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[CES 2026] An Entertainment Companion for Every Moment Seen and Heard

on January 7, 2026

The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 marked a new chapter in Samsung’s visual display evolution — building on two decades as the world’s No. 1 TV brand. The space was divided into art, gaming and entertainment sections, anchored by the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV and the Vision AI Companion.

Samsung Newsroom stepped inside to see how hardware innovation and AI-driven visual intelligence come together to create new immersive experiences.

▲ Samsung has been the world’s No. 1 TV brand for the past 20 years.

Micro RGB 130”: CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation Winner

The Micro RGB 130” TV made its debut at First Look. Visitors were first struck by its scale, then by the precision of its color reproduction across varied content. Micro RGB 130” also delivers 100% of the BT.2020 wide color gamut, certified by Verband der Elektrotechnik (VDE), to enable more accurate, life-like colors.

As screen sizes grow, maintaining image consistency becomes more challenging. Samsung addressed this with Glare Free technology, enabling uniform image rendering without distracting reflections — a key reason the Micro RGB 130” TV earned a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation honor.

▲ Micro RGB 130”
▲ The Micro RGB 130” TV uses RGB color LEDs smaller than 100 micrometers as its backlight to deliver exceptional picture quality and color.
▲ Video explaining how micro RGB LEDs work

Beyond the technology, the Micro RGB 130” TV’s Timeless Frame design reflects a modern evolution of Samsung’s TV legacy — preserving the Timeless Gallery concept first introduced at CES 2013. The lower edge of the frame meets the floor, creating the effect of a window that blends seamlessly into its surroundings.

The Micro RGB TVs will be available in 100-, 85-, 75-, 65- and 55-inch sizes.

▲ Video introducing the Micro RGB 130″

Vision AI Companion: From Convenience to Comfort In Everyday Life

▲ Vision AI Companion demonstration

“Which team do you think will win today’s soccer match?”
“Can you tell me the recipe for the food on screen?”

The Vision AI Companion area showcased the range of interactions available through the TV. First introduced in 2025, the Vision AI Companion now understands casual, conversational prompts and delivers intelligent responses — from providing detailed information about a film to recommending music based on mood and even placing food orders.

▲ A recipe recommendation via Vision AI Companion

Art TVs: Bringing Art Gallery Experiences Into the Home

The Frame and The Frame Pro

Building on the art experiences offered through Samsung Art Store, Samsung spotlighted its expanded Art TV lineup with a larger The Frame 98”. The built-in Wireless One Connect design simplifies installation, while the packaging box doubles as a wall-mounting guide.

Displayed alongside it, The Frame Pro 85” evoked the feel of a gallery space — showcasing Neo QLED picture quality with vivid clarity.

▲ The Frame 98” and The Frame Pro 85”

OLED S95H

The newly released OLED S95H TV, a CES Innovation Awards 2026 honoree, features an ultra-slim, bezel-free design that resembles a high-end picture frame mounted on the wall.

▲ OLED S95H

Art TVs can display more than 5,000 works currently exhibited in museums and other venues around the world. Samsung plans to expand the service through collaborations with global partners.

▲ Art TVs created an immersive chamber where visitors could become part of the piece.

6K Gaming: Immersion on Another Level

Odyssey 3D Monitor

The glasses-free Odyssey 3D 32″ (G90XH6K) — the world’s first 6K 3D gaming monitor — invited visitors to experience their favorite games in new ways. Around 60 games can be enjoyed in 3D including “The First Berserker: Khazan,” “Stellar Blade,” “Lies of P: Overture” and “Mongil: STAR DIVE.”

▲ Odyssey 3D 32”
▲ Jerry Ruiz

“I tried gaming in 3D for the first time, and it felt completely new and immersive,” said Jerry Ruiz, a digital content creator from Kennewick, Washington. “Being able to play 3D games without wearing glasses was especially impressive — I don’t think I’ll be able to go back to regular gaming.”

Personalized Entertainment: Tailored to Individual Lifestyles

Tizen

The new Tizen operating system enables personalized recommendations through expanded content discovery. Viewers can access curated programming based on viewing trends and seasonal themes through a simple, intuitive interface.

▲ Tizen delivers personalized entertainment experiences.

Samsung extended entertainment beyond watching and listening by inviting visitors to take the mic with Stingray Karaoke on Samsung TV. With microphone connectivity, tambourine effects and applause sounds, the TV transforms into a karaoke system, while features such as echo, reverb and voice tuning recreate the feel of a professional performance. Visitors could also test their skills with Fender Play TV, available exclusively on Samsung TV. The service offers guitar tutorials led by top instructors, along with virtual band sessions through Jam mode.

