of robots that can deliver real convenience and innovation in our customers’ lives,” said Ryu Hye-jung, head of the smart solution business division of LG’s Home Appliance & Air Solutions Company. “We will continue to develop a wide range of products across commercial and home robots while seeking new opportunities to contribute to the advancement of the robotics industry.”

CES 2018: LG will show its newest OLED and SUPER UHD TVs with ThinQ AI and α (Alpha) 9 processor.

LG LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR TV OF TOMORROW WITH THINQ® AND α (ALPHA) PROCESSOR

Already Delivering Category-Leading OLED TV and Impressive SUPER UHD TV,

LG Focuses on the Brains Behind the Display.

At CES 2018, LG Electronics (LG) will raise the home entertainment experience to another level with the introduction of ThinQ® artificial intelligence (AI) and an advanced image processor in its newest OLED and SUPER UHD TVs. ThinQ allows the implementation of hundreds of voice requests utilizing the company’s own open smart platform as well as third-party AI services.

With AI functionality embedded in their TVs, LG customers can speak directly into the remote control to enjoy all the convenient features of today’s advanced voice assistant technology. LG’s ThinQ TVs also function as smart home hubs, offering access to other smart home products such as robotic vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, air purifiers, smart lights, smart speakers and many other devices that can connect to the TV via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

And with LG’s newest α (Alpha) 9 processor powering the company’s market-leading OLED TVs, viewers will experience further improvements in what many already consider to be the best TV picture quality. 

LG Nano CellTM SUPER UHD TVs employ Full-Array Local Dimming (FALD) backlighting to provide deeper blacks and enhanced colors, as well as nuanced shadow details for life-like images.

Transforming Modern Lifestyle Through Intelligence

LG’s ThinQ offers an enhanced interactive experience in the company’s newest smart TV lineup, including OLED and SUPER UHD TV models by employing Natural Language Processing (NLP) to deliver intelligent voice-activated control and connectivity based on LG’s own deep learning technology, DeepThinQ. With a dramatically streamlined setup process, viewers can easily and quickly connect to gaming consoles and external soundbars. Users can search for information, images or videos featuring specific content by making a verbal request through the TV’s remote control such as “show me all the movies this actor has starred in” or “show me yoga videos”.

LG TVs with ThinQ AI supports services based on Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to deliver information in real time or change to a channel that offers the content requested. Instruct the TV to “search for the soundtrack of this movie” or “turn off the TV when this program is over” without repeating the name of the program or entering a specific time.

Picture Quality Close to Perfection

LG’s newest α (Alpha) 9 intelligent processor provides true-to-life images with incredibly rich colors, sharpness and depth for more realism. A core innovative element of the α (Alpha) 9 is the four-step process of noise reduction, which boasts twice as many steps compared to conventional techniques. 

This algorithm allows for greater finesse in noise reduction, improving the clarity of images affected by distracting artifacts and enabling more effective rendering of smooth gradations.

The processor also improves color performance, thanks to the advanced mapping capabilities make colors look closer than ever to the original content. 

The improved color correction algorithm allows for more natural colors by expanding the reference color coordinates seven-fold compared to before. α (Alpha) 9 is designed to support high frame rate (HFR) for producing smoother and clearer motion images at 120 frames per second for better rendering of fast-action content such as sports and action movies. As a result of the new image processor, 2018 LG OLED TVs can display any content at maximum quality for a truly spectacular viewing experience.

Maximizing Nano Cell with FALD Backlight and α (Alpha) 7

In 2017, LG made a significant achievement toward its highly ambitious vision for producing the ultimate LCD TV picture through its Nano Cell SUPER UHD TVs. By combining Nano Cell, FALD backlighting and the α (Alpha) 7 processor, LG’s 2018 SUPER UHD TV offers a host of technological advantages including deeper blacks, enhanced image rendering, improved shadow details and accurate color from wide viewing angles.

This year’s SUPER UHD TV with FALD allows for denser backlighting zones throughout the display, contrary to edge-lighting where backlights are positioned on the edges behind the TV panel. LG’s technology improves black levels and picture dimensions by independent control of LED light zones, improving shadow details and reducing light bleeding resulting in enhanced contrast and superb picture quality.

Best Possible 4K Cinema HDR Experience

2018 OLED and SUPER UHD TVs from LG feature 4K Cinema HDR, which introduces a truly cinematic experience to the home, regardless of the format. LG’s 2018 OLED and SUPER UHD TVs add support for Advanced HDR by Technicolor, building on a legacy of supporting most major HDR formats, from the superior viewing experience of Dolby VisionTM to HDR10 and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma).

LG’s 2018 OLED and SUPER UHD TVs process HDR images dynamically frame by frame using LG’s proprietary algorithm, Enhanced Dynamic Tone mapping. Both 2018 OLED TVs and SUPER UHD TVs come with Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound for the best audio-visual experience possible.

“LG is continually seeking to innovate in home entertainment and LG ThinQ along with the α (Alpha) 9 processor will deliver a TV viewing experience that is unrivaled in the industry,” said Brian Kwon, president of LG’s Home Entertainment Company. “At LG, our interest is in improving user lifestyles and convenience, which our 2018 TVs amply deliver.”

