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[Mexico] Tech Influencer Isa Luna Explores the Innovative Galaxy Ecosystem Offered by Samsung
2024.12.17
Tech influencer Isa Luna showcased innovations that exist across Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem, which includes devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Galaxy SmartTag2. Highlights included the overall interconnectedness between different devices, such as the synchronization that takes place between the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch7 as they measure various health indicators. Another feature Luna spoke highly of was the Galaxy SmartTag2’s SmartThings Pet Care option, which monitors the activities and locations of pets in real time.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[Türkiye] Samsung Türkiye CEO Jeff Jo: “AI Is No Longer the Technology of the Future, but of Today”
2024.12.13
At this year’s Take Off Istanbul startup summit, Samsung Electronics Türkiye CEO Jeff Jo highlighted Samsung’s global leadership in AI and device connectivity. He emphasized the company’s dedication to such advanced technologies over the years, represented by $17 billion in annual R&D investments. Mentioning Türkiye’s potential in the field, Jo also underscored Samsung’s efforts to quickly bring innovations to Turkish consumers and use technical skill development initiatives to help youth contribute to their country’s digital transformation.
Learn more at the Samsung Türkiye Newsroom
[MENA] Samsung MENA Partners With Five Local Brands To Launch Modernity-Inspired Flipside Fashion Collection
2024.12.12
Samsung Electronics Middle East and North Africa (MENA) launched The Flipside Fashion Collection campaign, a collaboration with five fashion brands in the region — FNL (Jordan), Not Boring (Saudi Arabia), In Your Shoe (Egypt), L’Afshar (UAE) and KNTLGY (Türkiye) — that highlights modern designs inspired by the Galaxy Z Flip6. Held at Dubai’s Koncrete Space, the campaign merges technology and fashion as platforms for celebrating self-expression in the MENA region.
Learn more at the Samsung MENA Newsroom
[Latinoamérica] Influencers and Journalists Test the Galaxy Watch Ultra in the Open Seas of Costa Rica
2024.12.11
Influencers and members of the media tested out the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s health tracking features on Galaxy Watch Ultra Surf Day at Playa Jacó in Costa Rica. While surfing, participants experienced the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s ability to withstand extreme conditions, perform electrocardiograms (ECGs) and stay connected to the outside world via intuitive controls. These capabilities make the Galaxy Watch Ultra ideal for a variety of sports activities, including swimming, surfing and scuba diving.
Learn more at the Samsung Latin America Newsroom
[U.S.] Samsung TV Plus Launches Exclusive David Letterman FAST Channel
2024.12.11
Letterman TV, a FAST channel streaming all things David Letterman 24/7 and on-demand, has been added to Samsung TV Plus. This channel includes iconic moments from the “Late Show with David Letterman” and commentary from the legendary talk show host himself. Letterman TV represents an exciting addition to Samsung TV Plus’s growing portfolio of over 3,000 channels available on Samsung TVs, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors and Family Hub lineups.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[India] Pioneering AI for Telecom: Inside Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore’s Game-Changing Innovations
2024.12.10
The Open Network Innovation Team at the Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore (SRI-B) is developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) frameworks poised to redefine global telecom operations. These innovations address critical challenges in Beyond 5G (B5G) networks while positioning India as a leader in telecom research and development. Samsung Newsroom interviewed Dr. Sukhdeep Singh, General Manager of SRI-B’s Open Network Innovation Team, to explore how the institute is transforming the telecom landscape.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[South Africa] Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Named Smartphone of the Year in NAG Awards 2024
2024.12.10
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was named Smartphone of the Year at NAG Magazine’s inaugural NAG Awards, celebrating excellence in gaming and hardware in South Africa. Launched in January 2024, the AI-powered Galaxy S24 Ultra stood out for its exceptional performance, versatility and innovation, particularly in gaming and content creation. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold6 also made a strong impression, ranking fourth in the top five smartphones of the year.
Learn more at the Samsung South Africa Newsroom
[Austria] Solve for Tomorrow Highlighted as Best Practice Example at Vienna Education Festival
2024.12.9
On November 27, the Erste Campus in Vienna hosted the second edition of the Wiener Bildungsfestival (Vienna Education Festival), bringing together over 900 visitors from the education sector. Samsung Electronics participated in the event, showcasing its global Solve for Tomorrow program as a best practice example. Daniela Schober, representing Samsung’s educational consultancy partner, The Things We Learn, introduced this year’s program and its focus on mental health.
