Around the World (Feb 2024)
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[Australia] Australians@Home in 2029 Report Sheds Light on AI, Emerging Tech
2024.2.29
Samsung Electronics Australia released its Australians@Home in 2029 future trends report in collaboration with leading futurist Steve Sammartino. The report identified five areas in Australian homes likely to be transformed by technology and AI: Ambient AI, Rolling Lounge Rooms, Soft Robotics, Energy Management and Transparent Displays. According to the research, 44% of Australians are interested in implementing AI into the living room and beyond by 2029.
Learn more at the Samsung Australia Newsroom
[Italy] Fiorucci and Samsung Join Forces for Galaxy S24 Series
2024.2.28
To herald the January launch of the new Galaxy S24 series, Samsung Electronics Italy has partnered with fashion label Fiorucci. The Fiorucci x Samsung cards allow owners of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra to personalize their phones with Fiorucci’s emblematic red lollipop, a symbol of irreverence and irony that epitomizes the brand’s “Sugar Coating” manifesto. Paired with a Flipsuit case, each card will display a synchronized animation of the image on the phone’s lock screen thanks to the incorporation of NFC technology.
Learn more at the Samsung Italy Newsroom
[U.S.] Humans of Samsung: Jeff Heo on Reclaiming His Korean Identity
2024.2.28
In his youth, Jeff Heo once believed he had to choose between embracing his Korean origins or assimilating into American society, opting for the latter at the exclusion of the former. But after high school, his curiosity got the better of him, and a couple visits to Korea sparked a passion to discover his roots. Jeff eventually made his way to Seoul, where he transitioned into the corporate world of Samsung. Nearly a decade of life in Korea accorded him an advanced understanding of its language and culture, now an essential part of his identity as Head of Project Management Office Governance and Systems, Mobile Experience (MX) Business, Samsung Electronics America.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Vietnam] Stellar Gathering in Vietnam: Solve for Tomorrow Brings Alumni Together
2024.2.26
Samsung Electronics invited mentors and alumni of the Vietnamese version of its Solve for Tomorrow initiative to return for a two-day event involving workshops focused on team building and community exchange. The reunion also included an educational seminar titled “Steps to Success,” which provided useful information for students looking to work in STEM. A global student competition aimed at nurturing the next generation of STEM solution providers, Solve for Tomorrow launched its Vietnamese edition in 2019.
Learn more at the Samsung Vietnam Newsroom
[Chile] FlowGPT and Galaxy AI Release Song Made With AI: “In Another Galaxy”
2024.2.23
FlowGPT, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics, has released “In Another Galaxy,” a new song that fuses the talent of Mauricio Bustos, creator of FlowGPT, with the innovation of the Galaxy S24 series’ AI capabilities. “FlowGPT connects with people thanks to its music and AI. Music moves people and at Samsung, that is one of our key pillars: to be the first to connect with our users and change the paradigm on generative artificial intelligence,” said Carolina Escaida of Samsung Electronics Chile. “In Another Galaxy” is now available on Spotify and Instagram.
Learn more at the Samsung Chile Newsroom
[South Africa] AI Education Students Graduate From WSU-Samsung Innovation Campus
2024.2.21
Samsung Electronics South Africa and Walter Sisulu University are celebrating the graduation of their partnership’s second cohort of students. The 25 graduates are the first in Africa to graduate in artificial intelligence education through the Samsung Innovation Campus. Through their partnership, Samsung and WSU hope to combat unemployment in the Eastern Cape area by providing students with skills related to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The initiative reflects Samsung’s commitment to empowering future leaders with relevant skills, particularly in AI, so they can drive local economies and technological innovation.
Learn more at the Samsung South Africa Newsroom
[Southeast Asia and Oceania] [Interview] Marking A New Dawn of Mobile AI With Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
2024.2.21
Samsung Electronics has changed the course of the smartphone market and unlocked a plethora of innovative AI possibilities with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. During a visit to Singapore, TM Roh, President & Head of MX Business at Samsung Electronics, shared some insights into the company’s overall approach to AI and how its very own Galaxy AI marks the beginning of a new era of mobile technology. He explained that the ethos at Samsung is to ensure that there are practical benefits to embedding AI functionality into smartphones.