Visitors to CES can experience LG’s TVs of the future for themselves at booth #11100 in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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LG launches DeepThinQ artificial intelligence platform for develope AI products.

CES 2018: Samsung Unveils First Thunderbolt 3 QLED Curved Monitor.

J791 QLED Monitor featuring Thunderbolt 3 connectivity Streamlines Performance and Enhances Content Presentation for Entertainment and Professional Users.

At CES 2018, Samsung Electronics will expand the connectivity and performance capabilities of its signature curved display line-up with the debut of its new CJ791 monitor, the first curved monitor to feature Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Designed for entertainment and business audiences, the 34-inch CJ791 model aligns single-source power and processing speed with an exceptional picture quality for a comfortable and productive user experience. 

Through a single Thunderbolt 3 cable, CJ791 users can link and dock their monitor and laptop without extensive wiring. The Thunderbolt 3 connection provides processing speed of up to 40 Gigabits per second (Gbps) – a rate nearly four times faster than USB alternatives – allowing users to enjoy connectivity across a full ecosystem of docks, displays and peripheral devices including Macs, USB type-C laptops, and other desktop accessories like storage drives or external graphics cards. The Thunderbolt 3 interface also enables the CJ791 to provide up to 85 watts (W) of laptop charging power. 

“As the pioneer of the curved monitor industry, Samsung continues to seek new ways to refine our displays and exceed consumers’ expectations on heightened performance and presentation,” said Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “The CJ791 aligns Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with our best-in-class curvature and QLED picture quality to captivate and engage users, while also promoting improved organization and productivity. We are thrilled to demonstrate the full capabilities of our innovative new display to CES 2018 attendees.”  

Efficiency at Work

The CJ791’s clear, detail-rich design empowers business users to complete a range of tasks more efficiently. A 21:9 aspect ratio provides more screen real estate for multitasking, while a complementary 3440×1440 ultra-wide QHD resolution elevates content and imagery with nearly 2.5 times the pixel density of full HD alternatives. In turn, professionals can view large files, spreadsheets and data tables in a more readable format, and without extensive scrolling or zooming. 

Professional users can also enjoy the flexibility to customize the CJ791 to their unique workspace. Along with the wire-reducing Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the CJ791’s slim-depth and narrow-bezel design accommodates multi-display setups without sacrificing content consistency or visual appearance. The display’s height-adjustable stand and tilt functionality also empower users to customize positioning and work within their most comfortable viewing parameters. 

Ahead of the Game

Samsung’s CJ791 showcases content with brilliant and realistic detail, guaranteed to entice gamers and entertainment enthusiasts. The display’s QLED presentation technology precisely reflects colors across a 125 percent sRGB spectrum, and creates visual intrigue through deeper blacks, brighter whites and pristine shades. This refinement, coupled with the industry’s sharpest 1,500R curvature and ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angle, gives users a complete view of their surroundings, and ensures full immersion in every scene. 

A host of integrated gamer-friendly features also gives users an extra edge on their adversaries with Game Mode, which contains a dynamic gamma setting that intuitively adjusts color and contrast of each individual scene to produce a true-to-life environment. The CJ791’s four milliseconds (ms) response time also ensures smooth transitions between scenes, making it ideal for racing, flight simulation and first-person battle games. 

For more information about Samsung’s CJ791 QLED monitor, please visit Samsung’s CES booth #15006, on Level 1 of the Central Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 9-12, 2018.

Samsung patents a rollable display device with fingerprint sensor.

Samsung patents a rollable OLED display device that works with magnets and features a fingerprint sensor.

The patented flexible display panel from Samsung can curl around a main body. The main body will be made from a metallic material, while the display includes one or more magnets, to easily attach the rollable display to the body. The patent shows rollable display devices with different form factors, including one with a square and cylindrical body.

The cylindrical model has a roller that can rotate to spirally wind the flexible display panel. When the flexible display panel is being spirally wound around the main body, the display can be fixed to the body by a magnetic force of the magnet.

 In CES2013 Samsung showed a futuristic video of how this rollable display device may look like alongside with a in-out foldable smartphone:

Is Samsung going to show a final product of this device at CES 2018?

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CES 2018: Samsung UK hints the Galaxy X on a CES 2018 banner.

CES 2018: LG showing its world`s first 88 inch 8K OLED Display.

LG is showing at CES 2018 its 88 inch 8K OLED  Display that is the world`s first and the largest in OLED at this time.

Specifications, details are not yet available. CES 2018 will sart in January 9 to 12, 2018. But one thing is for sure coming in LG SmarTVs WebOS 4.0.

We also don`t know details about WebOS 4.0 at this time and how it will work on the 88 inch 8K OLED Display.

Stay tuned for future updates.
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CES 2018: LG to show the connection between all of its AI ThinQ devices for Smart Home. Video.

LG Electronics has launched a full-fledged announcement of an artificial intelligence brand 'ThinQ' for domestic consumers.

