Samsung ‘Galaxy Upcycling’ initiative lets you breathe new life in your old Galaxy phones
At the CES 2021, Samsung introduced the ‘Upcycling at Home’ program, which reimagines the lifecycle of an older Galaxy phone and lets consumers how they might be able to repurpose their device to create a variety of convenient IoT (Internet of Things) tools.
The ‘Upcycling at Home’ activity allows users to reuse their older Galaxy phones as Samsung Knox baby monitors or safety devices. It will send notifications to the user when the baby cries by just putting an old Samsung mobile in the baby room.
Now, as per the official info, Samsung announced to expand the Galaxy Upcycling program with Galaxy Upcycling at Home, which converts old Galaxy phones into a variety of IoT devices through a simple software update. Today, the company has implemented the beta service for Galaxy Upcycling at Home in the US, the UK, and Korea.
Make Any Home a Smart Home
By revamping the built-in sensor, the Galaxy Upcycling in the Home program can provide better sound and light control functions. The user can replace the old device through the function SmartThings Labs in the SmartThings app.
Using improved artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, Galaxy devices can more accurately isolate sounds in daily environments, and users can choose to save certain recordings.
For example, if the device sounds like a baby crying, a dog barking, a cat screaming, or knocking on the door, it will send an alert directly to the user’s smartphone, and the user can hear the recorded voice.
The device can also be used as a light sensor to measure the brightness of the room. When the room is darker than the preset light standard, the user can easily turn on the lights or TV automatically.
In order to detect continuous sound and light, active operation for a long time is required. Therefore, Samsung has equipped Galaxy Upcycling with home upgrade products with battery upgrade solutions to reduce battery usage.
These devices will be able to easily connect to SmartHings, allowing them to interact with countless other IoT devices in the SmartThings ecosystem.
This innovative solution is part of Samsung’s ongoing commitment to support the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, which is a global blueprint for achieving a more sustainable and prosperous future by 2030 through the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
By reducing waste and promoting more sustainable production practices and consumer practices, the Galaxy cycle upgrade at home pays special attention to goal 12 (responsible consumption and production).
According to Samsung:
Today, Galaxy Upcycling at Home provides a wide array of new solutions that help make everyday life a little easier while promoting more sustainable habits that benefit the planet. By offering consumers a way to upcycle their products with new features and alternative purposes, Samsung is helping to extend the lifecycle of its products while diverting its users from contributing to global e-waste.
Samsung is building environmental sustainability into everything we do. This includes taking dedicated action across every stage of the product lifecycle to help the world transition to a circular economy that makes greater use of sustainable materials, extends product longevity, and reuses resources. Through programs like Galaxy Upcycling, Samsung intends to deliver innovative technologies that reshape consumer experiences while empowering them to play a part in sustainable practices.
STAY CONNECTED WITH US:
- Join SammyFans on Telegram
- Like SammyFans.com on Facebook
- Follow SammyFans on Twitter
- Get the latest insights through Google News
- Send us tips at – [email protected]
Samsung’s premium wireless earbuds making a comeback this year. Last year, the company didn’t launch premium earbuds, but brought the first pair of FE-branded Galaxy Buds. Samsung is expected to launch Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in the next Unpacked, which features a 500mAh battery case.
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro case packs a 500mAh battery, first spotted by 91mobiles. The Buds 2 Pro also brings a charging case with a 500mAh battery. Apart from TUV certification, the product has also surfaced on India’s BIS certification site, confirming its imminent debut.
In particular, the upcoming Galaxy earbuds are listed with the model number EB-BR630ABY on TUV and BIS. Each earbud of the Galaxy Buds 2 features a 58mAh battery and Samsung might ship the Buds 3, at least, with the same battery capacity.
April is about to end and the next Unpacked will likely be held in mid-July this year. Samsung’s Buds 3 Pro may be unveiled alongside new foldables and wearables. In addition, the company may also release its first smart ring, the Galaxy Ring.
Stay up-to-date on Samsung Galaxy, One UI & Tech Stuffs by following Sammy Fans on X/Twitter. You can also discover the latest news, polls, reviews, and new features for Samsung & Google Apps, Galaxy Phones, and the One UI/Android operating system.
Do you like this post? Kindly, let us know on X/Twitter: we love hearing your feedback! If you prefer using other social platforms besides X, follow/join us on Google News, Facebook, and Telegram.
Samsung launched a new 50W charging adapter (EP-T5020) with dual ports. The product is available in select European countries and we hope the company will soon bring it to more markets. As there’s no phone capable of charging over 45W speed, the 50W adapter is still worth buying.
The New Samsung 50W adapter brings dual ports, allowing users to charge two Galaxy phones at 25W simultaneously. When both ports are used, the adapter will distribute 25W each, making it easier to get two Galaxy devices charged at the same time.
To get 50W speed (USD PD PPS protocol), you need to use the first port, usable to charge Galaxy Book laptops. For additional convenience, the secondary port is capped at 25W charging speed. This means you are not required to charge two devices to get 25W output.
Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24 Plus, S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, and M55 5G are some Samsung devices that support 45W fast charging. Most Galaxy phones and tablets have 25W charging support, which is not much less than Samsung’s 45W brick.
While the availability is limited, the 50W brick can be owned for €69.90. Meanwhile, Samsung also sells 65W triple-port EP-T6530, which you can buy for Galaxy Book laptops. Future Galaxy flagships should bring even more faster charging tech, it’s a long-standing demand.
Image: Roland Quandt
Stay up-to-date on Samsung Galaxy, One UI & Tech Stuffs by following Sammy Fans on X/Twitter. You can also discover the latest news, polls, reviews, and new features for Samsung & Google Apps, Galaxy Phones, and the One UI/Android operating system.
Do you like this post? Kindly, let us know on X/Twitter: we love hearing your feedback! If you prefer using other social platforms besides X, follow/join us on Google News, Facebook, and Telegram.
Samsung’s IT service unit will participate in this year’s Dell Technologies World event. Sungwoo Hwang, President and CEO of Samsung SDS, will give a keynote speech at DTW 2024. The event will also be attended by the CEO of NVIDIA Corp. and other industry giants.
Taking place in Las Vegas from May 20 to 23, DTW is an annual IT exhibition hosted by Dell Technologies Inc. On the first day, Samsung SDS’ Sungwoo will take the stage as a keynote speaker. He will speak on “The Future of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Hyperautomation.”
Apart from Samsung SDS CEO, Michael Dell, chairman of Dell Technologies, Bill McDermott, chairman of ServiceNow, and Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA will also present the keynote speech at Dell Technologies World 2024 event.
Samsung SDS highlights that the term “Hyperautomation” refers to a technology that automates office tasks seamlessly through Generative AI. This is the first time that the South Korean tech giant is participating in the event as a keynote speaker.
“Hwang was invited by Dell to participate as a keynote speaker alongside industry giants,” a Samsung SDS official said. ”We therefore expect various business discussions to take place.“
Stay up-to-date on Samsung Galaxy, One UI & Tech Stuffs by following Sammy Fans on X/Twitter. You can also discover the latest news, polls, reviews, and new features for Samsung & Google Apps, Galaxy Phones, and the One UI/Android operating system.
Do you like this post? Kindly, let us know on X/Twitter: we love hearing your feedback! If you prefer using other social platforms besides X, follow/join us on Google News, Facebook, and Telegram.