Samsung Electronics completed a massive state-of-the-art five-screen LED display installation at the iconic One Times Square building in New York City on May 31, 2019. The new high-end displays from Samsung measure more than 11,639 square feet (1,081 square meters) when combined.

Samsung’s new displays at One Times Square take up the entire front facing panel and reflect some of the most valuable advertising displays in the world. The displays feature premium center-stage exposure with full motion video, live-streaming and interactive capabilities.

“We are excited to showcase our LED displays at one of the world’s most renowned destinations, said Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “New York’s Times Square is not only a high-traffic location, it is a symbolic center of culture and commerce, making it the ideal place to showcase our leading technology on such a colossal scale.”

Jamestown, a real estate investment and management company, owns and manages the property One Times Square, the 25-story building located in the heart of Times Square in New York City. Home to the New Year’s Eve ball drop, the globally recognized building has been central to New Year’s Eve traditions celebrated around the world.

“One Times Square serves as an advertising platform for the world’s most iconic brands,” said Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown. “Samsung delivers a best-in-class visual experience that will showcase these brands in the highest quality.”

PRISMVIEW, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics America, was responsible for the design, supply, manufacturing and installation of the project. Last year, Samsung also completed installation of outdoor LED signage at Two Times Square, located opposite from this recently completed project.

Samsung’s SMART LED Signage XPS Series features a reinforced design to deliver uninterrupted color-uniform content in any setting. The XPS 160 and XPS 080 models used at One Times Square feature advanced color calibration, an energy-saving design and the industry’s highest-quality, tier-one LED diodes.

A time lapse video highlighting the three-month transformation process was created to capture the accomplishment, showcasing the visual impact of the displays from day to night and their durability that can withstand extreme weather conditions.

For more information about Samsung’s visual display solutions visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com

About Prismview, a Samsung Company

Prismview is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Founded in the early 1990s as YESCO Electronics, acquired in March 2015, and rebranded as Prismview, A Samsung Electronics Company. Prismview designs, engineers and manufactures large-format LED video display solutions out of its Logan, Utah, USA headquarters. Prismview offers a diverse line of technology solutions, integration and operational services for a variety of applications, including sports and live event venues, digital out of home applications, digital billboards, spectaculars and gaming, and LED message center displays. Learn more about Prismview at www.prismview.com.

About Jamestown

Jamestown, LP was established in 1983 as an investment and management company focused on income-producing real estate in the United States. Over the last 35+ years, Jamestown has grown its portfolio of assets in key markets throughout the U.S. and expanded its investment footprint to South America and Europe. Jamestown’s capabilities include: acquisitions, capital markets, property management, asset management, retail leasing, design, sustainability, and risk management. Jamestown has headquarters in Atlanta, GA and Cologne, Germany, and offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Bogota, Colombia. For more information, visit www.jamestownlp.com.

Date: February 26 (Sun) 19:00 CET (Doors open at 18:00)

Venue: Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, Barcelona (Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 661-671, 08028 Barcelona, Spain)

Samsung will unveil new products during a press conference that will be live streamed on www.samsung.com/galaxy and Samsung Newsroom.

In fact, you can watch the big event as it unfolds, and learn more about the new Galaxy Note7 right after the event at www.samsung.com. And, with 360-degree live streaming, you’ll feel as if you’re really there.

With its larger screen and the functionality of the S Pen, the Galaxy Note7 lets you do more, from expressing yourself for fun to getting work tasks done.

There are three options for live streaming the official launch event to experience the excitement of seeing the new Galaxy Note7 for the first time:

Watching on Mobile

1. Visit www.samsung.com/galaxy or Samsung Mobile on YouTube when the event begins.

2. Choose 360 Live Stream.

* iOS users can only enjoy the event on Samsung Mobile on YouTube

Watching with Gear VR

1. Go to the Oculus Store and search for the Unpacked 360 View app.

2. Download and install it.

3. Launch the app using the Gear VR headset when the event begins.

Watching on the PC

1. Head to www.samsung.com/galaxy or news.samsung.com/galaxy when the event begins.

2. Choose 360 Live Stream.

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will begin streaming on August 2 at 11 a.m. (EDT).

In addition, during Galaxy Unpacked you will get four options for where to watch—from the auditorium, stage left, stage right or from center stage. Pick whichever spot is right for you, then use the 360 live streaming to get a complete view of the event from every angle.

To learn how to watch Galaxy Unpacked by PC, mobile device or in the immersive world of Gear VR, read on.

