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Samsung is at risk of getting its 8K TVs banned by the European Union

The European Union is preparing to set stricter energy requirements on TVs on March 1, 2023. This move, designed to push the least-performing product off the European market, could lead to a sales ban on all 8K TVs next year. And yes, this seemingly includes Samsung's 8K TV range in Europe. TV manufacturers operating in […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung launches its 2020 8K QLED TVs in Australia

Samsung unveiled its new 8K QLED TV lineup at CES 2020 earlier this year. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns, the company couldn't launch them in time. After launching new 8K TVs in South Korea, the Netherlands, and the US, the South Korean electronics giant has finally launched them in Australia. You […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

Samsung backs MPEG-5 EVC codec for efficient 4K, 8K video playback

Apart from the AV1 codec, Samsung will also support the newly-released MPEG-5 EVC video codec on its devices. The new video codec is designed to meet the business and technical needs of the media and consumer electronics industry. To improve the adoption of MPEG-5 in the industry, Samsung will work with Huawei and Qualcomm to […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

Samsung 8K TVs support AV1 hardware decoding to play 8K YouTube videos

Samsung announced its new 8K QLED TV lineup earlier this year during CES 2020. They feature an Infinity Screen design, AI-powered 8K upscaling, Direct Full-Array local dimming, and AI-powered 3D audio. These 8K TVs are also the world's first to feature Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and among the first to come with AV1 hardware decoding. The […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 years ago

Samsung UK now selling 2020 QLED TVs, priced up to £9,500

Samsung's 2020 QLED TV lineup is now finally available for purchase in the United Kingdom, with sales officially starting earlier today. The face of the new television family is the Q950TS, a beastly QLED HDR TV boasting 8K resolution support. Arguably the only thing scarier than the list of Q950TS features is the price tag […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
4 years ago

Samsung confirms 2020 8K QLED TVs for Malaysia release

Samsung confirmed its recently announced 8K QLED TVs will soon be released in Malaysia. Following their January debut at CES 2020, the world's first TVs with Wi-Fi 6 support will become available for purchase in Malaysia next month. The local division of Samsung has yet to attach a specific release date to any member of […]

By Dominik Bosnjak
5 years ago

Samsung-backed 8K TV certification program makes life easier for buyers

Samsung Electronics entered the new year with an announcement of a new partnership with the 8K Association (8KA). The main purpose of this collaboration is to create a new certification program for 8K TVs and label them as such, making it easier for customers to differentiate between 8K-certified products and other devices. Although Samsung's QLED […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

Samsung is preparing improved 8K TV upscaling tech for CES 2020 lineup

Samsung Electronics is reportedly making advancements in its AI-based upscaling technology for 8K TVs. The company wants to apply deep learning AI-based upscaling to all of its future 8K TV models planned for release next year. It could also prepare the technology in anticipation of a future microLED TV lineup which may not be part of […]

By Mihai Matei
5 years ago

Samsung and SK Telecom join forces to develop 5G-enabled 8K TVs

Samsung and SK Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to “jointly develop and commercialize” the world’s first 5G-enabled 8K TV. Samsung already sells 8K TVs and is also a major player in the 5G market. Naturally, the company is looking to leverage its strengths to introduce another industry-first product. When launched, customers will […]

By Naresh
5 years ago

Looking back at Samsung’s milestone TV innovations

Samsung has been the world’s number one TV manufacturer for 13 consecutive years now. During that period, the South Korean electronics giant continuously raised the bar for TV makers with breakthrough technologies and innovations. Be it design, color accuracy, or image quality, Samsung TVs spearhead television technology globally. Samsung's market leading run began in 2006, […]

By Sumit Adhikari
5 years ago

Samsung brings its 8K QLED TV lineup to India

Samsung unveiled new 8K QLED TVs earlier this year at CES 2019. The company has been gradually expanding their availability to various markets around the world since then. India is also joining the list now with Samsung announcing availability and pricing details today. Along with the 8K QLED TVs, the Korean company is also bringing […]

By Naresh
5 years ago

Samsung launches its 8K QLED TV lineup in South Africa

Samsung significantly expanded its 8K TV lineup by launching many 8K QLED TVs at CES earlier this year. The company plans to sell five million units of those TVs globally by 2022. The latest Samsung premium TVs are already available in more than 60 markets around the world. Further expanding their availability, Samsung has now launched its 2019 8K QLED TVs […]

By Sumit Adhikari
6 years ago

Samsung launches its 8K QLED TV in the UAE

Samsung has launched its first 8K QLED TV, the Samsung Q900, in the United Arab Emirates, where it's available in two sizes: 75-inch and 82-inch. Pricing is set at AED 24,999 ($6805) for the former and AED 31,999 ($8711) for the latter. A 65-inch and a 98-inch version are also expected to hit the shelves […]

By Josh L.
6 years ago

Samsung 8K QLED TVs officially launched in Vietnam

Samsung has officially launched its 8K QLED TV series in Vietnam. The latest Samsung premium TVs are now available in more than 60 markets around the world. The company plans to sell 5 million units of 8K QLED TVs globally by 2022. With many pre-eminent features, such as 8K resolution screen, high contrast, high level of peak brightness, Quantum processor, and […]

By Sumit Adhikari
6 years ago

Samsung plans big on 8K QLED TVs to stay ahead in premium TV market

Samsung showcased its first 8K QLED TV at CES 2018 in January last year. The ultra-high-resolution offering went on sale in select markets during the second half of the year. The company significantly expanded its 8K lineup by launching many 8K TVs at this year’s CES. One of the company’s top executives has now revealed […]

By Naresh
6 years ago

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