LG Electronics launched a TV commercial on May 29 (video above) to announce its global artificial intelligence brand 'Thinking'. This advertisement is the theme of 'Right Idea of ​​Artificial Intelligence Appliances', showing the future of everyday life that is getting better with the help of LG Think. For example, a refrigerator suggests cooking using ingredients stored inside, and a light wave oven recommends recipes that are appropriate for that dish.

It is a very unusual case to advertise an artificial intelligence brand rather than a specific product or service that is equipped with artificial intelligence. Through this advertisement, LG Electronics is actively promoting the strength of the artificial intelligence brand 'Thinking' centered on the consumer electronics field.

'Thinking' is an artificial intelligence brand launched recently by LG Electronics. The combination of 'Think You', meaning 'Thinking of you', and 'Cue', reminiscent of 'Acting', means 'to think in terms of customers and provide substantial customer value' LG Electronics focused on artificial intelligence. Users can naturally think of LG Electronics' artificial intelligence images that they think and act for themselves.

LGE recently launched its ThinQ brand in addition to DeepThinQ, its proprietary artificial intelligence platform, while most companies only own brands for artificial intelligence platforms. Products • To make the image of 'LG Electronics Artificial Intelligence' that consumers experience in various contact points and passages such as refrigerators, washing machines, smart phones, etc., even if the artificial intelligence platform installed in the service is different.

LG Electronics plans to apply 'ThinQ' to products and services equipped with various artificial intelligence platforms including 'Deep Thinking', a proprietary artificial intelligence platform. There is a 'thunk' in all the points of contact and path where consumers experience LG's artificial intelligence.

LG Electronics plans to announce 'ThinQ' to spectators from all over the world by constructing 'ThinQ Zone' in 'CES 2018 Exhibition' in USA in early January.

An LG representative said, "Through various marketing channels, we will actively inform differentiated artificial intelligence images of 'ThinQ' and build up our position as a leading artificial intelligence company."

Before related post:

CES 2018: LG to unveil ThinQ Smart AI Speaker with Google Assistant built in, for Audio and Smart Home.

LG launches DeepThinQ artificial intelligence platform for develope AI products.

CES 2018: Samsung UK hints the Galaxy X on a CES 2018 banner.

Is Samsung UK hinting the Galaxy X  or just Samsung X for CES 2018 on that banner?

There have been a lot of rumors about the Samsung foldable phones. Samsung has presented a lot of different designs and patented them, but is uncertain which of the designs will finally arrive at CES 2018.

An in-foldable or out-foldable smartphone? That is the question.

Here are 3 concepts Samsung has:

Which of those 3 Samsung is going to unveil? or is just  an smartphone called Samsung X with new features than the Galaxy S8/S8+?

Source: Samsung UK

CES 2018: SONY Press Conference. Watch it Live!

Watch it live on(SONY)

Join the press conference live stream at 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, January 8, 2018 to see our President and CEO, Kaz Hirai, unveil a new generation of Sony innovations.  

According to @rquandt on twitter: 

Retail says three Sony devices are a go for release (in Europe) soon. So I'd say CES launch is highly likely. H4113 Black, Silver, Blue, Pink ~350 Euro H4213 Black, Silver, Blue ~450 Euro H4311 Black, Gold ~250 Euro.

We think these would be the new SONY Xperia models for those codes names:

H4113 Black, Silver, Blue, Pink ~350 Euro  SONY Xperia XA2

H4213 Black, Silver, Blue ~450 Euro  SONY Xperia XA2 Ultra

H4311 Black, Gold ~250 Euro SONY Xperia L2.

SONY is going to unveil a range of electronics products at CES 2018 besides smartphones.

Before related post:

CES 2018: SONY sends out invitation for press conference.

CES 2018: LG to hold press conference in January 8th.

LG is going to hold a press conference in January 8th at 08:00 AM (PST)in Mandala Bay, Las Vegas were the company is going to unveil new mid range smartphones, an AI speaker ThinQ with Google assistant built in, LG Smart TVs powered with the new WebOS 4.0 update, SK10Y sound bar, PK Bluetooth series speakers, new monitors line up and much more.

CES 2018: LG to unveil ThinQ Smart AI Speaker with Google Assistant built in, for Audio and Smart Home.

LG will be using the stage at CES 2018 to announce its first premium smart AI audio product, the LG ThinQ Speaker, which not only produces high-quality sound but comes with Google Assistant built in. 

LG teamed up with Google to ensure that the LG ThinQ Speaker delivers all the conveniences which comes with having a digital assistant at your side. And LG ThinQ Speaker isn’t only a smart companion, it is also a personalized voice-activated interface for LG’s smart home appliances.

For example, the LG ThinQ Speaker can be set to turn on an LG appliance with the simple spoken command, “OK Google, talk to LG, turn on the air purifier.” 

Best of all, the speaker makes no comprises on sound thanks to Meridian Audio technology. LG ThinQ Speaker’s High Resolution Audio is compatible with high quality lossless files, giving it the ability to faithfully recreate sounds that were originally recorded in the studio.

LGNewsroom.