Watching on the PC

1. Head to the Galaxy Unpacked page on the Samsung website when the event begins.

2. Choose from one of four viewing positions for the event.

Watching on Mobile

1. Go to the Google Play Store (for Android devices) or the App Store (for iOS devices) and search for the free Unpacked 360 View app.

2. Download the app and install it.

3. Once the event starts, launch the app and you can select one of four viewing angles.

Watching with Gear VR

1. Go to the Oculus Store and search for the Unpacked 360 View app.

2. Download and install it.

3. Launch the app using the Gear VR headset.

4. When the event begins, select one of four viewing angles.

The Galaxy Unpacked event will begin streaming on February 21 at 7 p.m. (CET).

For more information, please visit How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016.

After much anticipation, the Samsung Gear S2 has finally hit shelves across the world and has already garnered a great deal of attention, thanks to its innovative rotating bezel, convenient connectivity features and stylish appearance. But how does one get the most out of their brand new Gear S2? Check out these tutorials to find out.

How to Set Up

Now that you’ve got your hands on the Gear S2, you first need to pair it with your smartphone to take advantage of all its fun and useful features.

1. Download the Samsung Gear app from the Galaxy Apps store if you’re using a Samsung device, or from Google Play if you’re using a non-Samsung Android phone.
2. Access the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device.
3. Tap Connect to Gear.
4. Select Gear S2 from the Select your Gear
5. Confirm your passkey on the Bluetooth pairing request alert by tapping OK.
6. Agree to all terms and conditions by ticking the boxes and tap Done.
7. In the Manage notifications menu, choose the notifications that you want to appear on the Gear S2.

How to Get in Touch

Your Gear S2 is set up and ready to go. Easy, right? You can now receive, access and send messages quickly and conveniently, right from your wrist.

1. From the home screen on your Gear S2, turn the bezel one notch to the left to access notifications.
2. Tap the number of notifications received.
3. Turn the bezel to the right to browse received messages.
4. Tap a message to read it in its entirety, and turn the bezel to scroll.
5. To send a quick reply, tap Reply.

a. To send a pre-set message, turn the bezel to browse and tap to select your preferred message.
b. To reply with a voice note, tap the microphone icon, record your voice note and send.
c. To send an emoji, tap the smile icon and turn the bezel to browse emojis. Tap to select and send.
d. To reply with a text message, tap the keyboard icon, type your message and tap the send icon.

How to Customize

Whether you want your Gear S2 to match your #OOTD every day, or you prefer to stick with the same ol’ look for weeks, the watch face of the Gear S2 can be customized as often or as little as you’d like, straight from the device.

How to Get a New Look

The Gear S2 comes with two sizes of wrist straps, large and small, which can also be mixed and matched to customize the length. Samsung has also partnered up with a number of designers and brands to offer an eclectic selection of wrist bands, with a style for just about everyone.
(For video tutorial on how to replace bands for the Gear S2 Classic, click here.)

Now that you’re acquainted with the Gear S2, take some time to explore the settings and features that make it uniquely Samsung, and stay tuned for more tutorials to come!

1. To remove bands from the Gear S2, press the latches where the bands meet the case body and slide down to release.
2. Replace the new bands by sliding upward until they snap into place.
3. Tap and hold the home screen.
4. Turn the bezel to browse watch faces. Tap to select.
5. To customize your preferred watch face (when available), tap Stylize.
6. Navigate customization options using the bezel and by swiping left to change the dial, hands and/or shortcuts. Then, tap OK.

Whether sharing exciting personal events, such as graduation ceremonies or weddings, with loved ones who can’t be present, or advertising a new product to a worldwide audience, the possibilities of live streaming are endless. Furthermore, improvements in streaming technologies and increased Internet speeds have made it even easier to stream live content across a variety of digital platforms.

Such is the case with Samsung’s most recently released smartphones: the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5. These devices are equipped with Live Broadcast, a feature built directly into the native camera app that allows users to broadcast a live video stream directly to YouTube without additional logins or accounts, other than one’s YouTube account. Users have the option of publishing their broadcast publicly, or directly to their personal contacts via a private link. Considering that both also boast a 5MP front and 16MP rear camera—the latter of which utilizes Video Digital Image Stabilization—steady, smooth footage is guaranteed, no matter who or what is being filming.

So what makes a good live stream? Mostly continuous practice and troubleshooting, like many things in life. But, for starters, these 10 tips can give you a good foundation to build on.

