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Samsung and LG in epic battle for OLED monitor supremacy as demand soars
Samsung Display and LG Display are locked in a fierce war for supremacy in manufacturing OLED panels for monitor amid booming sales. As demand sores, the OLED monitors market is expected to break a record 1.1 million units next year.
TrendForce reports that this year’s OLED monitor shipments will reach 508,000 units, up an incredible 323% from 120,000 last year. Meanwhile, the next year’s sales volume is expected to more than double to between 1.12 million and 1.13 million.
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The report also reveals that Samsung Display and LG Display will lead the market’s growth by launching mass production next year of 31.5-inch OLED products, such as monitor, along with security a massive boost in sales.
The market for such panels is booming thanks to surging sales of high-quality OLED gaming monitors amid explosive demand for games requiring vivid graphics and fast screen transition.
This trend has prompted Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and the Taiwan-based PC, phone hardware and electronic components maker Asus to release their own OLED gaming monitors.
Samsung TV Plus has introduced a new, free channel named “Letterman TV,” available now in the U.S. and Canada. This channel streams the legendary “Late Show with David Letterman” non-stop. You’ll get to see curated moments and new commentary from Letterman himself.
David Letterman, who hosted the show for 22 years, said, “Now I can watch myself age without looking in the mirror!” Walter Kim, who works with Letterman’s production company, Worldwide Pants, Inc., is excited about the channel. With over 4000 hours of content, the programming will keep changing.
On “Letterman TV,” viewers can watch memorable moments of Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks playing The Newlywed Game, Denzel Washington sharing laughs with Don Rickles and Dave, Will Ferrell’s comedic antics, musical performances by legends like Ringo Starr, unforgettable stunts like Dave working at Taco Bell and jumping into a giant bowl of eggnog. In classic segments, viewers can watch Top Ten lists and “Stupid Tricks”
New content will added monthly, and exclusive intros from Letterman offer fresh insights and behind-the-scenes stories. For those in the U.S., the channel also offers on-demand half-hour compilations of fan-favorite moments.
Salek Brodsky from Samsung TV Plus says the service aims to provide personal and accessible entertainment. “Letterman TV” adds to their growing list of exclusive content.
Whether you’re a new viewer or a longtime fan, “Letterman TV” offers a mix of nostalgia and discovery. You can watch “Letterman TV” for free on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, and more.
Samsung SmartThings is collaborating with YouTube Music. The latest collaboration reiterates that the company continues to elevate the SmartThings experiences further.
Following the partnership with YouTube Music, Samsung SmartThings can tailor the Music Sync experience more effectively to users’ needs regardless of the setting or time of day.
This includes new buttons that align with familiar YouTube Music settings like Relax, Party, and Workout, creating a seamless connection between Music Sync and the YouTube Music App.
SmartThings’s Music Sync unlocks accurate content sync across music apps within the Galaxy ecosystem. This ensures users can enjoy a truly synchronized experience without limitations.
It seems collab with YouTube Music is just the beginning. Later this year, SmartThings will announce additional partner companies to enrich the Music Sync experience.
SmartThings Music Sync | Source: Samsung
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With Music Sync integration, YouTube Music Premium users can enjoy perfect light synchronization with Philips Hue bulbs while listening to their favorite songs.
For instance, when users press the Party button on Music Sync, their party playlist on YouTube Music will start playing, and the lighting will shift to a color pattern preset.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to expanding our ecosystem and incorporating user feedback to enhance the Music Sync experience even further.
Samsung News app is getting upgraded with the arrival of a popular trivia game, The Six. As part of growing the Samsung News platform, the company is bringing a fun upgrade that will elevate your feed to a whole new level.
The Six is now available to play on the Samsung News app in North America and Canada. The company is raising this new format by expanding its interactive gaming experience from Smart TVs directly to Galaxy devices.
Notably, The Fix was launched earlier this year exclusively on Samsung Smart TVs. The Six is available to play on the Samsung News platform, with more ways to play coming soon.
The Six offers daily trivia challenges where players compete by answering six questions on topics ranging from entertainment to world history, with faster correct answers earning higher scores.
The Six now on Samsung News | Credits: Samsung
With the introduction of The Six game, Samsung News continues to improve and meet audiences’ appetite for trending, breaking, and local news and engaging interactive experiences.
“Samsung’s commitment to broadening access to all types of gaming content and providing more ways for people to play continues to make our devices a top choice for players,” said Avner Ronen, Vice President of Product Development at Samsung. “As a fan-favorite game, we’ve seen the popularity of The Six on our Smart TVs and are excited to bring this engaging experience to millions of mobile devices.”
Samsung News App
Last April, Samsung launched the new Samsung News app. Replacing the Samsung Free, Samsung News app is available as a Google Discover alternative on your Galaxy phone’s minus-1 screen.
Following the launch, the Samsung News app is gradually becoming an essential destination for millions of Galaxy owners, delivering timely, curated news right to their fingertips.
With personalized morning and evening briefings, as well as custom feeds based on interests, it offers a convenient and accessible way to stay informed and engaged.