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Smart monitor and television feature expansion

Overview

Consumer electronics manufacturers, specifically Samsung and LG, are expanding the smart capabilities of televisions and monitors. Samsung has introduced products like ‘The Frame’ television, designed to function as digital art to integrate with home decor while using sensors to manage energy consumption.

As these devices become more integrated, new challenges have emerged. Some LG monitor models were found to trigger the automatic installation of the ‘LG Monitor App Installer’ through Windows Update, which resulted in pop-up advertisements for McAfee. Following inquiries from Microsoft, LG agreed to disable these advertisements.

In other markets, such as Vietnam, Samsung is seeing increased demand for specific monitor series like the ViewFinity S8 and M7. These models are being utilized by students and professionals for their eye protection technologies, including blue light reduction and flicker minimization, as well as AI-driven features like the AI Picture Optimizer.

Entities

Samsung · McAfee · LG · Microsoft · TÜV Rheinland

Timeline

4 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Samsung monitors gain popularity for eye protection features
Samsung's ViewFinity S8 and M7 monitors are gaining popularity in Vietnam for their eye-protection technologies and AI-enhanced features designed for study and work.
18 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
Samsung and LG expand smart features in monitors and TVs
Tech manufacturers are expanding smart features into monitors and TVs, bringing both aesthetic benefits like Samsung’s art mode and privacy concerns regarding unsolicited software and ads from LG.

Sources

adslzone.net · afamily.vn · cafebiz.vn · laparadadigital.com · noticiasdemalaga.es