Learn more at the Samsung Malaysia Newsroom
[India] Nurturing Young Minds from Nepal through Samsung Innovation Campus Mentorship in India
2024.2.21
Samsung Electronics invited the top seven students from Samsung Innovation Campus Nepal’s Artificial Intelligence course to a mentorship program in India. Since December 14, 2022, Samsung Innovation Campus has been providing youth in Nepal with tech skills training in a variety of fields including AI, big data and coding, with the goal of inspiring them to make constructive contributions to society. The seven students visited Samsung R&D centers in Delhi & Noida, Samsung Design Delhi and Corporate Headquarters at Gurugram, in India, where they engaged with top Samsung professionals and witnessed firsthand the tech innovations undertaken at the company.
Learn more at the Samsung India Newsroom
[Chile] Galaxy S24-Inspired Tech Workshop Explores Benefits of AI in Mobile Devices
2024.2.21
Samsung Electronics Chile celebrated the official launch of the Galaxy S24 series in Chile and Latin America with a workshop exploring the benefits of artificial intelligence in mobile devices. Tech experts, IT professionals and Chile’s National Center for Artificial Intelligence discussed how AI, from chatbots to autonomous vehicles, is transforming everyday life. Using the Galaxy S24 series’ various AI features as an example, Samsung emphasized that AI can enrich people’s lives by opening a new range of possibilities.
Learn more at the Samsung Chile Newsroom
[Indonesia] Boosting Productivity and Talent Development: AI Experts Discuss Galaxy AI
2024.2.19
AI experts in Indonesia say Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy AI, besides boosting productivity, can also enable future generations to hone individual talents and push their boundaries of creativity. “I also think that the presence of the Galaxy S24 series with Galaxy AI occurs at the right time in line with increasingly rapid technological advances,” said Irzan Raditya, CEO of Kata.AI. From February 19 to March 28, Samsung Electronics will be inviting Indonesian students to try out Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 series in the Galaxy AI Goes to Campus event at select universities.
Learn more at the Samsung Indonesia Newsroom
[U.S.] Galaxy S24 Series Becomes Official Action Camera for Red Bull
2024.2.15
Samsung Electronics America has kicked off a new collaboration with Red Bull with the Galaxy S24 series selected as the official action camera of multiple Red Bull events during 2024. First up is Red Bull Magnitude, a first-of-its-kind female surfing competition running from January 1 to February 29. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, powered by Galaxy AI, will capture the fearless determination of the athletes as they face big waves and a vast ocean.
Learn more at the Samsung U.S. Newsroom
[Brazil] Solve for Tomorrow Brazil Records 98% More Female Students in 2023
2024.2.15
The tenth edition of Samsung Electronics’ corporate citizenship program Solve for Tomorrow Brazil recorded a 98% increase in the number of female students enrolled compared to the 2022 edition. Furthermore, women accounted for 45% of teachers and educators in the program, while girls represented 37% of the group of participating students. Samsung released the latest data to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Learn more at the Samsung Brazil Newsroom
[Spain] Samsung To Open Galaxy Experience Space in Barcelona
2024.2.15
Ahead of the Mobile World Congress, Samsung Electronics will be opening a Galaxy Experience Space in Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona from February 15 to 29, where visitors can learn about the new Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy AI’s innovative functions. Daily workshops led by content creators will be held to showcase the use of Galaxy AI features in everyday life. Visitors will also be able to purchase stamps to participate in various raffles.