Available in 30 countries, Samsung TV Plus brings a wide range of entertainment programming — from sports and music to creator content — across more than 3,500 channels and 66,000 video-on-demand titles.

Big Screen, Glare-Free Immersion

The large-display setup demonstrated Samsung’s Glare Free technology, delivering immersive paired with Micro RGB picture quality and spatial audio. The experience reflected Samsung’s vision of the TV as an Entertainment Companion.

▲ Light reflections are visible on the left display but minimized on the right with Glare Free technology.

Portable Screens: Made for Life on the Move

The Freestyle+

One area of the exhibition resembled a camping trip, featuring the new The Freestyle+ projector. Designed for portability, the device lets users enjoy their favorite content wherever they go.

Lightweight and compact, the projector features a minimalist design that blends into any space. AI OptiScreen automatically adjusts the image for different surfaces — including walls, ceilings and curtains — ensuring optimal viewing from virtually anywhere.

▲ The Freestyle+
▲ AI OptiScreen delivers clear viewing on virtually any surface.

In addition, 3D Auto Keystone delivers an optimized, near-rectangular image even when projected onto uneven surfaces such as three-sided corners or curved curtains.

▲ 3D Auto Keystone creates a near-rectangular image even when projected onto a three-sided corner.

Audio Innovation: Sound for Every Space

Music Studio Series and Q-Symphony

Samsung unveiled a range of audio devices in multiple form factors, each made to deliver high-quality sound. Created in a second collaboration with French designer Erwan Bouroullec — following his earlier work with Samsung on The Serif TV — the Music Studio series of Wi-Fi speakers blends refined design with immersive audio, enhancing interior spaces wherever they are placed. The Music Studio series received a CES Innovation Awards 2026 honor.

▲ Music Studio series

Q Series All-in-One Soundbar

Samsung introduced its most cinematic soundbar to date with the new Q Series All-in-One Soundbar. The system features 13 built-in speakers and Sound Elevation technology — which raises dialogue toward the center of the screen. With Auto Volume and flexible installation options including wall mounting or tabletop placement, the soundbar delivers a clearer, more natural listening experience.

▲ Q Series All-in-One Soundbar installation options

Sound Tower

The Sound Tower rounded out the audio lineup. Equipped with a built-in telescopic handle and wheels, the speaker can be easily moved and positioned as needed. Users can adjust lighting colors and effects with Party Lights+ and sound settings to suit different environments. With IPX4 water resistance, the Sound Tower delivers stadium-level energy for an immersive match-day experience.

▲ Sound Tower

Next-Generation Technology: Innovation Beyond the Screen

Micro LED 140″

▲ Micro LED 140″

Using microscopic chips that independently render color, the Micro LED delivered lifelike visuals with exceptional clarity. Shown on a massive 140-inch screen, the imagery created an immersive, cinema-like experience that felt true to life.

▲ Micro LED technology delivers strikingly realistic visuals.

AI Beauty Mirror

▲ AI Beauty Mirror

In the next area, visitors entered a space modeled after a powder room where an oval-shaped mirror revealed itself as the AI Beauty Mirror. Powered by on-device AI, the technology signaled Samsung’s technology expansion into the beauty space.

The hybrid design combines a polarized mirror with a half mirror to improve reflectivity and transparency, delivering clearer, more precise visuals.

▲ The AI Beauty Mirror provides personalized suggestions through detailed skin analysis.

Audio-Visual Design Blends Sound With Form

A lineup of visually striking audio devices added a strong visual element to the booth. Reimagining the turntable, the Transparent Micro LED functioned as a music visualizer — resembling an LP floating in midair — while a built-in premium sound system ensured audio quality remained uncompromised.

▲ A floating LP-inspired visual audio device

Spatial Signage

Samsung also introduced Spatial Signage, a new display form factor that combines detailed 2D content with immersive 3D effects. Using spatial optical technology measuring just 52 millimeters thick, the display creates a pronounced sense of depth — as if an additional layer of space exists within the screen. The system integrates with existing Samsung signage, enabling centralized remote management of both content and hardware.

With life-size 3D effects and vivid visuals, Spatial Signage can be used for advertising, events, artist exhibitions and museum displays.

▲ The Transparent Micro LED features high transparency and clarity.
▲ Spatial Signage

The Entertainment Companion zone at The First Look 2026 went beyond visual and audio enhancements, illustrating how AI can deliver both convenience and comfort when seamlessly integrated into everyday life.  Samsung aims to bring greater comfort and enjoyment to everyday life.

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