The Samsung Q9S is a flagship 8K QLED TV that will be released in the second half of 2018. Yes, that’s 8K not 4K, in an era when most of us are still straining to get 4K sources. To alleviate that, the Q9S comes with AI tech to upscale content to 8K images. Read more about the Samsung Q9S.
Its front vents can blow cool air like a regular air-con, but the Samsung Wind-Free has a cleverer trick. The AR9500M has 21,000 micro air holes on its chassis, through which the Wind-Free can disperse slow-moving cool air. This creates a more pleasant cooling experience than having cold air blasted at you. Especially so if you’re seated, or have your bed facing the air-con. Unfortunately, there’s no word yet of when the AR9500M will be coming to Singapore. Read more about the Samsung Wind-Free air-con.
The Samsung Family Hub is a smart fridge that runs Tizen, with a large touchscreen. The new Family Hub comes with Bixby voice control and is integrated into Samsung’s SmartThings IoT system. So you can control smart devices around your home through the Family Hub, like see who’s at the front door with a connected security camera. The Family Hub will be coming to Singapore in the second half of 2018. Find out more about the new Samsung Family Hub.
The Samsung QuickDrive washing machine promises to cut your laundry time in half. The WW7800M does this with a unique ‘Q-Drum’ technology. Conventional washers tumbles clothes from top to bottom. The Q-Drum moves clothes from top to bottom, but the back plate introduces a back and forth movement. This creates a more dynamic wash that is quicker to remove dirt. Find out more about the Samsung QuickDrive washing machine.
Since its introduction, Samsung has continued to add galleries and artworks to The Frame range of televisions. More than 100 pieces are free, while the Art Store has more than 600 works available for sale. Owners get access to art from galleries like Saatchi Art and Magnum Photos. The gallery feature is exclusive to The Frame range of TVs. A Samsung spokesperson assured me that there is no risk of burn-in. Read more about Samsung’s The Frame.
The NW700 Sound+ and Soundbar N650 are Samsung’s brand new soundbars. The NW700 Sound+ has a tall and slim profile that makes it ideal to be wall-mounted. The Soundbar N650 features Samsung’s ‘Acoustic Beam’ technology. It delivers virtual surround sound using two pipes to distribute sound through 56 holes. In this way, each hole acts like an individual speaker. Find out more about Samsung’s new soundbars.
These three fridges are part of Samsung’s Chef Collection; premium kitchen appliances for the discerning cook. And yes, they come in black. The RS8000NC on the far right comes in understated matte black. The RF800MC in the middle comes in a semi-glossy ‘Chef Matte Black.’ And the RF9000MC on the far left comes in shiny ‘Black Caviar.’ Unfortunately, there’s no word yet of when the Chef Collection will be coming to Singapore.