1. Plan ahead and stay organized.

The best way to make your live broadcast a success is by being well organized and planning ahead. Begin your planning by creating an outline of the broadcast segments, as well as a draft of a script, if there is to be dialogue. Also, compile a list of materials, such as equipment and props, which might be used during the filming process.

2. Keep it long.

Unlike web video and blogging content, which is said to be most effective when kept under five minutes, live streams are most successful when they are longer in length. Just remember when planning your content, however, that in order to be engaging, video material should be useful, compelling, informative and entertaining to keep viewers coming back for more.

3. Promote your live stream.

After your live stream is planned, be sure let viewers know at least 48 hours in advance when the broadcast will go live by promoting it across a variety of platforms, such as your social media accounts. Don’t forget to include a link where viewers can access the stream. This can also be done in the “Events” section of your YouTube channel, where you can create a custom post for your subscribers and social media sites. The message will post, including the event link, when the public event goes live.

4. Test frequently.

To ensure that your stream is broadcasted without a hitch, run an end-to-end test to scout out any potential problem areas. Conduct the test on-site with your actual bandwidth and source signal, and check for any firewalls that might block streaming. Watch the test on a variety of end user devices, such as PCs, smartphones and tablets, to determine the quality of the stream and alter if necessary.

5. Lighting is everything.

Fortunately, the cameras of both the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note 5 utilize a wide aperture lens of f1.9 to let in lots of light, which ultimately leads to better photos, specifically low-light images. Nevertheless, if lighting is inadequate, the camera will introduce noise into the video picture, which can be amplified by the video encoding process. Keep your subject well-lit (natural light works best) and double check the lighting in your pre-test.

6. Audio is also key.

Even if your audience is unable to see your feed, they can still gain value by hearing it. This rings true for events such as concerts, presentations or general Q&A sessions. Be sure to film your broadcast in a quiet place with minimal background noise. If this is not possible, and your filming site’s acoustics are not ideal, consider connecting an external microphone to your device.

7. Go live early.

In order to ensure that everything is working as it should be, begin your stream at least 15 minutes before it is scheduled to start. This will also notify viewers that the stream is in fact live.

 8. Welcome new arrivals and returning viewers.

To grow your audience, it’s necessary to engage new readers to create a meaningful connection. Likewise, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to show returning viewers that you recognize them when they view your feed. The action will ultimately help build a sense of community among your followers.

 9. Get interactive.

Unlike television, live Internet broadcasts give the feed host the unique opportunity to both engage and interact with viewers. There are a number of ways to do so, including live question and answer sessions via Twitter, interactive chats and behind-the-scenes tours. Be sure to mention how viewers can connect with you by providing your social media handles both in the feed description and throughout the live event.

 10. Re-stream.

After you have successfully streamed—and impressed your audience with your engaging and entertaining content—you should re-stream your event for viewers who may have missed the first broadcast. Additionally, you should make the recording available as video-on-demand as soon as possible, ideally immediately after the live stream ends, via the same URL as the original stream.

When Jason and Alison Larke found out they were having a third child, they were thrilled. But there was just one problem: Jason’s work as a contract electrical engineer required him to be away from their home when Alison would give birth.

Like many employees in Australia and around the world on a “fly in, fly out” contract, Jason has to be away from his family for months at a time.

“It can be tough,” said Jason, who goes by Jace. “Yeah, you can get depressed.”

As a family living on a single income, the Larkes knew that taking this contract would help them further attain their goal – building a new home for their expanding family. Both Alison and Jason decided it was in the best interest of their family for Jason to accept the work contract, despite being away for the birth of their son.

“There’s been times when it has been really emotional and hard to think about going through it all on my own,” Alison said.

But even as they were living on opposite sides of Australia, the Larkes were able to reconnect at one of life’s precious moments.

Using the Samsung Gear VR, Jason was transported 4,000 kilometers across the country right into the delivery room. He could experience his wife’s birth live during her delivery using Samsung Gear technology – the first time a birth has been captured live using virtual reality.

Samsung Electronics Australia captured Jason and Alison’s story about how Gear VR technology helped Jason welcome his third son into the world in an exciting and unique way. In a world first, the live-streaming virtual reality technology gave Jason the ability to look anywhere around the birthing suit and witness his child’s birth as if he were right there next to her.

“For me, it was like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders knowing that he would not be missing out on such a precious moment in our lives,” said Alison.

Watch the emotional video of the Larke family here: