The 2004 Consumer Electronics Show, CES, kicks off the year in tech next week in Las Vegas, with Samsung promising some major innovations to be unveiled.
First up, Samsung will be expanding its Odyssey Gaming Monitor line-up with the launch of three new OLED models, all bringing incredible detail and performance.
- Odyssey OLED G9 - a 49" curved ultra-wide gaming monitor with DQHD resolution - that's a huge 5,120 x 1,440 pixels - and a 32:9 aspect ratio
- Odyssey OLED G8 - Samsung's first flat 32" OLED gaming monitor with 4K UHD resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio
- Odyssey OLED G6 - a 27" QHD monitor (2,560 x 1,440) with a 16:9 aspect ratio, 360Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms GTG response time
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Next, Samsung will be unveiling the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo vacuum - not only will it be a powerful vacuum, but comes infused with enhanced AI technology. The Bespoke Ket Bot features integrated AI object recognition to identify space and stains and provide users with better cleaning experiences.
Pricing and availability will be announced after CES.
What's more, Samsung will be showcasing a service integration with Tesla during CES, that will connect SmartThings Energy to Tesla products such as Powerwall home batteries, Solar Inverter, Wall Connector charging solutions, and electric vehicles, all made possible through Tesla's open APIs.
Samsung EVP and head of IoT development Chanwoo Park said, “Tesla Energy’s customers can now manage and monitor the power status of their homes through SmartThings Energy and Samsung devices in addition to the Tesla app, ensuring more access and connectivity. This new collaboration is a key milestone for Samsung Electronics in making our solution more widely available beyond home appliances.”
Additionally, consumers will be able to better prepare for power disruptions and outages through SmartThings Energy’s ability to sync with the Tesla app’s Powerwall “Storm Watch” function. This means that in the case of extreme weather events such as typhoons or heavy snowfall, users can be alerted through SmartThings on their connected compatible Samsung TVs and mobiles in addition to the Tesla app.
Samsung will also expand SmartThings to support connected cars, and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 3 January 2024 with Hyundai Motor Group to develop solutions for future lifestyles that fully integrate the smart home and connected cars.
This will allow users to perform actions related to their cars while at home, via SmartThings, such as starting cars, controlling air conditioning, opening and closing windows, and checking on the charging status.
Samsung will also be showcasing new innovative products developed from its C-Lab program at CES 2024, with 15 startups and projects, the highest number they have ever featured. Samsung expects start-ups from C-Lab to assess global market responses, strengthen their business feasibility and meet with investors.
Samsung EVP and head of creativity and innovation centre Pilgyu Jeon says, “The goal of the C-Lab program is to elevate a platform for start-ups to grow and flourish, CES is the perfect venue for these exciting companies and projects to show major tech players that they belong on the global stage.”