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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display
Gaming

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living
Biometrics

Samsung unveils AI 'Home Companion' for smart living

Samsung has unveiled an AI-powered Home Companion, linking Bespoke AI appliances, TVs and mobiles in a unified SmartThings ecosystem.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV
Gaming

Samsung unveils unified AI vision across home & TV

Samsung sets out unified AI vision at CES, turning TVs, appliances and health services into connected 'companions' in daily life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision
Gaming

Samsung unveils expansive 'Companion to AI Living' vision

Samsung has unveiled a sweeping 'Companion to AI Living' vision at CES 2026, putting AI at the heart of TVs, appliances and digital health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost
Digital Entertainment

Samsung unveils 2026 Micro RGB TV range with AI boost

Samsung will debut a full 2026 Micro RGB TV lineup from 55 to 115 inches, adding AI-powered processing, colour upgrades and spatial audio.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances
Smart Home

Samsung extends One UI & seven-year updates to smart appliances

Samsung expands its One UI platform to smart appliances, offering up to seven years of software updates and a unified experience across devices from 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung unveils Vision AI Companion for smarter TV experiences
Marketing Technologies

Samsung unveils Vision AI Companion for smarter TV experiences

Samsung launches Vision AI Companion on select 2025 Smart TVs, enhancing interaction with generative AI for personalised, smarter home entertainment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Samsung unveils AI-integrated tech updates ahead
Samsung

Samsung unveils AI-integrated tech updates ahead

Samsung unveiled upgrades ahead: an enhanced Bixby voice assistant, new high-end projectors, and advanced features for its AI-powered Samsung Food platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Smart kitchens: A look at Samsung's Family Hub 2019
Smart Home

Smart kitchens: A look at Samsung's Family Hub 2019

Samsung's Family Hub 2019 debuted at CES, showcasing AI and IoT integration to enhance kitchen experiences. Can smart tech revolutionise daily routines?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019
Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?
Artificial Intelligence

Siri versus Bixby: Can Samsung's artificial intelligence compete?

Samsung rolls out Bixby, a bold rival to Siri, poised to redefine smartphone AI prowess on Galaxy devices. Will it charm users?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021
Unified Communications

Virtual digital assistants to overtake world population by 2021

Ovum has released on the AI digital assistant market, revealing partnerships to be key differentiators in the years head.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

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Samsung launches giant Bespoke AI laundry combo in Australia
IoT Security

Samsung launches giant Bespoke AI laundry combo in Australia

Australian households can now buy a 19.5kg washer-dryer combo aimed at cutting laundry time, with a launch price of AUD $4,999.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Samsung launches 2026 TVs & audio range in Australia
Smart Home

Samsung launches 2026 TVs & audio range in Australia

More Australian buyers can now get AI-powered TV features, as Samsung broadens glare-free, art-focused and ultra-large screens across its 2026 range.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

More choice in Australia’s mid-range phone market comes with prices from AUD $599, longer software support and AI tools aimed at everyday users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026
Smart Home

Samsung widens OLED TV range in Australia for 2026

Samsung's 2026 OLED TV range in Australia adds Art Store access, more sizes, Glare-Free screens and AI features across three series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio
Digital Entertainment

Samsung debuts Galaxy Buds4 range with hi-fi audio

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds4 in Australia, promising all-day comfort, enhanced ANC and tighter Galaxy AI integration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in Australia from AUD $599
Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in Australia from AUD $599

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in Australia starting at AUD $599, featuring a 10.9-inch display, S Pen, and AI productivity tools.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Samsung launches Bespoke AI appliances from AUD $1,699 in 2025
Samsung

Samsung launches Bespoke AI appliances from AUD $1,699 in 2025

Samsung will launch its Bespoke AI Home Appliances in 2025, featuring models from AUD $1,699, including the AI Jet Ultra vacuum and smart refrigerators.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025