Learn more at the Samsung Spain Newsroom
[Kazakhstan] Samsung Inspires Central Asian Environmentalists With E-Waste Collection Experience
2024.2.14
Samsung Electronics shared its e-waste collection experiences at the Central Asian E-Waste Forum, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from February 8-9. The forum focused on the challenges faced by residents in Central Asia and how cooperation between producers, importers and recyclers could contribute to better managing e-waste. Samsung demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by sharing its own e-waste management efforts, including its Eco-Box program, where boxes to discard old electronics were installed across major universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Learn more at the Samsung Kazakhstan Newsroom
[Indonesia] Take Epic Valentine’s Day Shots Like a Pro With Galaxy S24 Series
2024.2.14
Equipped with AI features, the Galaxy S24 series inspires users to explore new ways to express themselves creatively. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, photographer Anton Suseno shared some tips for maximizing the Galaxy AI tools in the content creation process. “The Galaxy S24 camera is really epic, supported by increasingly sophisticated AI, making the images sharper and more vibrant because smarter image processing minimizes noise in low light conditions, especially when using the S24 Ultra’s zoom.”
Learn more at the Samsung Indonesia Newsroom
[Switzerland] Samsung’s Invisible Load Index Reveals Hidden Burden of Europeans’ Daily Household Tasks
2024.2.12
Samsung Electronics’ Invisible Load Index has revealed that Europeans are spending 86% as much time pondering household tasks as actually doing them, impacting their daily lives. With 90% of respondents believing their household could be more efficient and 48% open to technology’s aid, the index offers insights on the typical European household and potential solutions via SmartThings technology to alleviate the burden and reclaim valuable time for meaningful activities.
Learn more at the Samsung Switzerland Newsroom
[Latinoamérica] International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Samsung Celebrates Female Participation in Education Programs
2024.2.9
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated on February 11 marks the importance of promoting female participation in science. Samsung Electronics is dedicated to promoting diversity in STEM through its Corporate Citizenship programs. Initiatives such as Solve for Tomorrow encourage women and girls to partake in STEM-focused projects to improve their communities by requiring at least one female participant per group, thus fostering representation. The company also offers courses in ICT through the Samsung Innovation Campus to improve their job prospects and skills.
Learn more at the Samsung Latin America Newsroom
[Spain] Samsung Unveils Galaxy Portals, a New Fortnite Challenge for Spain and Portugal
2024.2.8
Samsung Electronics Iberia has introduced a Fortnite challenge for the gaming community in Spain and Portugal. Players will face off on a custom, AI-incorporated map designed by Samsung to potentially win prizes such as the new Galaxy S24 Ultra or a chance to represent their country at an in-person gaming event held at the Samsung Store Callao in Madrid on February 18.
Learn more at the Samsung Spain Newsroom
[Colombia] Samsung Opens Colombia’s Largest Experience Store in Medellín
2024.2.7
With a focus on artificial intelligence across its product ecosystem, Samsung Electronics Colombia has opened its largest experience shop in Medellín. The new Galaxy S24 series, TVs, home appliances and gaming monitors can be found in the 280-square-meter store located in the business district of Milla de Oro. The store also features a gamer zone where visitors can play video games on simulators with specialized monitors and receive personalized training related to the products.
Learn more at the Samsung Colombia Newsroom
[U.K.] Samsung’s Circle the City Run Takes Over London
2024.2.6
To celebrate the launch of the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung Electronics U.K. organized a running event in London for members of the Samsung community. Led by ultra-running virtuoso Jonny Davies and Team Galaxy’s Warren Whitely, 100 people embarked on a 24.8 kilometer run of the “Circle to Search Line.” In a transformative collaboration, the world-famous Tube Map, which was designed by Harry Beck in 1933, has been reimagined into a circle, to more clearly emphasise the Circle line. The temporary redesign champions the new Circle to Search with Google feature.
Learn more at the Samsung U.K. Newsroom
[Indonesia] Circle to Search Is Indonesian Users’ Favorite Galaxy AI Feature
2024.2.4
The Galaxy S24 series recorded a double-digit increase in preorder sales worldwide compared to its predecessor, with more than 65% of consumers choosing the Galaxy S24 Ultra model. Based on a consumer survey conducted by Samsung Electronics Indonesia, Galaxy AI was the main attraction for users who preordered the latest smartphone. In particular, 48% of respondents said Circle to Search with Google was the AI feature they liked the most, while 30% chose Chat Assist as their favorite because it helps them communicate in foreign languages.
Learn more at the Samsung Indonesia Newsroom