Learn more at the Samsung Austria Newsroom
[Italy] Samsung and Milano Cortina 2026 Bring Christmas Magic to Milan
2024.12.9
Samsung Electronics Italy and the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation celebrated the upcoming holidays in Milan’s Piazza Duomo with the lighting of a Christmas tree dedicated to the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. On display to the public until January 6, the tree is accompanied by the Samsung Christmas Sphere, an igloo-shaped installation offering a variety of interactive activities. Visitors can also explore the Heritage Tree, which highlights Samsung’s Olympic history and its role as an Olympic partner over several decades.
Learn more at the Samsung Italy Newsroom
[Australia] From Wok to Wow: How Galaxy AI Helped a Celebrity Chef Spice Up His Business Empire
2024.12.5
Culinary entrepreneur and social media sensation Vincent Lim, known as “DimSimLim,” turned to Galaxy AI to streamline his business operations and boost efficiency. Galaxy AI features on Samsung devices, including Note Assist and Sketch to Image, helped him save time, reduce costs and enhance productivity, allowing him to focus on creative growth and expanding his pop-up restaurant empire. With an estimated 80% productivity increase, Galaxy AI transformed Lim’s workflow, enabling faster setup times, improved audience engagement and greater overall success.
Learn more at the Samsung Australia Newsroom
[Mexico] Karen Goldberg Highlights Benefits of AI on Think With Google’s ‘AI Conversation’ Podcast
2024.12.4
Karen Goldberg, CMO and Senior Marketing Director of the Mobile eXperience (MX) Division at Samsung Electronics Mexico, joined Google’s Ramiro Sánchez on the “AI Conversation” podcast by Think with Google to discuss how AI is revolutionizing user experiences and enhancing accessibility. Goldberg highlighted Samsung’s AI features like Live Translate, Note Assist and Circle to Search, developed with Google, to democratize AI across premium and budget devices. She also noted the Samsung Members Academy, which educates users about AI.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[India] From Ideas to Impact: Samsung Digithon 2024 Pushes the Boundaries of Employee Creativity
2024.12.3
Samsung India’s Digithon 2024, the company’s flagship digital innovation challenge, celebrated employee creativity by bringing together over 100 teams to tackle business challenges with a “Digital First” approach. The event highlighted Samsung’s dedication to fostering creativity and building a future-ready workforce. Winning ideas, such as a customizable virtual platform for One Samsung products and a hyper-personalized CRM system, will now be evaluated for integration into Samsung’s operations.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Mexico] [Editorial] Samsung Leads a New Era of Artificial Intelligence in 2024
2024.12.2
In 2024, Samsung solidified its leadership in AI by integrating advanced features like real-time call translation and personalized tools into devices such as the Galaxy S24 series, while extending updates to older and mid-range models. The company expanded AI into health with innovations like the Galaxy Watch smartwatches and Samsung Health and revolutionized smart homes with Bespoke AI appliances and AI TVs, all seamlessly connected through SmartThings. Samsung also emphasized sustainability and security with AI-powered energy-saving tools and robust data protection, making AI an indispensable part of everyday life.
Learn more at the Samsung Mexico Newsroom
[India] Celebrating Diversity at Samsung: A Tapestry of Cultures and Perspectives in the New Hires Course
2024.12.2
Samsung Electronics India recently hosted its new hires course, a four-day program held at the head office in Gurugram, which welcomed 23 participants from 20 Indian states and three South Asian countries. The course introduced employees to Samsung’s history, culture and innovation while offering global business insights, virtual tours of local facilities and growth opportunities. Three new employees — Meenakshisundari from Tamil Nadu, Sakshi Bali from Jammu and Anton Shalika from Sri Lanka — shared insights into their diverse journeys.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[U.K.] Samsung U.K. Joins Forces With Time Out London for Side Hustle Session Series
2024.12.2
Time Out and Samsung Electronics U.K. recently partnered with creative entrepreneurs to host Side Hustle Sessions for curious Londoners at Samsung King’s Cross. Entrepreneurs shared expert advice, showcasing how the company’s products can help people pursue their passions. The entrepreneurs also offered Time Out readers and Samsung users practical tips to turn hobbies into side hustles and, eventually, into full-time careers. Samsung Newsroom highlighted the inspiring stories of these enterprising individuals.
Learn more at the Samsung U.K. Newsroom
[Spain] Samsung Spain Leads Globally at TikTok Ad Awards With Third Consecutive Win
2024.12.2
Samsung Electronics Spain won the Greatest Performance award at the TikTok Ad Awards for its Cooltura by Samsung The Frame campaign, recognized for its outstanding lower-funnel performance and innovative TikTok strategy. This marks the third consecutive year Samsung Spain has been honored, following the Greatest Performance award in 2022 and the Greatest Creative award in 2023. The campaign, which involved five TikTok creators, promoted Samsung’s new TV and boosted sales on samsung.com by 46.5% compared to the previous year.
Learn more at the Samsung Spain Newsroom
