Smart TV

At the two events -- The First Look and Bespoke Private Showcase -- Samsung unveiled what kind of TVs and kitchen appliances it has in store for this year. Samsung's new high-end TVs come with more enhanced connectivity and features that enable a personalized viewing experience, the company said, as part of efforts to push the boundaries of traditional TV, reports Yonhap news agency.

Global brands led India's smart TV segment with a 40 per cent share, followed by Chinese brands with a 38 per cent share, according to the latest research from Counterpoint's IoT Service. Smart TVs are coming with better features, such as Dolby Audio, higher refresh rates and higher sound output, in the sub-Rs 30,000 ($400) price range.

The new display offers a resolution of 100ppi (pixels per inch), full-colour RGB, high flexibility, durability, and reliability, maximising its potential for commercialisation, according to an official report.

Videotex has already onboarded over 15 leading smart TV brands, which includes Lloyd, BPL, Hyundai, Akai, Vise, Daiwa, Compaq and others, for manufacturing TVs operated with webOS Hub.

The company said it is re-imagining the hearing device space with a focus on innovation, accessibility and personalization. "With the unique products, developed in partnership with WS Audiology (WSA), a leading innovator in hearing aid technology for more than 100 years, Sony will enhance the lives of consumers by combining its unique premium technology, ultimate ease of use, and uncompromised comfort and wearability," it said in a statement.

New TVs from Bauhn, Linsar, Sunny, Vispera and other brands1 will be available in Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Turkey and the UK this year, allowing more consumers to enjoy a premium smart TV experience enabled by Tizen, an open source OS for Samsung Smart TV, Samsung said in a statement.

The new device comes with a new octa-core 2.0 GHz processor and includes support for cinematic 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, immersive Dolby Atmos audio, and is Wi-Fi 6 compatible. "With all-new Fire TV Cube, customers can futureproof their home with a superior viewing experience that's fast, supports cinematic 4K video and allows for hands-free Alexa to control home entertainment systems," Parag Gupta, Director and Country Manager, Amazon Devices India, said in a statement.

With the help of the Integrated Processor V1, the company said the new headphones fully unlock the potential of Sony's HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, while the specially designed 30mm driver unit enhances noise cancelling.

The 32-inch HD will be launched at Rs 14,999, 43-inch UHD at Rs 29,999, 50-inch UHD at Rs 34,999, 55-inch UHD at Rs 39,999, and 65-inch UHD at Rs 64,999. All the models will be available at a special introductory price for a limited time.

Priced at Rs 32,999, the 50-inch smart TV offers a smarter and connected ecosystem experience. It has been introduced as the new screen size variant in addition to the OnePlus TV Y Series 43-inch Y1S Pro, launched earlier this year. Powered by Android TV 10 platform, the affordable smart TV boots OxygenPlay 2.0 interface, and the company claims to transform users' viewing experience by providing excellent clarity and astounding visual detail. The new smart TV 50 has a 50-inch 4K resolution screen of 10-bit colour depth. It also offers Ultra HD display along with HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG format support for a superior viewing experience.